Carole - Description of "Eat to Live" book

[SRP]

Hi Carole!
I checked out the book on Dr. Fuhrman's Web site. I'm wondering if you can give a little more complete description of the book. Does it describe his health philosophy and why the plan works? Is it more than just a cookbook? The price doesn't seem too bad. How many pages?

Do I need to buy a blender? I can honestly say I've never made a smoothie in my entire life.

 

[40something]

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Here is a thread further down...

http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=4&topic_id=270378&mesg_id=270378&page=

 

[40something]

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This is a good smoothie...

Blackberry-Mango Breakfast Shake

1 1/2 Cups frozen blackberries
1 Cup refrigerated Mango slices
1 Cup (about 6 1/2 oz) low-fat tofu (such as Silken soft)
1 Cup Orange Juice
3 TBLs Honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Yield 4 servings.

Now, I didn't add the honey and it was plenty sweet. I did add crushed ice because the girls like ice in their smoothies. This is really tasty.

155 calories. 4g protein. 3.7g Fiber. 44mg Calcium. 1mg Iron.

Forgot to add that recipe came from Cooking Light Magazine, Jan/Feb 06.

 

[Mckmain]

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Hi Shannon...It does desribe Dr Fuhrmans philosophy on the American diet, the so called "magic pills", the dark side of animal protein and he does take on some of the other popular diets out there. It is more than a cookbook and what I liked was he has so many references listed for each chapter to back up his findings. There are 248 pages including recipes, the 7 day vegetarian menu and the 7 day non vegetarian menu. Smoothies are best in a blender.....but you can have other things for breakfast!! I would recommend it to anybody as a very informative read......Carole

 

[Faithnveggies]

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Shannon,
The book is probably available at your local library. I have borrowed it a few times from mine. Maybe you want to try it before you buy it.

 

[SRP]

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Carole - Thanks for the info! I'm just inches away from trying a vegan diet, and based on everything you've said, this sounds like a safe way to give it a shot.

Jody - I think I may just go ahead and buy it. I'm a book addict!