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# 6-week rapid plan Thousands of peer-reviewed studies 100% plant-based meals Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Revised Edition

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- • **Combat Toxic Hunger:** Unique insights into overcoming food addiction and distinguishing real vs. toxic hunger.
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## Overview

Eat to Live, Revised Edition, is a best-selling, science-driven nutrition guide offering a transformative 6-week plant-based program that promotes fast, sustainable weight loss and improved health. Backed by thousands of peer-reviewed studies, it provides actionable strategies to overcome food addiction, optimize nutrient intake, and enhance longevity, making it a must-have roadmap for millennials seeking vibrant wellness and lasting vitality.

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Review: Excellent Book with some Caveats - Dr. Fuhrman's book is an excellent read for anyone wanting information that is accurate and based on not just one, but thousands of peer reviewed studies. Before reading this book I had read several other books on nutrition and thought I had a pretty good understanding of how things worked, but this book definitely added to my knowledge and depth of understanding. Some of the new things I learned are that vegetables have protein. I never knew this before, which sounds kind of silly now. It's kind of a duh moment when Dr. Fuhrman points out that cows eat grass yet they pack on plenty of muscle. Another thing I learned is that when refined oils are consumed, the body has no processing to do and the fat is stored directly in your adipose tissue. When I read this, it made sense; our cell's need glucose to function and when you eat a combination of carbohydrates, protein and refined oil (fat), your body immediately starts using the glucose for energy. The body can and does break down fat to use for energy, but its first choice is glucose, so when your body has a choice, it will always choose glucose--so the oil is immediately stored in your fatty tissue. I do have a couple criticisms and concerns however. Dr. Fuhrman suggests that we eat 100% plant based meals with copious amounts of leafy greens, a variety of fruits, and daily consumption of 1 Tbs flaxseed meal, 1 cup minimum legumes, and optional whole grains in moderation. Fuhrman says we should only be eating 3 times a day (the between meal times allow our cells to focus on detox) and that when we eat, we should eat as much as we want but stop when we get full. Additionally, he talks about toxic hunger v.s. real hunger. He says real hunger is felt in the throat and mouth and that toxic hunger is felt in the stomach. He writes that when we feel toxic hunger we can feel week, fog headed, and that after being on his plan for four to six weeks this will clear. Here is my problem with this: My plant based meals consist of copious amounts of large dark leafy greens, or green salads topped with vegetables and lemon juice for dressing. I get full quickly because of the fiber and nutrient content, however, the calories of my meals range from 200 to 300 cal. The bulk of the fiber really fills me up so it's hard to eat more calories than this in one sitting. If I were to only eat three of these meals a day, my daily caloric intake would be between 600 and 900, pretty low if you ask me. Additionally, I like to exercise, something that Fuhrman never addresses in his eating plan. I can do the plant based thing, but really I need to be eating every two to three hours, especially when I am exercising. I tried to only eat three meals per day, but the hunger I felt in between was all consuming... was it toxic hunger? I am not convinced. I think I either need to have a little piece of lean mean with each meal, or I need to eat more often. Another critique is that he does not stress enough the importance of consuming omega 3. So omega 3 comes in three forms, ALA, EPA, DHA. The ALA form comes from plants and the EPA and DHA come from animal sources such as salmon or krill. Your body needs DHA, it is vitally important in many bodily functions such as myleination of your neurons and anti-inflammatory processes. The ALA form of omega 3 is fine, but it must be converted by the body into DHA, and the amount of ALA converted has been estimated at 50% or less. DHA is ready to go for your body to use, so you don't run the risk of becoming deficient in this very important and vital fat. There is SO much research on the importance and benefits of fish oil that I am dismayed that Furhman does not give credit here where it's due. His arguments about potential pollutants in fish oil are not persuasive enough to me, especially when there is such high quality, nearly pharmaceutical grade oils out there. I take Carlson's Finest Fish Oil, it is tested by a third reputable party and the results are published online. There are other fine brands out there as well. Do your homework and take fish oil! I have one