Books
The China Study Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health – by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas M. Campbell II, MD
Whole Rethinking the Science of Nutrition – by T. Colin Campbell, PhD with Howard Jacobson, PhD
Campbell’s books were both eye openers for me.
The Starch Solution Eat The Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight For Good – by John A. McDougall, MD and Mary McDougall
Mad Cowboy Plain Truth From the Cattle Rancher Who Won’t Eat Meat – by Howard F. Lyman with Glen Merzer
I didn’t expect to learn so much from this one, but found it loaded with information and documented research. There’s a video by the same name; I’d skip it. It is not representative of what Lyman has to say or share in this book.
No More Bull The Mad Cowboy Targets America’s Worst Enemy: Our Diet – by Howard F. Lyman with Glen Merzer and Joanna Samorrow-Merzer
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD
21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, And Dramatically Improve Your Health – Neal D. Barnard, MD
Neal Barnard has written extensively on food’s relationship to Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and more. He also formed Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which has taken issues and corporations to court over the misinformation and misrepresentation. There are many YouTube videos of his talks and presentations – Google and click them up for a look-see.
Whitewash The Disturbing Truth About Cow’s Milk and Your Health – by Dr. Joseph Keon
Engine 2 Diet The Texas Firefighter’s 28-Day Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds – by Rip Esselstyn
The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World – by John Robbins and Dean Ornish, MD
John Robbins is son of Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors Ice Cream founder. He ditched being heir to that throne for a simpler life and one he found more healthful. He’s an important voice, and writes not only on food and health, but on how food affects our culture and planet.
Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness and the Future of Life on Earth – by John Robbins
No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution – by John Robbins