Updated November 27, 2021
If you can’t tell, I really love reading about dieting, exercise, and general health. I recently picked up this classic Dr. Furhman book of mine and re-read it. Here is my quick review.
Eating to Live
The basic formula of this book is that we should all eat a plant-based diet. In other words, 90% to 100% of our calories should come from fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. This diet- nay, I should say lifestyle will pretty much help anyone lose weight, reverse chronic diseases, and potentially get people off of their medicines, which could have harsh side effects.
I really like how Dr. Fuhrman publishes case studies about his current and former patients who have all kinds of diseases, and how his program really transformed their lives. People have gotten off their meds and lost hundreds of pounds by following his advice- they are like totally new persons!
S.A.D. = The Standard American Diet
This book was first published in 2003. The first part of the book goes on about the sad, angry, and infuriating statistics of our modern Western diet. The facts are just mind boggling. Here are just two:
- “Americans consume a mere 5% of their calories from fruits, vegetables, and legumes” (Furhman, 58).
- “Almost half of all vegetables consumed are potatoes, and half of the potatoes consumed are in the form of fries of chips”(Fuhrman, 58).
Wow.
My Biggest Takeaway
We as society should definitely eat more fruits and vegetables. It’s just common sense. The harder thing is to change your behavior, which is why I will be reviewing and reading more books on habits, psychology, and behavior change. But I have no doubt in my mind that diet is way more powerful than most doctors realize, and people can definitely change their whole lives by adopting a healthy diet. And that the American diet is killing us slowly and costing us billions of dollars.
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How Many Stars?
4.5 🙂
I liked this book a lot. Because of this book, I’ve made small changes including eating more fruits and vegetables in my diet, lowering my meat consumption (not completely!) and I drink a green juice daily. This book could help millions out there with chronic diseases and people who want to just feel better generally. Dr. Furhman practices in northern New Jersey, so if you’re in that area, you could go see him.
Book Details one more time
Title: Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Revised Edition
Author: Joel Fuhrman
Publish Date: January 5, 2011
ISBN: 031612091X ISBN-13: 978-0316120913
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