- Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Jeremy P Tarcher; New edition edition (23 Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1585421049
- ISBN-13: 978-1585421046
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,250,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An unprecedented and impeccably reported look at how American food manufacturers and their 'products' may be endangering our minds. Simontacchi's book focuses on the problems presented by new food artifacts and offers nutritional primers, solutions and recipies.
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Shakin Up Mealtime!, 30 May 2000
By Valery Amador - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Minds and Harming Our Children
"Bravo" Carol for telling the truth about the American diet and how it is effecting not only our children, but ourselves. I must say that I had quite a few moments of, "Ah-ha!" as I read through specific examples of health issues that myself and my family have experienced due to processed foods. I was particularly thankful for the suggestions for improvement and messages of hope that you give your reader. I know there are going to be some changes happening in our household! This is must read!
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Not Junk Science, 1 Sep 2004
By PatBubo "patbubo3" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Brains (Mass Market Paperback)
This book has influenced me in no small way, and since I first read it several years ago and made various changes to my diet, my family and I have reaped so many very real rewards.
I no longer shop in the "center" of the grocery store except when absolutely necessary. I choose fresh produce, dairy, and breads instead and I compose simple meals with the ingredients: brown rice, grains, vegetables, real butter, etc. They take even less time than various "instant" products I used to use.
My family has, and especially I have, experienced redoubled energy, concentration, psychological calm, weight loss, regularity, steady sleep habits and many more benefits leading to our happiness and well-being. Ms. Simontacci may not have all the research -- but she has noticed these benefits in her subjects and they cannot be denied. The science to back up all of her claims is out there and has been stated by nutritionists and backed by research and experience over and over again. Aspartame, for instance, has been found unsafe on many fronts, and not just by some extremist sect as one reviewer claims (see "Excitotoxins" for more info). Most importantly, this book raises questions like, "shouldn't we at least be examining what we put in our bodies and feed our children?" I refuse to one day tell my kids not to do drugs, but the next day feed them non-nutritive, "non-food." ALL chemicals affect our metabolism, and potentially our brain health -- not just certain chemicals. That's what food is designed to do. Otherwise, we wouldn't need it!
The suggestion that we begin eating real food again is not crazy, but common sense that our society overloooks every day. Whether we consciously know the reasons why nutritious food is helping us or not, the benefits are there, and our bodies will do the work. Anyone claiming this book is "junk science" is probably in the food industry, and a "Crazy Maker" himself.
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No Wonder We're All Somewhat Crazy, 30 Aug 2000
By Jo Sheppard - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Minds and Harming Our Children
Like most people, I try to eat right. I read labels and avoid Nutrosweet, MSG, and other suspect additives. And yet my energy level is low, I experience mood swings and occasional sleeplessness. I observe children who are anxious, moody, and have a difficult time in school. And I wonder what we are doing wrong that we have such problems. But it was by chance that I picked up The Crazy Makers How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Brains and Harming Our Children. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. This book both frightens the reader as it describes the bizarre results of our poor diets and offers an easy solution as it clearly and factually explains what vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs are essential for physical and mental development and growth and what food products and additives not only are non-nutritive but actually harmful to growing bodies and minds. The book is easy to follow, cites credible studies of daily requirements and actual nutritional content, offers recipes for entrees and snacks that not only satisfy but fortify the body, and lists sites for puchasing healthful foods. The extensive Notes section is a complete bibliography for anyone interested in health and nutrition. This book has been added to my cooking and health collection and I expect to consult it regularly.
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