Book Review: Wired to Eat

Check out my review on LinkedIn, Wired to Eat, by Robb Wolf.
This book is for the reader who is willing to put in the work to ascertain what works best for him or her. The author is asking you to commit to 30 days—essentially an elimination diet—and then additional time to test foods you want to reintroduce. There are general guidelines to follow, but for optimum results, you have to put in both the time and effort to uncover your individualized way of eating.

Wolf, R. (2017). Wired to eat: Turn off cravings, rewire your appetite for weight loss, and determine the foods that work for you. New York: Harmony Books.

Book Review: Run for Your Life

Check out my review on LinkedIn, Run for Your Life, by Mark Cucuzzella, MD. I really enjoyed this book. It is a wealth of information about how to move better, whether that is walking, jogging, or racing. The author, Dr. Cucuzzella, is a physician, athlete, creator of the U.S. Air Force Efficient Running Program, and owner of a running store. The book provides instruction on better posture, walking, running, form, footwear, nutrition, training, and more.

Cucuzzella, M., MD. (2018). Run for your life: How to run, walk, and move without pain or injury and achieve a sense of well-being and joy. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Book Review: The Marshmallow Test

The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self Control, by Walter Mischel, is not a self-help book and will not help you increase your willpower. It is a detailed account of the initial experiment the author conducted in the 1960s, the findings, evolution, and influence on society. There are some practical suggestions and tips recommended; however, this is not the focus of the book. If you enjoy reading about scientific studies, you will be highly entertained. I would recommend this to the science nerd, not the type-A what-should-I-do-and-eat seeker.

Read all about my takeaways from The Marshmallow Test on LinkedIn. 

Mischel, W. (2014). The marshmallow test: Mastering self-control. New York: Little, Brown and Company. 

Book Review: Mayo Clinic Going Gluten Free

The Mayo Clinic published, Going Gluten Free: Essential Guide to Managing Celiac Disease and Related Conditions. It debuted in 2014, so it needs some updating. Perhaps a good resource for the newly diagnosed celiac patient or someone exploring gluten intolerance, I have issues with some of the nutritional information offered. 

Read all about it in my review of Going Gluten Free on LinkedIn--the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Murray, J. (2014). Mayo Clinic going gluten free: Essential guide to managing celiac disease and related conditions. New York: Time Home Entertainment, Inc.

Book Review:The Whole30 Day by Day

If you are considering the Whole30 program and need some hand-holding, this book is for you! Check out my review on LinkedIn, The Whole30 Day by Day: Your Daily Guide to Whole30 Success, by Melissa Hartwig. 

Follow the Whole30: Eat meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruit, and natural fats; avoid sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, and dairy. Reset your health, create new habits, and restore a healthy relationship with food. Commit to the 30 days with no cheats and use this day-by-day guidebook to stay on track, maintain your commitment, and record your progress.

Hartwig, M. (2017). The Whole30 day by day: Your daily guide to Whole30 success.New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Book Review: The Whole30

Check out my book review on LinkedIn: The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom. This program is hardcore and worth it. If you have never done an elimination diet or eaten paleo, I highly recommend it. Yes, there are a lot of rules. Yes, you will find it inconvenient and uncomfortable at times. However--if you stick it out and complete the program, you will reap the many benefits and be happy you did.

Hartwig, M. and Hartwig, D. (2015). The WHOLE30: the 30-day guide to total health and food freedom. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
https://whole30.com/

Dumbarton House

Steven and I visited Dumbarton House, nestled in Georgetown on Q Street. The history of Washington, DC, through maps and artifacts, was interesting. My major takeaway, however, after this first-time visit: This would be an AWESOME place to have an event! The inside--of course--but also, the courtyards and gardens are delightful.