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Summary: Excellent treatment of Biblical teachings
Review: Dr. Russell presents three main principles for healthy living. They are: "I: Eat only substances created for food. II: Eat foods as they were created. III: Don't let any food or drink become your god." In the rest of the book he then elaborates on these three principles.In regards to the first, he quotes verses where God specifically gives certain foods to human beings for food. He then presents a list of foods mentioned in the Bible. And later in the book he goes into further details on each of these foods and the health benefits science is now showing are associated with eating them. One point he dwells on is the distinction between clean and unclean meats. He notes some of the health problems that have been caused by people eating unclean meats. He also includes an interesting chart of clean and unclean meats. Besides each kind of meat is an indication of it's toxicity level. All clean meats have much lower levels of toxins than unclean meats. However, these toxicity levels are taken from a study done in 1953. It would be helpful if a more recent study were cited. In regards to the second principle, he first enlarges it beyond food to look at what God said about aspects of healthy living besides food. He notes that God's directives in regards to personal hygiene and sex give health benefits to the person following them. Then later he looks at foods. He notes that the processing of foods, such as turning whole grains into refined grains, "strips away" many of the nutrients God placed in the original whole foods. In regards to principle III, he notes the many problems that addictions to food and other substances can cause a person. Overall, this book is excellent. Russell presents a lot of Scripture verses and supporting scientific research for what the Bible teaches. It is similar to my book "Creationist Diet: Nutrition and God-given Foods According to the Bible." Reading these two books together would give the reader a good grasp of what the Bible teaches about nutrition and how science is finally catching up to the Bible's teachings.
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Summary: A life-changer!
Review: Dr. Russell's medical background and his devotion to the Word of God sets this book apart from other nutrition books. His three principles are a concise summary of how our Creator intended us to view and use food. By following these three principles for six weeks, I not only feel better but no longer have a desire for "unhealthy food". And, as a bonus, I have lost a few extra pounds!
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Summary: Healthy Living is full of truly healthy advice.
Review: Even if you're not of the same faith as the author, this is a book that makes sense. The information is thorough and well researched. The author has an easy to read and interesting style.
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Summary: What a Blessing!
Review: Finally a book that explains what our bodies need and don't need when it comes to food. It's amazing the toxic things we so unquestioningly consume. Dr. Russell has given our family the guidelines we have been looking for and it's no wonder that we're all feeling so much healthier. No more quilt for eating the foods that are so good for us. I'd recommend this book to anyone trying to find a simplified and biblical approach to eating.
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Summary: Highly recommend! 100% agree!
Review: For many years now, I have been teaching classes in Biblical nutrition with a focus on freshly milled grains. I learned of this book when one of the people attending my class asked if I had read Dr. Russell's book because the rules I gave in class were in his book! I had not, but promptly got it and read it. I agree with him 100%. Believe me, in the world of nutrition, that is VERY rare! I have read many of the same books as cited in Dr. Russell's book and arrived at the same conclusions. We certainly serve an awesome God! If you wish to improve your family's health, to turn your health around, get this book and put it into practice. It is simple to do and a much less expensive way to eat. God never intended us to eat food made by man. If you will prayerfully read this book, with an open heart and mind, I know that you will be amazed at the blessings you and your family will receive.
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Summary: Nutrition according to God's word
Review: I am in the health and fitness industry. There are countless numbers of books about what we should and shouldn't eat. They contradict eachother and are confusing. This book is different. Dr. Russell writes in a very easy to understand, logical manner on the way in which we should eat. He backs everything up by the Bible and how God intended for the people he loves to eat. This way of eating is not a "fad" diet. This is a lifesyle that dates back to the days of Genesis. This book is life changing. Awesome book! Thank you Dr. Russell. I can't wait until you write a follow-up with even more information!
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Summary: This book is a welcome revelation!
Review: I can't agree more with or improve upon anything the previous reviewers have stated. I am anxious to put these principles into action. After hearing many discussions about the book even my 6 year old asks, "Mom, is this a clean or unclean food?". Buy this book! It will make good Christmas gifts too.
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Summary: This will change your life!
Review: I have been a diabetic for twenty years. My spouse was experiencing some health problems. We read this book looking for how a change in diet might help. We liked the way Dr. Russell explained both the divine wisdom and the scientific evidence behind the information he presents. He persuaded us to change WHAT we eat. Now that I eat the right foods, I eat as much as I want. My obesity is melting away (without increasing my excersize - which I still need to do!) I feel better, look better and even think better. My eye sight is improving. The quality of my life is better. My triglycerides dropped from 245 to 85 six weeks after implementing the changes even though I still eat fats, though only the RIGHT fats. I have bought multiple copies of this book and give them to everyone I know... READ THIS BOOK. YOUR LIFE WILL BE BETTER!!!