final major criticism: Our bodies' need protein. Our immune cells are made directly from protein therefore protein plays a vital role in immune function and is especially important when we are sick or our immune system is compromised (such as in chemo treatment). The amount of protein obtained from plant sources is minimal compared to lean, skinless animal protein. I don't mean the calorie to protein ratio, I mean a huge plate of lettuce, broccoli, and other veggies compared to a four ounce piece of lean chicken breast. If you don't eat numerous platefuls of veggies each and every day, then you are very likely deficient in protein if you are not concurrently consuming lean animal meat. When we get sick and become febrile, our metabolism revs up and caloric needs increase dramatically. Our immune cells are produced directly from protein, so if you are not getting adequate protein in your food, your body will start to tear down lean muscle to make white blood cells. If you are sick, are you really going to eat a huge plateful of veggies, or are you going to eat a 4oz piece of lean chicken? My point is that whether you eat 100% plant based meals or not, it is vitally important that you make sure to get enough protein (I'm not suggesting that high protein is good... I'm just saying low protein is definitely not good). In conclusion, I would say what impressed me the most was the data on cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and the positive effects having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can have on these things. This is my take away from this book. Eating plenty of unrefined, unprocessed vegetation daily is a requirement for optimal health. If you want to take it to the next level, cut out all processed food and oils from your diet (note that avocados, raw unsalted nuts and high quality fish oil are not only okay, but should be consumed in moderation) and do not add salt to anything. Even better, cut out all grain and eat legumes in moderation. I believe lean protein, in moderation, is not only healthy but will add to overall satisfaction and sustainability on this diet (Fuhrman does give two options, meatless, and meat in modoration... I strongly lean toward the latter).
Review: This is extremely useful information, most of it makes perfect sense. - This is extremely useful information, most of it makes perfect sense. I really can give this book about 4.5 stars - you will be a lot healthier, look a million times better and naturally lose as much fat as you want, without being hungry or irritable. You will feel better, sleep better and be happier. The only thing I would say is the first six weeks is a hardcore vegan diet. You will lose weight the fastest this way if your current health is so bad, and you must lose a ton of fat in the least possible time this way will achieve. One reason is it's almost impossible to over-eat if you eat this way. I personally followed this diet about 95% - the only difference is I eat about 1-2 oz. of sardines every other day. (maybe 7 oz/week). I discovered that if I don't have a tiny bit of fish every now and then, then I lose muscle, and feel weak and sick. But I don't need much, any more than 1-2 oz/day is most likely unnecessary. Plus, I don't have the serious nutrition issues that hardcore vegans face, such as chronic B12 deficiency, muscle wasting, phosphorus loss, mental fog, etc. Also, sardines and anchovies are about the lowest animals in the marine food chain, except plankton, etc. They have virtually no mercury compared to most fish. I personally feel this is how our ancestors probably made it. If you go back 20,000 years, you too would have been eating tons of raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, but also small amounts of fish, and even bugs (basically anything you could your hands on). Almost never would you be eating steak, and you certainly would never ever be eating cheese, ice cream etc. And the other issue is if eating nothing but raw vegetables and fruits all days long was the ultimate diet for humans, than there would be no need for additional vitamin B12 pills, or Vitamin D pills that he recommends taking while you are eating this way. If the small amount of organic harvested ocean fish is seriously detrimental to the spirit of Eat to Live, well I'm sorry, but even Dr. Fuhrman admits in this book, the vegetarian who eats, "a lot of processed vegetarian meals, pasta, processed grains, vegetable oils, etc" will be significantly worse off, than the person who eats "tons of raw vegetables, fruits and nuts all day, but has small amounts of fish, or chicken every once awhile". Other than that, it's the best out there. Embrace it. I have lost about 10 pounds of belly fat in four weeks, and that is simply walking 2 hrs each morning, no running, etc. I'm in my late 40's. I expect to lose more fat, and retain critical muscle too. Dr Fuhrman has laid out the roadmap for a very long, disease-free, happy life here on earth. It's up to each one of us to pick the map and follow it. It works!

