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 The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete
ASIN: 0060930233
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: The only nutrition book you will ever need
Comments: As a registered nurse, I see daily the disease and obesity caused by the standard American diet. This book is the best nutrition book that I have read (and I've read them all!). I even recommend it above Dr. Andrew Weil's "Eating Well for Optimal Health." The point the author tries to make is that one does not need to deprive themselves in order to eat well and be healthy. In fact, the opposite is true; one can feast on meat, fish, and olive oil while losing weight and improving one's health. I have been incorporating many of the author's recommendations into my own lifestyle and have found that I am eating, feeling, and looking better because of it. The recipes in the book are great (especially the Walnut Pesto), and include many savory desserts, meat dishes, fish, vegetable dishes, etc. I would have paid for the recipes alone. My husband has loved the food I've made from this book. Think of this as a "way to live," not as a diet. I have given copies of this book to everyone I love. I wish that this book received more "press" in the media because I really think the information in it could have a huge impact on the health of Americans. HIGHLY recommended--I've read it about 10 times already.
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 The Omega-3 Connection: The Groundbreaking Anti-depression Diet and Brain Program
ASIN: 0684871386
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Initially skeptical of omega 3 claims
Comments: I was initially skeptical of Omega-3 claims as just more hype for the food supplement industry. However I read in a reputable textbook ""Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition" by Martha H Stephanie that Omega3 fatty acids are now considered "essential fatty acids" and she explained why. Also the 17th edition of the Merck Manual briefly indicates that the EPA and DHA found in fish oils are essential fatty acids and recommends a ratio of 10:1 for omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids in the diet.
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential building blocks for the retina in the eye, nerve tissue, the brain and control details of the proper nutritional balance of cells in the body Since omega 6 is the primary fat in corn, soy, and safflower oils, the typical American diet contains a ratio of 10, 20 or 40 to 1 for omega 6 to omega 3. If you don't have enough omega 3 or if the ratio is too high in omega 6 there can be profound health consequences.
I bought "The Omega-3 Connection" as an authoritative source (Dr Stoll is at the Harvard Medical School" to settle my doubts. After reading this book it I think it may be the most important health book of this year( maybe this century) and is MUST reading for anyone concerned for the health of their children. I sent a copy to each of my daughters so my grandchildren can benefit from this new information.
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 The Omega Rx Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil
ASIN: 0060393130
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Sears Has Done It Again!
Comments: I am a firm believer in the "The Zone" diet as devised by Barry Sears. With diabetes being prevalent in my family history, I have good reasons to want to limit carbohydrates simply because of its ties to increasing the body's insulin and implications of higher risk for diabetes. Now Barry eloquently points to another very important factor in controlling ones weight and Omega 3 is a key component. He logically proves his theory throughout the book without pulling any punches. The only advice outside the book that I would give is that I found another source for high grade fish oil that is less expensive ...
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 The Omega-3 Breakthrough: The Revolutionary, Medically-Proven Fish Oil Diet, Including Menu Plans and Recipes
ASIN: 0895866250
Customer's Rating: 3
Summary: Date but still relevant -- a responsible look at fish oil
Comments: The brother of a friend at college did some research into fish oil back in the early 80's. It has a lot of beneficical effects (if you take mega doses it can also make you a little slow witted -- but help protect you from handovers!). I bought this book second hand some time ago. I did not follow the diet but simply read the background information. If was very interesting. The health benefits of fish oil and mega-3 fatty acids has gained considerable currency in recent years and forms a significant part of the latest cutting edge diet/health work described by Dermitologist Dr. Pericone in his new book the Pericone Prescription (he has a long TV program which is often shown on public television at the moment).
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