Reviews (21)

Not ALL the recipes are bad...
I encountered this book in my mom's cookbook collection in the early 80's.I was particularly drawn to the Peanut Butter Balls recipe... I was an experimental young "tween" and decided to try it.Today I got an unbelievable craving for these treats and decided to look online to see if this book still existed so I could find the recipe.I had to laugh at the reviews of this book... that the recipes tasted "earthy" and such.This Peanut Butter Balls recipe is a winner!If you get the book, you must try it!Happy to hear the book had a much larger purpose without me knowing it at the tender age of 13.I'll consider getting a copy as these are issues I'm concerned about today.Don't think I'll be trying the yogurt barley soup recipe, however... ;)

Dated But Still Useful
This book provides a lot of important fundamental information about the food industry and how our greedy lifestyle negatively affects people around the world and even in our own backyards. There is a good dose of statistics and information here and a lot of it is very interesting but you can't help but wonder what kinds of changes have come across in the 20 or so years since these stats were published. The author seems to make a lot of clarifications and alterations to her original publishing, which makes this book seem a little pointless at times. I guess this book made a big impact in the food industry and to public awareness so it's worth reading about reactions to the book and stories from the author's own experience and how the book changed her life as well, but for someone who wants to get a better idea of how the world is working right now and wants more up to date information, I'm sure there are better resources out there now.
a wake up call which endures
I first picked up this book in a second-hand store in 1985...it was the 1975 edition, which I still have, even though I bought the edition Ms. Lappe put out in 1985 sometime later. When I began reading, I was astonished at all that I didn't know, and, unlike some other reviewers here, I found it interesting, even compelling and certainly consciousness-raising. My husband and I had spent the first six years of our marriage eating anything and everything, getting fat and feeling lousy. Something had to give. Once I understood the theory of protein complementarity, which I subsequently learned not to take deadly seriously,and then had acquired some very large glass jars and visited my first natural foods co-op, our lives changed dramatically. Being a gourmet cook, I did have to make some adjustments, as Ms. Lappe uses an extremely light hand with seasonings, but her research was sound and her recipes gave me the "push" I needed to change the way I shopped and cooked and the way we and our toddlers were eating. Twenty years later, I still use the book, as well as another classic, Laurel's Kitchen, and our family consists of four healthy, lean lacto-ovo vegetarian adults. I still have a fond recollection of my early days with my now tattered, rubber-banded copy of Diet for a Small Planet and a sense of gratitude for Ms. Lappe's wake up call which endures today. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking / Wine    2. General    3. Health & Healing - General    4. Nature    5. Nature/Ecology    6. Nutrition    7. Proteins in human nutrition    8. Vegetarian - General    9. Vegetarian cookery    10. Vegetarianism    11. Cooking / Health    12. General cookery   

Editorial Review

Dr. Phil fans should be delighted with a book of more than 100 recipes that complement his best-selling Read more

Reviews (26)

Great Compliment to The Ulimate Weight Solution
If you have not bought the Ultimate Weight Solution . . . you may want to consider reading it and then purchase the cookbook.The Ultimate Weigt Solution helps you get you into the mindset needed to live a healthier lifestyle.The cookbook gives new recipes that keep the array of food choices plentiful. Each week we pull out two new recipes which keeps the mealtime full of a few surprises rather than the same old diet food.

Don't knock it till you've tried it!
I have noticed many people have said stuff like, "I wouldn't even want to try the recipies", and that they are "unconventional".Well, lets face it - the reason you (and I) are fat is that we don't eat healthy foods.If we liked eating all of the vegtables and spices (instead of salt) in this book, then we really wouldn't need it would we?
Dr. Phil is back and this time it's a COOKBOOK!
Dr. Phil is back and this time it's a cookbook! Advice like his is hard to find except for on television, DVDs and in his books that Oprah has recommended. Eating is good, true, but with Dr. Phil on your back your diet is healthier than ever. Plain-spoken truth was never as clear as this. Fat makes you fat, and denial makes you deny things. Denying that this cookbook is the BEST would be false advertising. I am in favor of weight loss freedom like Dr. Phil emotes on television, and now in a COOKBOOK it's like having the good Dr. ("doctor") in your kitchen helping you and tasting your goodies! With added health you will perservere! Try the recipe for Pork Kabobs in Walnut Lamb Sauce on page 67. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Health & Healing - Weight Control    4. Recipes    5. Reducing diets    6. Weight loss    7. Cooking / General    8. Health & wholefood cookery   

Reviews (8)

Top Quality
This book provides wonderful information and recipes for a vibrant healthy raw diet!Delicious and you'll be amazed how great you feel and look!