## Features

- COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED (ORIGINAL EAT TO LIVE PUBLISHED IN 2003)
- REVOLUTIONARY SIX-WEEK EATING PLAN TO LOSING WEIGHT
- NEW INSIGHT TO FOOD ADDICTION, "TOXIC HUNGER" AND HOW TO OVERCOME
- NEW RECIPES
- LIVE LONGER, REDUCE NEED FOR MEDICATIONS AND DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,030 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Vegetarian Diets (Books) #59 in Weight Loss Diets (Books) #62 in Other Diet Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 11,347 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Book with some Caveats
*by J***N on August 8, 2012*

Dr. Fuhrman's book is an excellent read for anyone wanting information that is accurate and based on not just one, but thousands of peer reviewed studies. Before reading this book I had read several other books on nutrition and thought I had a pretty good understanding of how things worked, but this book definitely added to my knowledge and depth of understanding. Some of the new things I learned are that vegetables have protein. I never knew this before, which sounds kind of silly now. It's kind of a duh moment when Dr. Fuhrman points out that cows eat grass yet they pack on plenty of muscle. Another thing I learned is that when refined oils are consumed, the body has no processing to do and the fat is stored directly in your adipose tissue. When I read this, it made sense; our cell's need glucose to function and when you eat a combination of carbohydrates, protein and refined oil (fat), your body immediately starts using the glucose for energy. The body can and does break down fat to use for energy, but its first choice is glucose, so when your body has a choice, it will always choose glucose--so the oil is immediately stored in your fatty tissue. I do have a couple criticisms and concerns however. Dr. Fuhrman suggests that we eat 100% plant based meals with copious amounts of leafy greens, a variety of fruits, and daily consumption of 1 Tbs flaxseed meal, 1 cup minimum legumes, and optional whole grains in moderation. Fuhrman says we should only be eating 3 times a day (the between meal times allow our cells to focus on detox) and that when we eat, we should eat as much as we want but stop when we get full. Additionally, he talks about toxic hunger v.s. real hunger. He says real hunger is felt in the throat and mouth and that toxic hunger is felt in the stomach. He writes that when we feel toxic hunger we can feel week, fog headed, and that after being on his plan for four to six weeks this will clear. Here is my problem with this: My plant based meals consist of copious amounts of large dark leafy greens, or green salads topped with vegetables and lemon juice for dressing. I get full quickly because of the fiber and nutrient content, however, the calories of my meals range from 200 to 300 cal. The bulk of the fiber really fills me up so it's hard to eat more calories than this in one sitting. If I were to only eat three of these meals a day, my daily caloric intake would be between 600 and 900, pretty low if you ask me. Additionally, I like to exercise, something that Fuhrman never addresses in his eating plan. I can do the plant based thing, but really I need to be eating every two to three hours, especially when I am exercising. I tried to only eat three meals per day, but the hunger I felt in between was all consuming... was it toxic hunger? I am not convinced. I think I either need to have a little piece of lean mean with each meal, or I need to eat more often. Another critique is that he does not stress enough the importance of consuming omega 3. So omega 3 comes in three forms, ALA, EPA, DHA. The ALA form comes from plants and the EPA and DHA come from animal sources such as salmon or krill. Your body needs DHA, it is vitally important in many bodily functions such as myleination of your neurons and anti-inflammatory processes. The ALA form of omega 3 is fine, but it must be converted by the body into DHA, and the amount of ALA converted has been estimated at 50% or less. DHA is ready to go for your body to use, so you don't run the risk of becoming deficient in this very important and vital fat. There is SO much research on the importance and benefits of fish oil that I am dismayed that Furhman does not give credit here where it's due. His arguments about potential pollutants in fish oil are not persuasive enough to me, especially when there is such high quality, nearly pharmaceutical grade oils out there. I take Carlson's Finest Fish Oil, it is tested by a third reputable party and the results are published online. There are other fine brands out there as well. Do your homework and take fish oil! I have one final major criticism: Our bodies' need protein. Our immune cells are made directly from protein therefore protein plays a vital role in immune function and is especially important when we are sick or our immune system is compromised (such as in chemo treatment). The amount of protein obtained from plant sources is minimal compared to lean, skinless animal protein. I don't mean the calorie to protein ratio, I mean a huge plate of lettuce, broccoli, and other veggies compared to a four ounce piece of lean chicken breast. If you don't eat numerous platefuls of veggies each and every day, then you are very likely deficient in protein if you are not concurrently consuming lean animal meat. When we get sick and become febrile, our metabolism revs up and caloric needs increase dramatically. Our immune cells are produced directly from protein, so if you are not getting adequate protein in your food, your body will start to tear down lean muscle to make white blood cells. If you are sick, are you really going to eat a huge plateful of veggies, or are you going to eat a 4oz piece of lean chicken? My point is that whether you eat 100% plant based meals or not, it is vitally important that you make sure to get enough protein (I'm not suggesting that high protein is good... I'm just saying low protein is definitely not good). In conclusion, I would say what impressed me the most was the data on cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and the positive effects having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can have on these things. This is my take away from this book. Eating plenty of unrefined, unprocessed vegetation daily is a requirement for optimal health. If you want to take it to the next level, cut out all processed food and oils from your diet (note that avocados, raw unsalted nuts and high quality fish oil are not only okay, but should be consumed in moderation) and do not add salt to anything. Even better, cut out all grain and eat legumes in moderation. I believe lean protein, in moderation, is not only healthy but will add to overall satisfaction and sustainability on this diet (Fuhrman does give two options, meatless, and meat in modoration... I strongly lean toward the latter).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is extremely useful information, most of it makes perfect sense.
*by B***R on April 29, 2013*