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Summary: The trend to never end!
Review: I have either read or read about many different health books. It would be interesting to see how this book by Rex Ressell would impress those who "bite at the hook" of every new popular book on nutrition and healthy living (like for example this kick on eating the low-carb way or the less recent low-fat/high-protein fad). Applying what healthy living is according to what the bible says, it doesn't appear to be much different than the "Traditional Mediterranean Diet Pyramid." What makes this book superior is its simplicity and wisdom of good sense combined with insights you will rarely get to know about, thanks to living in a world so controlled by food politics! People need their eyes open to realize it isn't in human nature for the marketing world (and/or large health organizations ---> government and/or not-for-profit organizations) to have the level of care or insight as to what is best for ideal health. Thank God for people like Rex Russell who have blessed us with well done works of research and writing to help us live at a highter standard of quality to the glory of God! This book is a classic which should never go out of print. I'm a highly critical Christian reader and honestly do not agree with any negative comments made on this book. Far from being any marketing ploy, the impression I got from studying this book is that the writer sincerely cares about other people as much as he does about his own self. Plus, due to his centering all the principles based on God's word, the insights provided within these pages will leave a permanent impact on any reader's thinking. From my own application of these principles laid out in this book, I can say my health has never been better! It isn't perfect nor will ever be so, but with each day of progressing into "old" age, nothing but improvements continue ---> such as better sleep, more energy, excellent mood stability (self-control and discipline), better memory, clearer thinking, no more headaches or pain of any kind, no more weight fluctuations, no more poor circulation, fantastic immune system, etc. "What the Bible Says About Healthy Living" won't just get you thinking about what you're eating, but also what you're wearing both on the outside and inside of your body...such as: being covered by 100% cotton or wool clothing verses acrylic/polyester blends; porcelain fillings verses amalgam fillings that contain at least 50% mercury (which never diminishes in its toxicity level); etc. We all will have to give an account for how responsible or irresponsible we tend to the gifts God gives us...the greatest gift of all being the very life we breath! The hardcover copy of this book is artistically done with high-quality photographs therefore making it a great gift and/or coffee table book.
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Summary: The trend to never end!
Review: I have either read or read about many different health books. It would be interesting to see how this book by Rex Ressell would impress those who "bite at the hook" of every new popular book on nutrition and healthy living (like for example this kick on eating the low-carb way or the less recent low-fat/high-protein fad). Applying what healthy living is according to what the bible says, it doesn't appear to be much different than the "Traditional Mediterranean Diet Pyramid." What makes this book superior is its simplicity and wisdom of good sense combined with insights you will rarely get to know about, thanks to living in a world so controlled by food politics! People need their eyes open to realize it isn't in human nature for the marketing world (and/or large health organizations ---> government and/or not-for-profit organizations) to have the level of care or insight as to what is best for ideal health. Thank God for people like Rex Russell who have blessed us with well done works of research and writing to help us live at a highter standard of quality to the glory of God! This book is a classic which should never go out of print. I'm a highly critical Christian reader and honestly do not agree with any negative comments made on this book. Far from being any marketing ploy, the impression I got from studying this book is that the writer sincerely cares about other people as much as he does about his own self. Plus, due to his centering all the principles based on God's word, the insights provided within these pages will leave a permanent impact on any reader's thinking. From my own application of these principles laid out in this book, I can say my health has never been better! It isn't perfect nor will ever be so, but with each day of progressing into "old" age, nothing but improvements continue ---> such as better sleep, more energy, excellent mood stability (self-control and discipline), better memory, clearer thinking, no more headaches or pain of any kind, no more weight fluctuations, no more poor circulation, fantastic immune system, etc. "What the Bible Says About Healthy Living" won't just get you thinking about what you're eating, but also what you're wearing both on the outside and inside of your body...such as: being covered by 100% cotton or wool clothing verses acrylic/polyester blends; porcelain fillings verses amalgam fillings that contain at least 50% mercury (which never diminishes in its toxicity level); etc. We all will have to give an account for how responsible or irresponsible we tend to the gifts God gives us...the greatest gift of all being the very life we breath! The hardcover copy of this book is artistically done with high-quality photographs therefore making it a great gift and/or coffee table book.
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