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Summary: "Jesus was a glutton and a drunkard"
Review: Remember, Jesus really didn't eat well when He did eat. And he went without food for long periods of time. This is a cash-in attempt to sell a mediocre diet.See Matthew 11: 19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, "Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."
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Summary: You have GOT to be kidding me...
Review: So wait, let me get this straight. You are an average joe, Mr. Christian and you are looking to lose a few pounds. You don't look with a critical eye at the microwave burritos or fast food you are eating, you don't notice that you barely move from the sofa after work each day, you don't even think to buy some low-fat milk.. you buy a diet book about what Jesus ate? This book has some good ideas, but the marketing is disgusting. Call it what it is, a book on the diet of people in the middle east 2000 years ago and how those foods COULD be beneficial to the American Public. Its disgusting what people will use to sell a book. Really it is. Religion and spirituality are special areas of our lives that we hold dear. Be very wary when people start using your religious beliefs to market products to you. Beware.
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Summary: A well written book on God's Dietary Commandments
Review: The author Don Colbert, M.D., correctly and accurately sites scripture to inform the reader the importance of following God's dietary laws that are primarily found in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Most Christians have been misinformed by their respective churches into believing that anything that one eats is permissible and that the old testament kosher laws were abolished with the death and resurrection of Christ. The Bible teaches otherwise. The truth is that God's dietary laws are for all people from all races of all ages. As with all of God's laws, with the exception of animal sacrifice laws due to the perfect sacrifice of Jesus, these dietary laws have not become obsolete merely because in today's society we have better ways of handling (pork) meat or that we may raise catfish and other shellfish on fish farms. Many of todays health problems, including but not limited to cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes would not plague mankind if we would only follow God's dietary laws. But like little babies, we believe that we can eat whatever tastes good. The author does well in informing the reader of the scientific, correlated with the Biblical reasons to not eat pork, catfish, shellfish and other Biblically unclean foods. Overall the book is easy to read and understand. The author correctly points out to Christians that drinking alcohol (red wine) is something that Jesus did and is Biblically endorsed in the Bible. Christians who preach the need to abstain from all alcohol, that Jesus never drank fermented wine, and that the wine made in Biblical times was nothing more than grape juice are blaspheming! I reserved giving the book five stars because of the small, but few inaccuracies in it. ALCOHOL: While extolling the virtues of having a glass of wine a day, the author stated that there were no health benefits in drinking beer. There have been studies to suggest that the alcohol in beer produces the same health benefits as the alcohol in red wine. 1) A meta-analysis of 10 studies published recently in the British Medical Journal shows that alcohol itself may provide the heart-healthy benefits, regardless of drink type. 2) A University College of London study tracked men in the Czech Republic and found that those who drank an average of one to two beers a day had the lowest risk of heart disease. But those who drank more than that lost that protection. Doctors theorize that the ethanol in the beer thins the blood and helps protect the heart. 3) A study from Australia suggests that a drink a day can cut your risk of type-2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Sydney analyzed medical records of 46,000 men and found that those who drank an average of one to two drinks a day were 36% less likely to develop diabetes. The effect was the same whether the men drank beer, wine, a mixed drink, or even a shot of hard liquor. MUSHROOMS: In the chapter, "A Daily Eating Plan," listed in Day 3, 4 and 6; mushrooms as classified as "vegetables" and ingredients for a healthy breakfast and a dinner. Mushrooms are unclean food! Though not listed as such in the Bible, neither are they listed as being consumed in the Bible. Mushrooms are unclean because they are not plants, herbs, or fruit with seed inside as was the description of edible plants listed in the book of Genesis. Mushrooms are fungus! Mushrooms have little if any nutritional value and often grow on dead decaying matter. Mushrooms are often poisonous. "Edible" mushrooms have unknown health effects. Definition: Mushroom: type of basidium fungus characterized by spore-bearing gills on the underside of the umbrella- or cone-shaped cap. The only safe way of distinguishing between the edible and the poisonous species is to learn to identify them. Some poisonous mushrooms are of the genus Amanita. The use of edible mushrooms for food dates back at least to early Roman times. Originally a delicacy for the elite, mushrooms are now extensively grown on a commercial scale, especially the cultivated mushroom