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Sunday, February 9, 2020

Book Review: Obesity: Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global Challenge

This report from the World Bank Group reviews the overweight/obesity issue including trends, health costs, economic impact, and what can and should be done to implement interventions to tackle this challenge. The time to act is now!

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Shekar, Meera, and Barry Popkin, eds. (2020). Obesity: Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global Challenge. Human Development Perspectives series. Washington, DC: World Bank.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Book Review: The Body

Bill Bryson provides a wonderful story with a ton of interesting twists, turns, and facts. Whether you are a health professional or just curious about how you are made and work, this book is interesting and educational. I recommend it. Check out my full review on LinkedIn.

Bryson, B. (2019). The body: a guide for occupants. New York: Doubleday.



Thursday, January 16, 2020

Book Review: The Carnivore Cookbook

If you eat meat, I recommend this book 100%. If you have an autoimmune disease--this is a must-read! Explore the carnivore diet--a simple, animal-based way of eating--which includes animal proteins, excludes inflammatory ingredients, simplifies food choices, and reverses insulin resistance. The authors give a detailed explanation of the science that supports this lifestyle, along with over 100 recipes to enjoy.

Emmerich, M. and Emmerich, C. (2020). The carnivore cookbook: The complete guide to success on the carnivore diet with over 100 recipes, meal plans, and science. Las Vegas: Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Book Review: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Everyone should read this book! Don't be intimidated by the 400+ pages--it is worth it and you'll have a hard time putting it down. The author shares stories from patients, as well as her own, that are relatable, familiar, and entertaining. You'll also learn about what it means to go to therapy, universal human truths, and how you can connect and grow on your own.

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Gottlieb, L. (2019). Maybe you should talk to someone: a therapist, her therapist, and our lives revealed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Book Review: The Carnivore Diet


The goal of this book is to make people aware of an all-meat diet as an option for better health and to share the successes that many have had with this approach. 

There is a lot of information to combat veganism, which seems excessive and overdone at times. Also, for some of the controversial topics, the author doesn’t provide strong evidence to support or refute a position and ultimately asks the reader to decide for themselves (e.g., eating raw versus cooked meat; nose-to-tail versus muscle meat; grass-fed versus grain-fed). The anecdotal stories are interesting but lack the scientific studies behind them.

The author provides historical accounts, scientific studies, personal triumphs, and personal stories. This book isn't for everyone but may be helpful if you are considering an elimination diet--consult a nutritionist!

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Baker, S. (2019). The carnivore diet. Las Vegas: Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Book Review: Cook Once, Eat All Week

If you have never tried batch cooking or meal planning before, this book is a  great introduction. The author is thorough, with step-by-step directions and various swaps and customizations to suit your needs. On prep day, you cook proteins, vegetables, and starches to be combined and reheated later in the week with minimal effort.

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Garcia, C. (2019). Cook once eat all week: 26 weeks of gluten-free, affordable meal prep to preserve your time and sanity. Las Vegas: Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Book Review: Super Human

This book is for the person interested in biohacking and pushing the envelope. There are many ideas and recommendations presented; the reader has to be smart enough to know what to try and what may or may not work for his or her health. 

There is good information regarding diet, toxins, and hormones. I appreciated the simple, easy-to-try hacks. For the more extreme and unheard of hacks, I cannot imagine trying or ever recommending them as a nutritionist. Additionally, you would want your health provider to provide guidance before trying anything. 

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Asprey, D. (2019). Super Human: The bulletproof plan to age backward and maybe even live forever. New York: Harper Wave.