Red Pen Reviews Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet: Smart, Simple, Science-Based Strategies for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
Barbara Rolls
The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet, by nutrition researcher Barbara Rolls, PhD, and dietitian Mindy Hermann, RD, argues that the energy density of the diet is an important determinant of calorie intake and body weight, and presents a weight loss diet plan that’s low in energy density.
Paperback, 2013
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The Proof Is in the Plants: How Science Shows a Plant-Based Diet Could Save Your Life (and the Planet)
Simon Hill
Summary: The Proof is in the Plants, by Simon Hill, makes the case that a minimally-processed, plant-predominant diet helps to maintain a healthy weight and can reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
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The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World
Mark Hyman
ICYMI: We recently published our review of The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World By Mark Hyman Review written by @SamuelDickenUK https://t.co/Uaiy2jWEDR https://t.co/3XAHO8m1FJ
Hardcover, 2021
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The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong--And How Eating More Might Save Your Life
James Dinicolantonio
NEW: Just published on our site - a review of The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong–and How Eating More Might Save Your Life by Dr. James DiNicolantonio. https://t.co/3XXTmorocj https://t.co/aFD34uaSEi
Paperback, 2020
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How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss
Michael Greger
Here is an update on our funding drive: - How Not to Diet by Michael Greger has the lead with $515 so far - The Art and Science of Low-Carbohydrate Living by Jeff Volek and Stephen Phinney are in a strong 2nd place position with $330 https://t.co/b3buy2Z3fS
Hardcover, 2019
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet
Paul Saladino
We recently reviewed The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health written by Paul Saladino. Here's how it fared. https://t.co/gRko06SZXB https://t.co/5lfUNSE1rf
Paperback, 2020
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Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--And How to Fight It
Benjamin Bikman
ICYMI: We reviewed Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease–and How to Fight It By Benjamin Bikman Primary reviewer:@MyNutritionSci Peer-reviewer:@MorganPfiffner https://t.co/usd4r1A7MR https://t.co/N1WU26WmfV
Paperback, 2021
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating
Christy Harrison
Just published: Our review of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating By Christy Harrison https://t.co/gf3PPEwd5H https://t.co/14rSOzoZii
Paperback, 2021
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
Jason Fung
- Nearly a dead heat in 3rd place between The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung ($295) followed closely by Deep Nutrition by Cate Shanahan ($285) https://t.co/2pkoRbCcht
Paperback, 2018
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book