or champignon, Agaricus bisporus, and the shiitake mushroom, Lentinus edodes. Their culture requires careful control of temperature and humidity. The bulk of the crop in the United States is grown near Philadelphia. In Europe more than 50 species of mushrooms are marketed. Although mushrooms contain some protein and minerals, they are largely composed of water and hence are of limited nutritive value. The term mushroom is properly restricted to the above-ground portion, which is the reproductive organ. Mushrooms are classified in the kingdom Fungi , phylum (division) Basidiomycota. Pork? The author lists pork as part of the Mediterranean diet in the chapter "The Mediterranean Healthstyle." This is inconsistent with his earlier sentiments that pork meat was not to be eaten. It is vague whether the author is suggesting pork might be eaten or that pork was part of the typical Mediterranean diet. The author should have restated that (if the ladder was the case) though pork is atypical of the Mediterranean diet, a clean meat should be substituted. RAW FISH: In the chapter "A Staple in Jesus' Diet," we are told not to eat raw fish. The author states that fish should be cooked to kill all tapeworms and other parasites. According to Doris Hicks, seafood technology specialist at the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program, government regulations ensure that all seafood headed for America's sushi restaurants go through a rigorous inspection process. Fish are frozen for five to seven days, then properly thawed before being served. This process insures that all dangerous parasites are killed. All in all, a very good introductory book for those seeking to improve their health while simultaneously living the Christian lifestyle. An especially informative book for Christians who are unaware of God's dietary laws.
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Summary: Very good premise and advice
Review: The premise and advice in the book for the most part are very sound. Colbert concludes from the Biblical and scientific evidence that is good to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish, and less saturated and hydrogenated fats, red meat, sweets, and processed and refined foods. He also correctly notes that there are sound health reasons to follow the OT guidelines of "clean" vs. "unclean" meats. However, Colbert could have been a little clearer that diet is a health not a spiritual issue. Paul makes this abundantly clear when he says, "But food does not present [or, commend] us to God, for neither if we eat do we excel [or, are better off]; nor if we do not eat do we fall short [or, are inferior]" (1Cor 8:8; ALT). But at the same time, Paul said, "All [things] are lawful for me, _but_ all [things] are not advantageous [or, beneficial]. All [things] are lawful for me, _but_ all [things] do not build up [fig., edify]" (1Cor 10:23; ALT). So even if it is not a sin to eat "unclean" meats or junk food it may not be "beneficial" to do so. Colbert is correct in noting that Jesus was not a vegetarian, as some activists have tried to claim. He correctly points out that fish was eaten by Jesus and is a very healthy food. But it should also be noted that there are vegetarian sources of the healthy fatty acids found in fish. Colbert mentions olive oil, but flax seeds, walnuts, and other nuts and seeds are also very good sources of these healthy fats. Colbert is also correct in discussing the importance of exercise. It drives me crazy when Christians try to justify not exercising by quoting 1Timothy 4:8, "For bodily exercise is beneficial for a few [things], but godliness is beneficial for all [things], having promise of the present life and of the coming [life]" (ALT). True, Jesus did not follow some kind of "aerobics workout," but He didn't need to. As Colbert notes, the amount of walking that He did was more than enough exercise. I also like Colbert's emphasis that what he is advocating is not a diet program but a lifestyle change. "Going on a diet" simply doesn't work. What is important is to focus one eating healthy foods and being active. Health benefits and even weight loss will naturally follow. However, Colbert is a little too strong in recommending a "low-fat" diet. As indicated above, some fatty foods are in fact very healthy. And if one tries to keep the percentage of fat too low in their diets they won't be able to eat sufficient amounts of these healthy fatty foods to attain the health benefits. Also, there are people who fare better on higher protein, higher fat diets. However, even in such cases I do believe it is best to stick to eating "healthy" foods. One can alter the proportions of protein, fats, and carbs in ones diet by eating different proportions of such foods. As for what are healthy vs. unhealthy foods, Colbert, of course, discuss this in his book, and it is the point of my similar book "Creationist Diet: Nutrition and "God-given Foods According to the Bible." In my book I don't focus on what Jesus ate per se, although that is mentioned. I focus more on the early chapters of Genesis, hence the title and somewhat different conclusions than Colbert comes to. So my book would give the reader a different perspective on what the Bible teaches in regards to diet. Note: The abbreviation "ALT" after the above Biblical quotes refers to my translation of the NT, the "Analytical-Literal Translation." Both it and my "Creationist Diet" book are available from Amazon.
