I’m a huge fan of Joel Fuhrman’s Eat to Live. It’s the only book about a mostly raw vegan eating plan that extensively cites the peer-reviewed research literature. My only issue with the work is that the recipes suck (sorry Joel). The book espouses a lifestyle which is extremely healthy and it’s very convincing. Dr. Fuhrman, like Gabriel Cousens, has helped thousands of people lose weight, lower blood pressure, lower diabetes medications and just generally feel better.
I’m a member of his website and find it helpful in getting recipes from other ETL adherents and in getting some much needed motivation from the support forums.
Here’s a few quotations from Dr. Fuhrman which have helped me stay motivated (don’t ask about the 30 day challenge – I’m hanging in there, barely).
“…It is more difficult to go off and on, and less stressful if you just decide to do it and stop looking for excuses to eat garbage.”
“…you have to eat the greens to break the cycle, whether you feel like it or not.”
“You don’t have to work to do this diet-style, you just have to eat it, and not eat the other stuff”
“..completely change your mindset from trying to eat healthfully to doing it 100%”
“…Don’t “try” to do it. Just do it no matter what, or don’t eat. If you are 100% committed you always find a way to make it work. If you are just “trying” you always find an excuse to not make it work”
“The SALAD is the main dish”
“Eating a huge, delicious salad is the secret to successful weight control and a long healthy life.”
-Dr. Fuhrman
