My experience in reading the MILF diet is conflicting. In recent years my eating and fitness have slowly undergone what is now a drastic change. I’ve nearly removed processed foods, focusing instead on whole foods – whole grains, more vegetables, more fruits, a wider variety and everything eaten in moderation. Most recently I started paying more attention to what is in season and how far it has traveled to reach my plate. All these things are at the heart of Porter’s MILF diet. So in that regard, I am very much on board with her eating philosophy.

Having suffered with chronic pain issues for over a decade I have also explored my fair share of alternative medicines – acupuncture, chiropractic, reiki, healing touch, craniosacral work etc. I also practice yoga. Porter’s mention of yin and yang energy in foods and in our bodies was not new to me given my prior explorations. However, I have not bought into that philosophy nearly as deeply as Porter and found myself turned off during her frequent diatribes on energy flow in ourselves and with our sexual partners.

Sadly, much more of the book was dedicated to energy discussions than on truly helping one adapt to her MILF diet. The recipes that were in the book sound promising, though many rely on ingredients you might find difficult to source unless you are in a major metropolitan area. While she does give some hints on winning your family over into the MILF way of eating I think some sample menu plans would have been a great addition to aid in converting the family. More recipes would have been welcomed as well.

If you are new to the idea of eating more whole foods and want to learn more about why you should from an energy point of view this book is a good place to start. If you are turned off by discussions of yin and yang energy in your body and in your food or if you are already eating a mostly whole foods diet you may find this book a bit tedious. As one already practiced in eating whole foods I don’t think this book will be pulled from the shelf very frequently when meal planning.

I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.com. My thoughts on this title are my own and I was not paid or persuaded in my review. ( )

Porter's book includes many unique and interesting recipes. Some sound better than others; fortunately, those that sound less than appetizing are often the ones that include pictures, all of which look much better than they sound. As to the text, it is written in a witty tongue-in-cheek manner that will appeal to most. Overall, it is an amusing read, though the recipes may be a hit or miss depending on the reader's adventurousness. ( )