This is extremely useful information, most of it makes perfect sense. I really can give this book about 4.5 stars - you will be a lot healthier, look a million times better and naturally lose as much fat as you want, without being hungry or irritable. You will feel better, sleep better and be happier. The only thing I would say is the first six weeks is a hardcore vegan diet. You will lose weight the fastest this way if your current health is so bad, and you must lose a ton of fat in the least possible time this way will achieve. One reason is it's almost impossible to over-eat if you eat this way. I personally followed this diet about 95% - the only difference is I eat about 1-2 oz. of sardines every other day. (maybe 7 oz/week). I discovered that if I don't have a tiny bit of fish every now and then, then I lose muscle, and feel weak and sick. But I don't need much, any more than 1-2 oz/day is most likely unnecessary. Plus, I don't have the serious nutrition issues that hardcore vegans face, such as chronic B12 deficiency, muscle wasting, phosphorus loss, mental fog, etc. Also, sardines and anchovies are about the lowest animals in the marine food chain, except plankton, etc. They have virtually no mercury compared to most fish. I personally feel this is how our ancestors probably made it. If you go back 20,000 years, you too would have been eating tons of raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, but also small amounts of fish, and even bugs (basically anything you could your hands on). Almost never would you be eating steak, and you certainly would never ever be eating cheese, ice cream etc. And the other issue is if eating nothing but raw vegetables and fruits all days long was the ultimate diet for humans, than there would be no need for additional vitamin B12 pills, or Vitamin D pills that he recommends taking while you are eating this way. If the small amount of organic harvested ocean fish is seriously detrimental to the spirit of Eat to Live, well I'm sorry, but even Dr. Fuhrman admits in this book, the vegetarian who eats, "a lot of processed vegetarian meals, pasta, processed grains, vegetable oils, etc" will be significantly worse off, than the person who eats "tons of raw vegetables, fruits and nuts all day, but has small amounts of fish, or chicken every once awhile". Other than that, it's the best out there. Embrace it. I have lost about 10 pounds of belly fat in four weeks, and that is simply walking 2 hrs each morning, no running, etc. I'm in my late 40's. I expect to lose more fat, and retain critical muscle too. Dr Fuhrman has laid out the roadmap for a very long, disease-free, happy life here on earth. It's up to each one of us to pick the map and follow it. It works!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Book that FINALLY got through to me
*by M***H on January 9, 2013*

I found this book, and this author, at the perfect time..This book is full of common sense, backed up by loads of hard data from thousands of high-quality studies. It is also uncompromising, and well outside the mainstream of diet advice. Don't expect to hear that you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and still maintain your health, let alone a healthy weight. This book and eating plan have helped me to lose 35 pounds in about four months, and I am still losing. If you are ready to take real action to take control of your health and your weight, this book -- and LIFESTYLE -- will take you there. Dr. Fuhrman really doesn't care if you like what you read or not. You may feel upset at the suggestion that you MUST limit or eliminate your consumption of animal products. You may protest that you don't really like vegetables. You might put the book down because you are not interested in making the necessary changes to insure good health. Everyone is entitled to make their own life choices. However, what I read made sense to me. Not in the way that I was simply agreeing with what I wanted to hear, but that, as a thinking person, I found the evidence to be overwhelming. Knowing what I now know, I can't continue on the same path that was leading to short-term weight loss, inevitable weight gain, and poor health. I now believe that the rest of my life can be vital and healthy. One need never get diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or cancer. As I have changed my eating habits to the "nutritarian" (consuming high-nutrient foods), I feel healthy and more energized. A happy side effect is that the weight has been just falling off. The author includes dozens of inspiring stories of people who actually reversed heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a host of other ills, sometimes losing hundreds of pounds, through excellence in nutrition, rather than through medications. Pretty impressive. This is not an easy program, especially at the beginning. Most people can't stand to be uncomfortable or inconvenienced for one moment. However, if you are willing to stick with it through the first week, you will be on a road to vibrant good health. The recipes are delicious and interesting, and have also simplified our meal preparations. I have actually not been hungry, tired, cranky, or dissatisfied at any time. There was a bit of headache and morning tiredness that I noticed off and on during the first month, as I went through the detox process and the effects of processed foods, dairy, meats, and too many starchy carbs, left my system. However, it was well worth it to go through that relatively minor discomfort for the results I have experienced. Cravings and hunger are gone. I now have a healthy appetitie for healthy food. I've been telling everyone about this book. I have lost about 15% of my previous peak weight, and am now simply overweight, instead of being morbidly obese. I am halfway to my overall goal of losing 70 pounds, almost 30% of my weight. People whom I haven't seen in a few months say they hardly recognize me. I am now hooked on feeling good, and look forward to reaping the healthy rewards of a healthy body. The breakthrough idea for me was this: excess weight is not simply a cosmetic issue. Excess weight is the gateway indicator to the worst diseases that can befall a human being. It is a health issue of the most serious importance. Give the six-week plan a try. Educate yourself and make an informed decision. I truly believe this book is a life-saver.

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