a simply wonderful book
I don't know what the previous reviewer is talking about, but this book is beautiful, wonderful and incredibly informative.I love Jay Kordich and he speaks the truth -- as his book shows -- it's all about fresh foods and sensible eating.The recipes in the book are fantastic.This book is even better than his "Power of Juicing" book.A classic.

info mercial in print -- worthless info
I don't recommend this book.If you remember Kordichs informercials, you know all about the "Juiceman's" claims that juicing solves basically every health problem under the sun,and how eating 'dead'foods like meat is awful.A bunch of bunk!
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Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Beverages / General    4. Cooking / Health    5. Cooking / Natural Foods    6. Diets - Better Health    7. Health & Healing - General    8. Fruit & vegetables    9. Fruit juices    10. Health aspects    11. Nutrition    12. Therapeutic use    13. Vegetable juices   

Reviews (7)

A 'must' for any serious culinary or home organic cook's collection.
Plenty of books on the market cover organic foods and health, but THE ORGANIC COOK'S BIBLE is a resource which goes beyond recipes to offer a survey of organic ingredients and how to choose, store and prepare them. Home cooks and chefs receive a guide which covers meats, dairy, herbs, spices and more, with an A-Z arrangement for quick and easy reference, and a survey of over a hundred organic foods, from flavor and nutrition benefits to storage, what to look for, and top varieties. A 'must' for any serious culinary or home organic cook's collection.
Amazing!!An absolute must have reference book
I borrowed this book on an impulse from our local library.I was pleasantly surprised at how thorough and easy to use this book is.It is an absolute must, whether you are into organic foods or not.It covers everything from fruits & vegetables, meats, dairy, grains, pasta and nuts.
You need this book.
This book answers all of my questions about produce: the organic factor, (which tells you whether a certain product is sprayed heavily with toxins when you cannot purchase organic), nutrition details, seasonality, what to look for when buying, preparation, and uses.
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Reviews (7)

Eating for Acid Reflux
Good information on acid reflux.Many of the recipes had ingredients that people with acid reflux can't use....like tomato paste with (as tolerated) in the recipe.I found only six recipes for my family.

Excellent!
I love this book, it gives you everything you need to know about GERD, and the food in the cookbook is delicious!! I reccomend this book to all GERD suffers out there!!

Disappointing recipe section
Excellent background information on the disease. One of the most complete descriptions and reasons why certain foods cause problems. However, I was very disappointed with the recipe section. I was expecting recipes for dishes that did not include foods that can cause heartburn. Instead, there were very common recipes, many containing several ingredients that GERD suffers should avoid, with instructions such as"if you have problems with onions, leave it out..."How helpful is that, really!? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet Therapy    3. Diets - General    4. Diets - Special Conditions    5. Diseases - Abdominal    6. Gastroenterology    7. Gastroesophageal reflux    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health & Healing - General    10. Health/Fitness    11. Popular works    12. Recipes   

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Creatively delicious recipes for anyone.
I found this book as a Low Carber looking for almond "flour" recipes. Even though the book wasn't designed for low carbers, I found the recipes cross over very well and those that don't will with just a few simple substitutions. I am so happy I ordered it. So far, I have made Classic burgers: with extra lean beef and we can't stop eating them, very moist and lots of flavor, The tacos: Clean and light, not laden with heavy spices and I love the topping of tomatoes and scallions. Cranberry muffins: for low carb... I just replace the honey with dark agave nectar and wow are they delicious...no one will ever miss the flour. I can't wait to try the souffle bread, the decadent onion biscuits, the gourmet pizza...etc.Jody and Jenny also shine with their creative use of vegetables as stand-ins for pasta and potatoes.
Love this book!
This book has been wonderful for the SCD diet.The food is a treat.Each recipe that I have tried has been delicious (I've only had the book a week or two).Thank you to the authors!What a wonderful contribution.

Grain Free Gourmet
i bought this book to get more recipes for my adult daughter
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This is a very helpful book.
This book was recommended to me by an oncologist, and I found it was very helpful. There are recipes devoted to foods easier to eat for patients who have side effects from chemotherapy. Some very delicious soups, smoothees, etc. This cookbook shows that nutritious recipes can taste very good.

Good Information and Good Food, Too!
This book has very helpful information for Cancer patients going through Chemotherapy and Radiation treatments.Everyone can benefit from this information.The recipes are Excellent and easy.I like the fact thatnutritional information is given and and that hints are given on how toincrease the calorie intake when needed.I wish I had seen this book whenI was in treatment.I use and love the recipes now! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cancer    2. Cookery for the sick    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Cooking for the sick    6. Diet therapy    7. Health & Healing - General    8. Health & Healing - Weight Control    9. Oncology    10. Recipes    11. Cooking / Health    12. Coping with illness    13. Health & wholefood cookery   

Reviews (6)

great cookbook
The great thing about a McDougall recipe is the spice blends. Mary McDougall really knows how to put spices together to make things delicious. I highly recommend this and other McDougall books.