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Summary: An unintentional laugh fest
Review: The very concept of this book is so laughably preposterous that anyone who would buy into this utter money grab might as well go and buy a baseball cap with an "L" on it at the same time. Ridiculous!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This book does a good job of bringing the biblical principles and modern nutritional information to the "gentile". After reading this book, I remained kosher during Lent this year. I felt better physically and had insight into how it must have been for Jews now and in previous times to remain faithful to the dietary laws outside of Israel or their community. I only disagree with Dr Colbert's stand on milk. We are the only mammals smart enough to invent refrigerators and pasteurization, that's why we still drink milk as adults!
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Summary: We are what we eat
Review: This book does a good job of bringing the biblical principles and modern nutritional information to the "gentile". After reading this book, I remained kosher during Lent this year. I felt better physically and had insight into how it must have been for Jews now and in previous times to remain faithful to the dietary laws outside of Israel or their community. I only disagree with Dr Colbert's stand on milk. We are the only mammals smart enough to invent refrigerators and pasteurization, that's why we still drink milk as adults!
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Summary: Really Makes You Think
Review: This book is en excellent source if you are looking to change your life. Part of the book re-hashes what is said in the Bible concerning diet, particularly Leviticus. The author does a great job at explaining what is meant by Levitical law and making it make sense. Warning: It will really make you reconsider your diet and your lifestyle, so if you're not ready for that, then avoid this book! If you ARE looking for a change, this is the perfect book. BUY it.
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Summary: Catchy title; good advice
Review: This book is very eye-opening, especially if you are a person who thinks the four food groups are hamburgers, French fries, chocolate, and soft drinks. I knew that Americans did not eat right, but this book really lays down the ugly truth. I read it last year and have not eaten pork, shrimp, or other 'unclean' meats since then (except on two occasions when I didn't realize it until later) I have also drastically cut down on animal protien and replaced it with beans instead. Dr. Colbert makes a solid case, backed by medical, historical, and biblical facts, on why the Mediterrian Diet (which was the diet of Jesus' day) is the healthest in the world. The only problem is that Dr. Colbert infers that if one does not follow the food restrictions in the Old Testament Law, then they are not truely followers of Christ. He makes no mention of the fact that Jesus Himself said that all foods were clean, or of the other verses that show that the food restrictions were ceremonial laws that have nothing to do with one's spirituality. I read the book and I thought, this doesn't sound too bad, but I found myself miserable. I just was frustrated after a week....it was very regimented. I did benefit by eliminating my coffee habit with the help of a wonderful coffee substitute called soyffee (www.s o y c o f f e e .com) Its made from soybeans which is a godsend for those troubled with hot flashes like myself. Another book I bought was the South Beach Diet book. I read that book and found the plan to be made up of things I would eat and the items were normal grocery store items so no hunting at the health food stores or buying online.
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Summary: Eating Smart was easier when there were not MCD's!
Review: This is a book that makes you think about what you are eating and how your body is really doing when being fed all the junk we eat. I enjoy this book and like Toxic Releif a lot too. These books are great if you want to change your eating style and focus on what you are doing to your body by eating the stuff we call "a normal American diet."
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