| 1. Food Rules: An Eater's Manual | 
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By: Michael Pollan
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
December 29, 2009
With the over proliferation of diet books and "food wisdom" suffocating our culture Michael Pollan's books are a breath of fresh air. Written as a follow up to The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food, Food Rules: An Eater's Manual is a collection of common sense eating guidelines for people who want to remove themselves from the industrial food chain and move towards a more traditional way of... more
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| 2. In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto | 
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By: Michael Pollan
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
April 28, 2009
Undoubtedly, this book will be hailed as one of the most influential books of our time. In just 200 pages, Pollan demystifies the 30+ years of confusion, contractions, and chaos created by the food industry and nutritional science. The cover of the book introduces his holy trinity of healthful eating: Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants. And the rest of the book anchors the roots of this simply ingenious... more
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| 3. World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony |
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By: Will Tuttle
Publisher: Lantern Books
July 01, 2005
Tuttle has identified one of the most important--and most neglected--aspects of our daily lives: the role that our food habits play in influencing our relationship to others, human and nonhuman. He is well-read, drawing from scientific, philosophical and sociological sources. This is a comprehensively wise book, at once realistic and optimistic, a book that educates, enlightens and leaves one with... more
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| 4. The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals |
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By: Michael Pollan
Publisher: Penguin
August 28, 2007
For me, there is no greater praise for a book. I'm 3/4 through the book now, and already, it has challenged my views on food, farming, markets, and the US. And I kinda want to be a "grass farmer."... more
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| 5. The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health |
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By: T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II
Publisher: Benbella Books
June 01, 2006
March 2010
This study provides empirical evidence with surveys from 6,500 adults in 65 counties, representing 2,500 counties and all across China. The authors exhaustively will dawg the reader to conclude that a diet of greens, fruits and plant protein is the best choice while linking cancer to animal protein including dairy milk.
Being mostly vegan, this is not difficult... more
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| 6. Anticancer: A New Way of Life | 
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By: David Servan-Schreiber
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America
September 02, 2008
This book is a life changer. It is written so that a lay person can understand it. Having taught at a medical school I can also say that it is very well documented and up-to-date. I advise not only those suffering from cancer but also those who wish to prevent it to read it and share with friends. I purchased several copies to share it with others. READ IT!... more
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| 7. Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally |
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By: Neal D. Barnard M.D.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
September 23, 2004
I have been eating vegan since July of 2009. My experience is that I have lost weight, which I had wanted to do, and all my blood counts have shown measurable improvement without the help of medications. In fact I was able to discontinue my cholesterol medication with the o.k. from my physician. I have experienced no loss of energy or the like. If anything I am a bit perkier. So far I would say it... more
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| 8. Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! |
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By: Jillian Michaels, Mariska van Aalst
Publisher: Random House Audio
March 23, 2010
I wanted to learn more about metabolism and weight control. I learned about the author from one of her workouts DVD's and I wanted to compare her book to others I've read about the topic. This book has been a very good surprise for me, because although It is not an academic text, She tells me what I needed to know about metabolism in a way that I can easily understand. I think the book is in a good... more
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| 9. Food Inc.: A Participant Guide: How Industrial Food is Making Us Sicker, Fatter, and Poorer-And What You Can Do About It |
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From: PublicAffairs
Publisher: PublicAffairs
May 04, 2009
We, as consumers, are totally clueless regarding what we've been eating. This book is an eye-opener!... more
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| 10. The Spark: The Breakthrough Plan for Losing Weight, Getting Fit, and Transforming Your Life |
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By: Chris Downie
Publisher: Hay House
January 01, 2010
This book is a good piece to have on hand and use in addition to the website program. Of all the diet plans on the market, this is one of the most affordable. ... more
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