book primal body primal mind

[Stellaria_graminea]

I want to read this book, it sounds really interesting.

Like others have mentioned above, I also have relatives and friends that probably will improve their health a lot from changing their diet. The problem is, how do I present the information in the best way?

Not directly telling them, I think, there's a lot of problems with that. Rather give some hints and let them read the books themselves (but then, most of the information is available in english, only some in our language).

It's not my decision what they should eat, but I think they should have the information. Preferably in a way they would give a try to think over. A rather general problem, of course. There's one person that might be highly interested, but the rest will probably stick to their previous "knowing", supported by the official views. Low carb diets are spreading, however, that might help.

During the centuries before the last one, a lot of my ancestors lived past 90 and almost to 100 years. In the last century, however, there has been a drop of 20 years or so. Still rather long, but especially the females had a long period with reduced health at the end of their lives.

 

[RedFox]

Like others have mentioned above, I also have relatives and friends that probably will improve their health a lot from changing their diet. The problem is, how do I present the information in the best way?

First thing to take into account is external considering. Working out if someone is asking to solve health issues or if they are just complaining (and will do nothing but complain) is one example or working out if someone is asking. I tend to drop the occasional hint/suggestion, such as 'have you looked into the possible causes of....?' to test the waters and see how responsive someone is to exploring things by them self.

The best solution for sharing though is to be an excellent living example of the health benefits of the diet. That way you will most likely have people ask 'how come you never get sick?' etc

It can be extremely painful to watch others (especially family and loved ones) get sick through false information/lies about diet (and the food industry built on it)....but sometimes there is nothing to be done other than offering comfort and advice if they ask. Its unfortunate but sometimes people can't be helped.

 

[Stellaria_graminea]

First thing to take into account is external considering. Working out if someone is asking to solve health issues or if they are just complaining (and will do nothing but complain) is one example or working out if someone is asking. I tend to drop the occasional hint/suggestion, such as 'have you looked into the possible causes of....?' to test the waters and see how responsive someone is to exploring things by them self.

The best solution for sharing though is to be an excellent living example of the health benefits of the diet. That way you will most likely have people ask 'how come you never get sick?' etc

It can be extremely painful to watch others (especially family and loved ones) get sick through false information/lies about diet (and the food industry built on it)....but sometimes there is nothing to be done other than offering comfort and advice if they ask. Its unfortunate but sometimes people can't be helped.

Indeed, the people I am concerned about have different ways of coping with their health problems. For some, I think it's mostly complaining and they will not really change their diet. Others might consider it. Especially if it's a small change in the first place.

For instance, I sleep much better now than a few years ago. The difference is probably caused by the elimination of gluten, I have tested this a bit. One of my relatives have similar problems, and it is easy to check - just to quit gluten for a short period. That might be a start. This is a person who probably will think about it, too.

I like the weight put upon external considerations.

 

[Trajan]

Primal body primal mind

A book on primal eating including among other things why Saturated fat and cholesterol are not so bad after all, gluten's negative effects, eating for brain health etc. Not a bad book overall.

 

[SovereignDove]

Re: Primal body primal mind

I am currently reading this book, thanks to the book recommendations found here, and am glad I did. It is really opening my eyes to the foods available around me, and is full of good nutritional information. It disspells many of the food myths the public is sold on. The websites she mentions are helpful for locating the quality grass fed meats in local areas, such as:

http://www.eatwild.com/index.html

There are several indexes of websites, references, recommended books, foundations, articles, sample menus, protein content of foods, how to start on a primal diet, and laboratories.

The information contained in this book would have been useful to learn in school, or at least years ago, OSIT. The advice she gives for supplementing the primal diet is informative also (as are the threads on diet and health found here!)

 

[Nicholas]

Re: Primal body primal mind

A book on primal eating including among other things why Saturated fat and cholesterol are not so bad after all, gluten's negative effects, eating for brain health etc. Not a bad book overall.

Hi trajan, you may want to check out this thread that discusses this book and has links to more threads of two other important books; Life Without Bread and The Vegetarian Myth.

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