by Aglaee Jacob, MS, RD “An evidence-based, holistic, cutomized nutritional approach. Learn about FODMAPs, SIBO, non-responsive celiac disease, food sensitivities and more.” This book is thorough — almost to its detriment. I appreciate that she has a careful, thoughtful approach, not being quick to slap a one-size-fits-all solution on all digestive issues. But it can … Read more
by Gretchen Rubin This book explores how we make and break habits. The author delves into how knowing ourselves and our personalities is crucial for achieving success in our habit-changing efforts. Are you motivated more by interior or outside forces? What do you rebel against? Are you a moderator or abstainer? This book is not … Read more
By Barb Raveling When you’re in a tempting situation, all you can think of is the food. What you need is a way to break the hold food has on you. This book will help. It’s a use-it-in-the-thick-of-the-battle tool that walks you through renewing your mind right when you need it. It’s filled with 150+ … Read more
I bought this cookbook because it looked great, but used it for a giveaway in one of my classes. Waiting on my replacement copy now! Here are a few comments from Amazon readers: “Great recipes, easy to follow directions. MY kind of cookbook.” “Highly recommend it if you’re closer to the beginning of your real … Read more
by Jan Johnson Jan Johnson is a Christian author of 18 books, and she knows firsthand what it means to struggle in this area. This book is like a glimpse into her journal as she talks honestly with God about her battle. The subtitle is “365 Devotions for Wholeness.” In one entry she says, “My … Read more
By Robert S. Rosenberg What does sleep have to do with food? Lack of quality sleep will increase the hormones that make you hungry; it will wear thin your bandwidth for emotional stress, encouraging you to turn to food rather than deal with things head-on; and it keeps you in a state of impaired ability … Read more
This e-book is available only from me! In this mini-cookbook, I’ve collected all the dressing recipes I use again and again. They’re the most basic, most versatile dressings: many of them can also serve as dips for veggies, and as a spread for sandwiches, burgers, and other entrees. The pdf book includes: 4-ingredient mayo Honey-mustard dressing Easy aioli (garlic mayo) Dairy-free Ranch Avocado … Read more
By Jan Johnson Jan Johnson, a Christian author who has struggled deeply with her reliance on food, shares her experience and the things she learned going through a 12-step program for food addiction. Part memoir, part friend for the journey. A few quotes… I gained and lost the same fifteen pounds annually for twelve years. … Read more
By Dallas and Melissa Hartwig This is the book that started the “Whole30” movement — for good or bad. Whole30 is 30 days of eating very strict Paleo*. I have mixed feelings about it. If you just want to get healthier and reduce processed food in your diet, but you’re not so concerned about ferreting out … Read more
I’ve read, used, and revisited this book multiple times, and gone through it with a group of girlfriends. I’ve found it incredibly helpful for training my thought patterns. It’s written from a strong emphasis on scripture, but there’s no guilt-mongering here. The author writes out of her own experience, with a friendly, sympathetic voice. I … Read more
By Barb Raveling This is a 40-day Bible study, featuring daily readings and a few practical tools to help you rewire your thinking (renew your mind), so you develop a habit of going to God for help with life, rather than food. The author has walked this road herself, and guides the reader with a friendly, … Read more
By Kathleen DeMaisons, Ph D Do you find it impossible to just say no to sweet foods? If you don’t have your regular “dose” of sugar, do you get irritable and cranky? Were either of your parents alcoholic, or were they excessively fond of sweets? If so (and there are other questions listed in the … Read more
By Mel Joulwan I love how this book lays out a plan that makes homecooked meals doable—all of them free of grains, dairy, and soy. Includes a mix of meat-and-potatoes recipes, plus more exotic fare inspired by cuisines from around the world. On your table in 45 minutes or less! One of my favorite recipes: … Read more
By Maria Marlowe This beautifully designed book helps you navigate every aisle of the grocery store by clearly outlining what foods are the healthiest and the most economical — and which ones belong in the garbage, not the grocery cart! But it’s not just a list of foods. It includes: A section that provides info … Read more
By Robb Wolf The author, a former research biochemist, starts with this premise: we are genetically wired to eat more. In centuries past, that was a good fit for our lifestyle. Now, not so much. Here, he offers a plan to rewire your appetite for weight loss, with a four-pronged approach. He also puts forth … Read more
By Michael Pollan Written with clarity and wit, this handbook lays out a set of straightforward rules for eating wisely, each accompanied by a concise explanation. It’s an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of traditions, suggesting how different cultures through the ages have arrived at the same enduring wisdom about food. Some of … Read more