Unlock Your Potential for a Longer, Healthier Life with the Eat for Life Program: A Nutrient-Rich Plan for Reversing Disease and Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss

Angela C. Adams: easy to use and read

United States on Oct 04, 2023

K.G.: Joel Fuhrman is one of my favorite doctors. Totally honest and meticulous research.

United States on Aug 20, 2023

Carmy: Makes a lot of sense but a bit difficult to follow for me anyways.

Canada on Jan 16, 2023

John Hartman: I had held off reading this book, thinking it would be a rehash of Dr. Fuhrman’s previous books.
Not so. It is a fine, fine recap of earlier teachings plus much more.

His books always carry intriguing concepts and terms, suggestive ones such as “aromatase inhibitors” and “ellagic acids.”

In this volume we find striking terms: telomere erosion, gene silencing, insulin packaging, dopaminergic neuron loss, heterocyclic amines, DNA methylation, anxiolytic depression, down-regulated detoxification, thermogenic stimulants, glycotoxins, and intramyocellular lipids.

Exotic new nutrients are mentioned: terpenes, diterpenes, tocopherols.

We are strongly made aware of certain dangers: oxidized LDL, over-supplementation, excess salt in the diet, low IGF-1 levels in seniors, excessive fish oil, when cholesterol can be too low, and the triage hypothesis.

We are also given key points for health: the critical role of zinc, the ‘second meal effect’ of beans, how certain sprouts/ baby greens are more effective than the mature version; and five fundamental supplementation needs.

This book really gets down to biological nuts and bolts: we...

United States on Nov 25, 2022

coupadi: While there is no shortage of plant-based diets available to the public, most are lacking in crucial micronutrients for optimal health. Dr. Fuhrman’s diet focusses on eating high nutrient whole plant based food and supplementation at conservative levels. Another popular diet which focusses on starch (lots of potatoes) may work for weight loss in the short term; however it does not provide sufficient nutrients such as omega 3 to protect against diseases such as Alzheimer’s in later years. I highly recommend this book and all of Dr Fuhrman’s work.

Canada on Mar 25, 2022

Karin: I ordered the paperback version as it was cheaper but returned it as the writing was much smaller than on the hardcover version (makes sense since the book is much smaller). It’s a very well written book, makes a lot of sense but there are no pictures with the recipes and the book is all black and white.

United Kingdom on Jul 07, 2021

Kathy Y.: I'm not sure who the target audience really is for this book(?) The book was very hard to get through! As someone with a somewhat scientific background I quickly became exhausted with all the studies (and data) that was referenced!! I'm sure it's meant to prove and convince the reader, using the science as evidence, for the need for eating a nutritious diet. However the average person neither understands (gets lost in the many details), nor is really interested in the specifics of the scientific trials. Perhaps only summary points and/or key points should have been given in the chapter (similar to what was provided in the Summary at the end of the chapters - I found this section to be perfect!) The Scientific data and or study information should then be placed in an Appendix for those interested in the specifics. NO DOUBT there is great information given in this book, however over time reading all the other information distracts you from what you should really focus on. Anyone who picks up this book, and is struggling with health or weight issues, really wants to get to the bottom line - quickly. They are not looking to add frustration and boredom to their symptoms! -- All this...

United States on Mar 31, 2021

Beta: This book reveals the truth about the best and worst foods to eat for health and longevity. It is the only guide you’ll ever need to make the best choices for your health.

Canada on Mar 12, 2021

Mr. P. Harding: Everything I have read so far makes poefect sense.
Things I have tried so far are easy to follow. I bought the hard back version & expect to be using it continually far a long time.
I would recommend it to anyone who genuinly cares about their health.

United Kingdom on Oct 20, 2020

Joanna D.: Is what Joel Fuhrman says true? If you eat foods with good micronutrients and lower caloric value, you can avoid illnesses? We mostly know this to be true; you can avoid Type II Diabetes, a real health killer. And heart disease. But what about dementia and inflammation and autoimmune diseases (arthritis, etc.) Can a good diet reduce the onset of these age-related conditions?

Dr. Furhman proposes a "nutrarian diet" which is heavily plant based and includes a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables (no surprise there.) Some of is surprisingly simple; eat a large salad every day. (I like to make up a big salad that I enjoy, sort of a combination Italian and Greek salad) and douse it with lemon juice and a small squirt of olive oil. I keep it in a big Sterilite tub and scoop it out for any meal, even breakfast.

You should have raw nuts and seeds daily (I put mine on my salad, seeds, I can't have nuts, sadly. Allergy.) But sunflower and pumpkin go on my salad and chia in smoothies.

Eat three fresh fruits daily.

One thing my doctor in Germany years ago (I had two naturopaths as primary care physicians) said was that keeping hydrated and eating a lot of good veg...

United States on Mar 03, 2020