Books to read about food and lifestyle
What does a healthy lifestyle look like? How can food transform health? These books are essential for answering questions about real wellness.
Here's an important point to keep in mind about food - it is just a part of a healthy life. You may be what you eat. But you may also be what you breathe and think. That's a conclusion I reached after hearing about the roles of simple necessities such as mindfulness and fresh air. That being said, even with the most balanced lifestyle, food plays a big role in quality of life.
Recommended lifestyle changes overlap in the best books from experts. That is because various health issues are related to each other and lifestyle can fix or support so much.
The Proof is in the Plants
Simon Hill, nutritionist, recently released this book to inform everyone about food and health. It is a great starting point for anyone who wants to feel better. Aussies would appreciate the focus on Australian problems to overcome with food. This author shares so much compassion for people as much as the planet. Hill presents the science around plant based whole foods. A real critical view reveals the strengths, weaknesses and undeniable facts. Read this book now for an introduction or bird's eye view of the realities around food.
Followers will already know Simon Hill from his podcast, Plant Proof. This includes longer conversations with people whose work is relevant to the book.
Fibre Fueled
This four-week "journey" shows how gut health is connected to serious conditions of the body and mind. Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI is known as "Dr. B" or "The Gut Health MD." The author is relatable and not perfectionist.
The book was published in 2020. This author now encourages an enthusiastic community of followers. This social media quote is everything, "You can make as many healthy food swaps as you want. But you can't swap out happiness."That being said, this cool doctor continues teaching the audience about useful food hacks for free on Instagram. Read the book for context. Then follow along to see more about the connection between the gut and the brain, a comparison between broccoli and broccoli sprouts, the benefit of combining turmeric with black pepper and a recipe for quick-pickled beetroots. These ideas are all good. A good understanding starts with the book Fibre Fueled.
Your Body in Balance
This is the book I wish I could have read as a teenager. Dr. Neal Barnard, MD, shows the link between food and hormones. Guess what. Hormones are associated with much more than moods and periods. The book also gives ideas on hopefully reducing risk of some cancers and type 2 diabetes. Everyone should know the facts about how a plant-based diet can help the metabolism, PMS and uncomfortable symptoms. That's right. Seriously. Let's wonder how women may respond if they realised they could feel more comfortable after simple food swaps. People of any gender can discover the connections between their food and cancers. I didn't even realise hormones had anything to do with cancer until I heard the teachings of Dr Barnard. Your Body in Balance reminded me of how food may potentially save lives and transform quality of life.
30 Day Alzheimer's Solution
Don't wait until old age to prevent cognitive decline. Honestly, when I hear about dementia, I think of the elderly. But prevention can apparently start when we're younger. If food could help me to avoid losing my mind, that sounds good.
Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are known as "Team Sherzai" who claim to be experts in Alzheimer's. Their book is also relevant to dementia, which is apparently the "...second leading cause of death of Australians," according to Dementia Australia.
This book is great for anyone who hopes to strive towards better possible memory and brain power as life goes on. We have all heard of people who struggle with memory and the mind. It may even happen to family members. There is more to a strong brain than sudoku and crosswords. Food and other lifestyle choices can transform the old noggin. These authors share the scientific facts about what really works.
Find these books and binge-read them now.
Actually, at a steady balanced pace, read through all these books. They are some of the essential resources for journeying towards true wellness.
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