- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc (30 Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0805067280
- ISBN-13: 978-0805067286
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.6 x 2.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,169,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This health and nutrition guide is based on the idea that everyone fits into one of three body types. Identifying each type by a simple colour - red, yellow or green - Zimmerman provides a questionnaire to help readers determine their primary and complimentary colours and explains which foods are best for which colour types. For example, reds do very well on a vegetarian diet, yellows need some animal protein to feel their best, and greens will reap benefits from pungent foods and strong spices. "Eat your Colours" has information on news-making topics such as phytoestrogens, which can reduce the risk of breast cancer, lutein and zeaxonthin, which protect the eyes of computer users and prevent the common eye disorder macular degeneration, and anthocyanidins, which reduce inflammation in cases of chronic disease. This book offers practical, easy-to-follow advice on: creating meal plans using the optimal foods for each colour; using herbs, spices, sauces and condiments to balance off-colours; and discovering weaknesses and combating them by eating the right foods.
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This Physician Says: Buy Eat Your Colors and Read It, 13 Aug 2001
By John Asarian, M.D., M.P.H. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eat Your Colors (Owl Books) (Paperback)
I am an experienced pediatrician with an interest in nutrition. This is one of the best books on the subject that I have ever read. I give it a five star rating. It includes an up to date summary of current nutrition research, much of which can be confusing. Fortunately, she is able to sort out and clarify much of the confusion. The author includes some great tables that I plan to use as a reference. For example, she has an informative table about the different kinds of rice, which turns out to be a very healthy grain. What I really liked was her fresh approach to the subject. Many nutrition books can be boring-this one is well written and interesting. I kept saying to myself, "How does she know so much about me and my habits?" There are very few foods that I don't like, but somehow she knew which ones and why. (hint: I discovered I was a "red" body type and they have many common characteristics). Complete the body type questionnaire for some fresh insights into your life and you'll see what I mean. In addition, I discovered some totally unexpected gems. For example, she has the best description of the causes of excess intestinal gas that I've ever read. She has great information about antioxidants, soy foods, cancer prevention and heart disease prevention including many useful tables. After reading this book I came away with a fresh approach to shopping, storing food, and eating. In addition, Marcia Zimmerman opened my mind to learning more about Ayurvedic medicine. She was able to relate a 5000 year old approach to medicine to the 21st century. When an author can not only teach me new information about diet and health, but also open my mind to new possibilities, she's pulled off quite a feat. I plan to recommend this book to my friends, patients and medical colleagues. It is a welcome addition to my personal library. I suggest you buy Eat Your Colors, read it, and see if you will also be motivated to change your diet-I certainly was.
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Physician Gives This Book Highest Ratings!, 27 Aug 2001
By Hyla Cass "Holistic Physician & Author" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eat Your Colors (Owl Books) (Paperback)
As a practitioner, author, and educator in the field nutritional medicine, and an enthusiastic fan of Macia Zimmerman’s other book, The ADD Nutrition Solution, I can only say—Marcia Zimmerman has scored again! She takes ancient Ayurvedic principles, adds a clear scientific explanation, and provides a practical guidebook for improving and maintaining your health your health. With individualized programs, and delicious meal plans, you can begin eating according to own "color" type. No need to ever again be intimidated by "phytochemicals", "antioxidants", and "carotenoids"—you’ll not only be eating them, and loving them, but you will understand why! --- Hyla Cass, M.D., author of several books, including St. John’s Wort: Nature’s Blues Buster, Kava: Nature’s Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia, and Natural Highs (due in 2002)....
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I'm loving 'eating my colors', 2 Oct 2001
By Jeri Mullins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eat Your Colors (Owl Books) (Paperback)
I'm loving 'eating my colors'. I'm red as can be and all my favorite foods are what I get to eat. I noticed a difference after the first week, more energy, better sleep, and I even lost 4 pounds without using any diet pills.Thank you so much Marcia for writing this book. I will be buying several more copies and sending them to my friends for Birthday's and other gift ideas.]
And thank you for my better health.
Jeri Mullins
Olympic Valley, Ca.
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