.. most often taken off the shelf ..
In an 8 month battle with the health effects of years on the standard Western diet, this book is now the first off my shelf of cookbooks.(McDougall Quick and Easy is second).
this is one good program!!!
we happened across the mcdougall program through anthony robbins.we were total dairy and meat addicts and believed that it was really good to eat lots of it.however ,we did a 10 day challenge and cut it all out ,and have never looked back....blood pressure dropped,weight dropped,muscle tone and energy increased.we now have perfect skin and the whites of our eyes are now perfectly clean....so we are hooked...don't worry...he does say you can have a "feast food" on a special occassion, so you aren't going to have to never have your favorites..but you will discover an efficient well body that you never realised you had!. book is great... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Health & Healing - Low Fat    4. Health & Healing - Weight Control    5. Low-fat diet    6. Recipes    7. Vegetarian cookery    8. Cooking / Low Fat    9. Diets & dieting    10. General cookery    11. Health & wholefood cookery   

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Best of the Cholesterol Lowering Books-- No Contest!!
This book is set up in an engaging, straight-forward manner and is easily utilized by those with both a lot of background and those with relatively little.It is comprehensive, has a respectful and upbeat tone and is filled with ideas which are very achieveable.The recipes are a bonus -- so far every item tried has been delicious.A real hit at our house.

Beyond your average cookbook. Nice surprise!
I loved the way this book was put together. Along with tasty recipes it gives you the nutritional benefits of its ingredients so you get a reason why it's good for you. Not just a cook book but a great reference guide for every day healthy living.A must have in every kitchen. A+ read!

Creative and Tasty Recipes
This book has quickly become one of our favorites.Recipes are clearly written and not overly complicated.The nutrition information given for each recipe makes it easy to incorporate into our Weight Watchers routine. Some folks may not be familiar with tomatillos, but you must try the delightful Tomatillo-Avocado sauce(p. 174), which is scrumptious with crab cakes and everything else! We have found that the seasonings are on the mild side - if you enjoy herbs and spices you may want to increase the recommendedamounts in the recipes. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet/Nutrition    3. Diets - General    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health & Healing - Heart    6. Health & Healing - Low Cholesterol    7. Health & Healing - Low Fat    8. Healthy Living    9. Low-cholesterol diet    10. Recipes    11. Health & Fitness / Diets   

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I really can't believe there's no dairy
I have waited a long time for this new book by my favorite vegan baking author but this book is even more than I expected. The coconut cake is sooo good, the new muffins delic, the new advice on using dry sweeteners makes it easier (and less expensive ) to bake healthy. If I lived in nyc, I'd be taking her classes for sure, but for now, I am making the recipes and happy. Tell all your friends about this book, not only the dairy frees.
wow
My baby dughter was diagnosed with egg and dairy allergies , so I thought ourdessertfuturewas looking pretty gloomy . I love to bake and I could never thought thatsomething that has no eggs or dairy cantaste sooooo good . The recepies are easy to follow , dont take too much timeand once again tastegood , just yesterday i made Hot Fudge Sunday Cakeand it was lovely
You'll never believe this desserts are vegan!
This book is completely vegan and most recipes contain some whole grain ingredients and less refined sweeteners.
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Reviews (4)

Comprehensive system of cleansing which includes many delicious recpies
This being one of the more niche books of the raw/living foods genre, it was not until I had been at least two years into it had I bothered to pick it up.
Thought provoker and verypractical
Having had oral surgery and not being able to eat solids,I came to this book looking for liquid diet suggestions. While the Salad section (and others) are of no use I found the soups and beverages recipes have a variety and originality that was most impressive and certainly perks a jaded appetite. Although the book is of limited use to me personally, what I have been able to obtain from it still makes the purchase well worthwhile. I recommend cancer patients using alternative therapies to aid their recovery, have a close look at this book. The LifeFood principle is a valid extension to alternative medicine. However it must be emphasised this is a recipe book, based on the Lifefood theory-(the theory of which is dealt with extensively in first few chapters)- it only refers to health benefits in a general way.)

The proof is in the eating.
Tonight, I had the honor of dining at the home of a raw foods chef, who served a meal of such heavenly, incredible deliciousness, I had to ask where he found the inspiration to his dishes.He showed me this book, and as I glanced through it, I decided immediately that I MUST have it!
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Reviews (5)

Diabetic meal planning made easy
This book showed us how to plan our meals without getting stuck in a rut.

Diabetic cooking
This is a great book for meals we all used to like and thought we could no longer have.

