Although science has proven that a nutrient dense (lots of greens), plant-based diet is the most effective at preventing disease, there’s a lot of differing ideas on some of the particulars. I have found that there’s no need to be extreme, unless you are HEALING or have sensitivities to food. And many of those sensitivities may go away after time. I believe that we should eat from a variety of the foods the Good Lord has provided us with. Through experience, and learning to listen to the Spirit and your body and it’s reactions to food, you will come to know what is best for you and those you love. We are all different! And that’s a great blessing.
BOOKS
- “Eat to Live” by Dr. Joel Fuhrman (This gives you a good understanding of the affects of food on your health and how food is medicine. It’s chuck full of stats and studies.)
- “The China Study” by Dr.T. Colin Campbell, Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, and his son Thomas M. Campbell II, a physician (Based on a 20 year study of the relationship between the consumption of animal products and chronic illness. A classic in the plant-based community.)
- “Thrive Fitness” by Brendan Brazier (From an endurance athlete and former Ironman triathlete. Easy to understand book about how food affects your body. For athletes, and everyone.)
- “Eat Right For Your Type” by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo (A great book if you deal with food sensitivities. It gives you an understanding of what foods to stay away from as you HEAL. Then you can introduce them back when your body is stronger.)
- ” The Hormone Cure” by Dr. Sara Gottfried (I LOVE this book. As menopause looms ahead, it has helped me understand hormones and I have balanced my own through supplements, not synthetic drugs. AMAZING! Good for women of all ages, and men too who are struggling with hormone issues.)
- “Sexy Forever: How to Fight Fat Over Forty” by Suzanne Somers (Talks about the toxic burden on our bodies from chemicals in our lives.)
DVD’S
“Forks Over Knives” (Another good resource to understand the affects of food and how it can create disease or HEAL. Especially if you don’t like to read.)
- “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” (Same thing. Watch for free on this link.)
WEBSITES & BLOGS
thriveforward.com (A great website by Brendan Brazier, that has easy to understand video lessons. For hardcore athletes and for everyone.)