Now, I don’t think anyone would claim that eating a wholesome diet including lots of fruits and veggies, wild fish such as salmon, whole grains, and natural oils is not a good idea. Or that relaxation, meditation, gratitude, exercise, and other stress-busting activities can help us function better. Or, for that matter, that such a life plan is crucially important for those with inflammatory-based illnesses. But I wish that these diets weren’t marketed as easy and reasonable for the general public.
I live in a place where I don’t even have access to half of the ingredients in Jeep’s list of what to stock in my kitchen. And considering where I live I do quite well in the nutrition arena. My Ayurvedic Doctor and friend Dr. Swati has informed me that with my Pitta-Vata dosha I need to limit fresh produce as I have a water and air imbalance and live in a water and wind filled climate. She counseled me against raw produce and too much fiber. Sure enough, when I eat less raw food and brown rice I have less gas and feel much better. Who knew?
This book is informative and full of some tasty recipes, but this is not a diet I could live with and certainly will not work for everybody. If you have been told that you should be detoxing and eating a less inflammation-producing diet then give this a try. The changes may be well worth the improvement in your health and energy, as the number of five-star reviews on Amazon.com will attest. I, however, will pass.
Article comments
1 - nutrition
It is nice to know the book on nutritious foods and diets. It will be very much helpful for dieters.
2 - Jonathan Lee
i read the book, and like you, i certainly could not keep up with the diet. I have centralized about 2 recipes into my weekly food regime but thats about it. I'm usually working a lot so i just get my antioxidants from vitamins. But the book was very enlightening and I certainly recommend it.
3 - Jonathan Lee
also want to add, motivation is key to success here!
4 - Lynda Lippin
Of course motivation is key, but it is with any life change! My issue here is simply that most people, unless they have the motivation of physical pain or disease, are not going to be able to sustain such radical change. Nor are these changes easy, as claimed on the cover.
5 - Ree @ Diet Tips
I am so glad I found this plan! I am eating healthier than I ever have-have lost weight and feel great. The plan will be a lifestyle change forever for me, and I hope for those I love and hold dear. Ruth Collier RN