The Unofficial Guide to Smart Nutrition

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Summary: Excellent source of sensible information
Review: Ross Hall presents nutrition in a sound and sensible way. Although the previous reviewer said he couldn't find "organic" food where he lives, the Halls and I live in a very rural area and find plenty of it. I know them and seeing is believing. Both Ross and his wife, Anne, are extraordinary examples of their advice on nutrition and health.

They helped my son with his mountain bike racing and their advice helped him finish and place in a grueling world cup race. Since I started feeding my family their way, our health and energy has been profoundly affected in a most positive way.

I can't recommend this book more highly! It is organized in a easy-to-use format making it easy to find information on the subject you need now.

Ross Hall is one of the most highly respected nutritionist in the world and far more informed than a RD.

This is advice that can save your life.

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Summary: The Unofficial Guide To Smart Nutrition
Review: The book I always wanted Ross because no one else would-- could, this book serves as a starting point for anyone who wants to stay healthy,energetic, rightfull youthful & lithe. Offering the first "cell's eye view" of what the body needs and how to eat for those requirements without compliction and without spillover to body fat, as a former model I was grateful for Dr. Hall's unique insight. Now a results oriented energy specialist in sports, I know there's no way to trade fat for winning endurance without superb maintenance of health-- easy when you learn how to select food for a positive impact on cell machinery as this book explains.

Rating:
Summary: The Unofficial Guide To Smart Nutrition
Review: The book I always wanted Ross because no one else would-- could, this book serves as a starting point for anyone who wants to stay healthy,energetic, rightfull youthful & lithe. Offering the first "cell's eye view" of what the body needs and how to eat for those requirements without compliction and without spillover to body fat, as a former model I was grateful for Dr. Hall's unique insight. Now a results oriented energy specialist in sports, I know there's no way to trade fat for winning endurance without superb maintenance of health-- easy when you learn how to select food for a positive impact on cell machinery as this book explains.

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Summary: some good, some bad
Review: There are some good things about this book, and some bad.

The good:

Ranks food quality. The authors have 4 levels of food quality with 1 being the best. For example, vegetables: level 1 -- fresh and raw; level 2 -- fresh, lightly steamed or cooked; level 3 -- frozen; and level 4 -- canned

Recognizes that the government's "food pyramid" was influenced by the meat and dairy industry. This book is not the only source I've heard this from.

The bad:

Too much emphasis on organic foods. I live in a rural area and these are hard to find. While organic foods are probably worth the extra cost, there is no regulated meaning of "orgsnic" so you don't know if you're getting what you're paying for.

The authors, while no doubt experts in their fields, do not include a registered dietition (RD). While the authors include a biochemist, a physician, and nutrion educators, all of which have advanced degrees, I think it would have been appropriate to have someone whose job it is to advise patients on nutrition and diet modification.

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Summary: This book changed my life.
Review: This book is the most complete nutrition book I have read. So many people are willing to rely on the government to provide them with accurate information about the foods they eat. This book provides the inside scoop on what you are really eating, and how it is benefitting or harming you and your health. It is easy to understand, and the information sticks with you anytime you enter a grocery store and are tempted to fill your cart with highly processed food. This book has definately changed my life and my health!

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Summary: probably best nutrition book in past few years
Review: This was an excellent and comprehensive book on nutrition. It is written and reviewed by reputable sources. It covers all important areas of nutrition such as supplements, vitamins, minerals, fat, sugar, diets, sports nutrition, and how to avoid diseases like cancer, heart disease, etc. It includes a lot of practical information like how to buy nutritious foods at the store, how to read labels, how to cook nutritiously, and how to eat-out nutritiously. I found this book very well written and very understandable. I reviewed many of the nutrition books released in the last few years, and I think this is definately one of the best, if not the best.

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Summary: Excellent Reference Guide to Nutrition
Review: What I liked about this book...It offers a complete glossary, has a resource guide which lists the addresses, phone number, and website of a variety of organizations, gives a list of recommended books to read and websites to browse relating to nutrition and includes a guide to nutritional quality levels in food.
Some of the many topics discussed throughout the book
Carbohydrates: Complex and Simple
Vegetables: Canned, Frozen, Fresh
The Legumes
Soybean: In a Class By Itself
Extracted and Refined Vegetable Oils
Understanding the 4 basic types of fats
Upgrade the Rank of your Meat Choices
What is the Unofficial Mesage in the Ingredient List
Beware: Supplements Cannot Rescue a Poor Diet
Are Vegetarians Healthier
8 Tips for Judging Restaurant Nutrition Quality
Kids, Nutrition, and Sports
Sensible Weight Loss vs. Fad Diets
The 4 Cardinal Rules of Food Safety
5 Dietary Traps Linked to Degemerative Dieseases
How Do You Know If You Have a Food Allergy
A Fetus Deserves Mom's Nutrition
Some Anti-aging Tips
The Mediterranean Diet
The Overall Message: Balance Your Diet
10 Tips for Nutition in the Golden Years

The book discusses the basics of smart nutrition; fruits and vegetables; grains, legumes, and nuts; extracted fats and oils; meats, fish, poultry, and eggs; dairy: cheese, ice cream, and yogurts; reading between the lines of nutrition labels; to supplement or not to supplement; vegetarianism: should you move towards a plant-based diet?; dining out: smart eating in restaurants; don't let bad food habits cancel fitness benefits; senson;e weight loss vs. fad diets; food safety: avoiding foodborne illness; holisitic nutrition against cancer, heart diesease, and other degenerative diseases; dealing with food allergies; teen health starts in the womb and nutrition through the ages: young adult to golden years