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The Good: The science behind the principles in the book are verifiable. The book offers a realistic way to healthier eating in a manner that helps avoid the most difficult cravings. The book draws heavily upon unbiased research of others, i.e. the china study, as well as medical practices of doctors and chiropractors, in order to provide valid proof of the effectiveness of the principles behind the diet. The Bad: The primary author's beliefs appear to be drawn heavily off the research and experience of others. While this is good in as much as the research used is unbiased, it tends to make it easier to discredit the author in other areas. The primary author of the book does assert a few minor misconceptions regarding mineral based vitamins and their heath risks, heating cooking oils causing trans fats, etc. These minor inacccuracies can cause a skeptical person to stop reading the book all together. Also, the book does not offer a clear cut meal plan or path that will help beginners get started on the "diet", but instead offers general principles and leaves it to the reader to determine and implement specifics. Lastly, the book promotes "barley max" and other products specific to the primary author, which can also pollute the truth behind the basic ideas and principles offered in the book. SUMMARY: The book offers good principles and ideas to make transitioning into healthier eating easier for the person who has realized the truth behind the principles. BUT the book is not an effective tool in arguing the principles themselves due to product promotion and a few minor inaccuracies the author asserts without reference or valid science.Read full review
This book is well written and easy to understand. The principles in this book are valid and make a LOT of sense. The testimonies are inspiring. This is NOT a cookbook! Actually, the book is based on the idea of consuming LIVING foods. That would be foods still capable of producing plant life, like fresh produce and nuts. I may not yet be ready to radically alter my eating habits, and my family has definitely vetoed the idea! Still, I CAN see where the ideas in this book make perfect sense for good health. I am not finished with the book yet, but have already found myself with a heightened sense of awareness about what foods I am choosing to eat. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with a true desire to become healthier. I believe what we EAT does infact play a huge role in our health. As I said, this book is worth the read even if you are NOT ready for a complete make-over on your diet.Read full review
I bought this book because I am a nurse practitioner who sees sick carnivores all day. Most of my patients eat meat, sugar, white flour, etc. and are sick most of the time. I know eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to eat. I love the stories in the book. What I didn't like is the fact that it would be almost impossible for a working person to eat like that. I tried it for a while, but I found I really couldn't go out to eat. I mean, salad with no dressing only works for so long. The ideas are great, though, and what I particularly like about George is he suggests some cooked food at one meal a day. What I got from the book is that I should increase my fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, etc. and avoid animal products. I have changed my eating that way. Overall I recommend it if you won't be too hard on yourself if you can't stick to it.Read full review
I bought this book because I wanted to know how I should eat biblically. I agree that our diets should be mostly fruit,vegetables and whole grains, just like the book claims using the old testiment. However, God tells Peter three times in the new testiment that we are allowed to eat meat, it is sanctified by him. We just need to be wise and follow the old testiment guide of only 10 ounces a day, from time to time and never red meat (or meat with blood). In 1 Timothy 4:3 that in the latter days we will be told to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. It's a good book, it just needs to be read with discernment.
A dear friend passed this book onto me awhile back: I have osteo-arthritis, blood pressure problems and a lot of inflamation. I found the material to be something we're all taught with the infamous 'food triangle' in our science and health books when we were kids. Little were we told the meat & dairy industries contributed so much to keep this pyramid imbalanced. They're still doing it, of course. When I began juicing and eating lots of salads, I no longer needed my blood pressure meds, I use fewer pain meds, and I am now a slim-trim 67-year old (131.8 lbs) I have returned to my gardening and the local gym. I'm not running yet, but I do walk long distances and feel great. My husband's afraid "you'll leave me for a younger man;-(" Just fooling. But my skin is glossy, no wrinkles in my face, and I sleep like a baby. I have regulated my bowels, my mind, and my shopping habits leave my frig full of colorful veggies and fruits...all living food. No chemicals, all natural. Just remember - if the box or carton you're looking reads like a chemical experiment - it probably is. Why put something you cannot pronounce into your precious body? Take margarines for instance: Look up that label and you'll become a believer.Read full review
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