Not Just Good For Diabetics!
I bought this cookbook recently to give to someone just diagnosed with diabetes and spent a good deal of time reading the recipes, myself. It is a good cookbook for anyone who is interested in eating healthy. I copied some of the recipes for my own use. I particularly liked some of the chicken recipes as well as the recipe for black bean soup. Each page of the book is divided into thirds so that you can mix and match different foods as you plan your meals. When you get past that initial barrier of figuring out what is going on with the book, you will like this cookbook tremendously. There is a wealth of information here to make us all healthier eaters. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Diabetes    4. Diet therapy    5. Health & Healing - Diabetic & Sugar Free    6. Recipes    7. Cooking / Diabetic & Sugar-Free    8. General cookery    9. Health & wholefood cookery   

Reviews (5)

Amust for every busy sports family
I have owned this book for 1 year and it is well worn. The concepts are easy to understand and make sense. I have loaned this to our swim coaches and the mom of our local High school football star. The recipes are easy to prepare and most important...taste good. I really like the section on Team Dinners...lots of great suggestions. Buy two right away because people borrow this little book all the time.

This one gets used
This gets more use in our house than any other cookbook .It's very basic and simple.Common sense stuff.I'm not known for my cooking, but this book is easy for me to use and put out quality meals that taste good and that middle school kids will eat.My daughter and her athlete friends are on board (sometimes) with the concept of eating well to improve performance, and they use these recipes themselves.I actually made the granola and it's awesome.

Not what I had in mind.

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Reviews (9)

Good recipes.
I am not a diabetic.I got this book because of the "heart healthy" part of the title.The loaded baked potato soup is wonderful as is the broccoli soup.Those are the only 2 recipes I've tried so far, but they are well worth the price on their own, in my opinion.
D & H HEALTHY COOK BOOK
ONE OF THE VERY BEST BY A VERY WELL KNOWN AUTHOR

Sugar in almost EVERY recipe.
I was completely disappointed in this book and in fact, threw it in the garbage.I expected to find recipes to supplement my current bland diet, but upon examining this book, I found sugar to be in almost every recipe, including main courses, not to mention the deserts.This would be fine for someone who is simply trying to lose weight, but not for a diabetic.Especially one like me who is Type 2 and needs to strictly control their sugar consumption.I don't feel this author understands diabetic eating nor diabetes itself, as not controlling it properly can result in blindness and loss of limbs.I do not recommend this book for anyone who takes their diabetes seriously. ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

No weird foods or ingredients!
Being new to the gluten-free diet I have been very disappointed in the majority of the GF cookbooks.The ingredients are often a challenge to find, are expensive, and frankly just taste gross or have a funky texture.The more ingredients that are different from what we "used to eat" the more disappointing the outcome.Of all the cookbooks I've tried so far (8 of the "mainstream" ones) this one has the most familiar ingredients and "normal" foods.My 5 year old has enjoyed everything I have made from this book so far and has been excited to eat something GF that actually tastes like what he used to eat.The recipes are simple, fast, affordable, and best of all we actually enjoy food again!THANK YOU CONNIE SARROS!

Incompetent Batchelor
It has been very difficult for me to eat properly since my diagnosis. I never cooked before, and rely on eating out or other people cooking. This book helped even me! Trust me, if I can follow these recipes, anyone can. I was surprised how easy and delicious they were. Thanks! ... Read more

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You've got to read this book!
I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book.
HEALTHY CALENDAR OF DIABETIC COOKING
THIS IS THE VERY BEST WAY TO COOK FOR DIABETICS.
highly pleased
I received this book in Feb., but started with the first week of recipes.Most of the meals have been good, some have been excellent.They seem to be right in line with low glycemic diet guidelines.Several meals that claim to serve 4 didn't serve 3. I have skipped some meals, but have tried several new herbs and vegs.
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You've got to read this book!
I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book.
Fine recipes; unrealistic portions
I understand these recipes are intended to introduce people to eating more appropriately sized meals -- a worthy cause.However, the book goes way overboard.
Good Eating for Good Health
The book is beautifully illustrated andthe recipes are innovative, based on easy-to-find ingredients.I recently served the Mixed Greens with Blueberries and Feta salad and the Asian-style Stir-fried Vegetables at a dinner party andthey were a big hit.The nutritional data is helpful to those on restricted diets.I have recommended this book to my daughter who is an avid cookbook collector, as am I.This one is a keeper! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American cooking    2. Cookery    3. Cookery, American    4. Cooking    5. Cooking / Wine    6. Diet in disease    7. Health & Healing - Cancer    8. Health & Healing - General    9. Health & Healing - Weight Control    10. Nutrition    11. Health & wholefood cookery    12. Cooking    13. General    14. Health & Fitness    15. Nutrition