Catchy title, huh?
I read this book yesterday straight through without
stopping. When you are as sick as I am, a book like this seems like an
imperative read. But here’s the thing, it’s even more important for people who
are not sick (yet) and that is why I thought I would recommend it to all of you.
It’s quite a book. I don’t want to sound all preachy, however, it could very
well save lives. So, I thought it would be fun for all of you to read it and
then we could discuss it! Our very first book club book!
Just to whet your
whistle, here are some snippets from the book:
Though breast cancer is the most common cancer specific to women
globally, Asian women are up to five times less likely to develop breast cancer
than North American women. Why? One possibility is their intake of green tea, a
common staple in many Asian diets. Green tea has been associated with about 30%
reduction in breast cancer risk.
Happier people are less likely to get sick.
People eating plant-based diets appeared to experience significantly
fewer negative emotions than omnivores.
People who eat dairy-free, plant-based diets were found to have
significantly lower blood levels of the PCBs implicated in the development of
Parkinson’s disease.
Common foods that may be protective against radiation damage
include garlic, turmeric, and mint leaves.
The lowest validated rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the world are
found in rural India, where people eat traditional, plant based diets centered
on grains and vegetables.
So as you can surmise, the book is about foods that keep you
healthy. And I am all about this... I say, as I am sucking down a green juice. After reading the book, mark my words… You
will never eat meat, poultry or eggs again! Why? Because it’s fucking gross,
that’s why.
The book is a complete eye-opener so let’s discuss! Get the
book, read it and leave your thoughts in the comment section and sadly say
goodbye to beef bourguignon.
