Denise Minger

Very interesting. This book contains an assortment of topics (which can seem to be a bit unfocused) some of which I had read before, but also some different stuff to ponder. I felt the author was fairly neutral on her analysis in that she has explanations on why some diets work for some people but not for others, and how some diets are beneficial for temporary healing, but perhaps not meant to be used long term.

Interesting takeaways:
- The initial recommendations created by the nutritionists show more in charge of the food-pyramid was a maximum of 2 - 3 servings of grain a day, compared to the 6 - 11 that were in the final version.
- The amount of amylase you produce in your saliva may predict how well you handle high starch diets.
- Carotene-to-retional conversion may predict how well you react to a vegetarian or vegan diets.

On a side note, the book itself was very nicely put together. It has a hard cover that stays open easily and the pages are thick and smooth. show less

Well researched, balanced, unassuming. Regardless of your choices regarding food, this is an invaluable look at the true state of the science of the now ubiquitous societal beliefs about the healthfulness of margarine and grains and the unhealthiness of fat, cholesterol, meat, dairy, eggs.

Very interesting book full of research reviews and results. The goal is to provide evidence about healthful living and eating. It is not a diet book but a book about diet and health. Well worth the read.

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