What Would Jesus Eat?: The Ultimate Program for Eating Well, Feeling Great, and Living Longer

I really enjoyed this book, and it offered great recipes at the end of the book. I like reading books related to healthy eating because it's a constant reminder to watch my diet (and a great motivator). The biblical references were intertwined into the modern eating program. A few interesting areas of the book:<br />1) the processing of wheat for "whiteness" in bread takes 20 steps and 80% of nutrients have been removed to make white bread appealing on the grocer shelf to the American public; also take this into consideration for crackers, bagels, and many pastas that are made of white flour -- this low-fiber bread that has been laced with sugar and fat becomes pastelike in the intestines leading to health issues (CHOOSE WHOLE GRAIN)<br />2) hot dogs are made of waste products of meat (and some have animal hair as part of the waste); they are processed, high in fat, and have nitrates which are all hard for the digestive system (LIMIT PORK CONSUMPTION) **I know bacon is not healthy but it's so delicious**<br />3) yogurt is super food and high in bone-building calcium with live cultures (LOW FAT PLAIN YOGURT MAKES A HEALTHY SNACK)<br />4) many people are reluctant to eat beans bec they cause excessive amounts of gas -- by soaking beans overnight and discarding the water, the gas-producing effects of beans are decreased (EAT MORE GARBANZO BEANS)<br />5) extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality of oil and has been shown to help decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol levels (COOK WITH OIL RATHER THAN BUTTER)<br />6) NutraSweet (or aspartame) is the most popular artificial sweetener in America, and it's 200 times sweeter than table sugar by volume; it contains two amino acids -- in the body, these elements produce substances that art identical in composition to wood alcohol and formaldehyde (yes, embalming fluid); this chemical sweetener has been shown to have addictive tendencies and increase sugar cravings (DRINK MORE WATER)<br />

I came across this book years ago when a friend asked me to read it. I don't remember much about it accept thinking, "this is a gross twisting of Scripture". I also remember ruefully wondering if he would discuss Acts 10, because he sounded a lot like a Jewish disciple.<br /><br />The fact that Jesus died around age 33 and the life expectancy of his followers appears to be somewhat... short, doesn't clue the author in to the idea that God might have had other objectives than the diet of self-absorbed modern Americans. Nor does it seem to occur to him that there are already plenty of books written about the Jewish kosher diet and it's benefits (which he is eager to talk about) and disadvantages (not surprisingly, ignored). This does not stop the publisher or the author from peddling Jesus junk.<br /><br />I would not recommend you purchase this book. If your curiosity gets the best of you, or you have a somewhat wayward but earnest friend, do yourself a favor and get it from the library.

Wow! I feel like I've been in a week long seminar on excellent nutrition. The book does exactly what the synopsis says it does. I bought the book because I'm trying to deal with the health issues many of us in the USA have as is my husband. I also believe much of our normal diet is carcinogenic. You don't have to be a Christian to read the book and glean all of the wisdom from it. (Although I highly recommend that you become one!) I also learned some things that turned my stomach like about the slaughterhouses where cattle are taken for butchering, farm-raised fish, swine and their eating habits, the way chickens are raised. All I can say is BLEAH and those poor cows. The book is chalk full of great information and is an easy read, unlike many books on nutrition. I bought mine at Half-Price Books. I'm glad I have my own copy. I'll be reading it and using it as a reference a lot. It also confirms that The Mediterranean Diet that was so popular a few years ago is right on, but this book is much more layman friendly. Happy healthy eating to you!

I think this is just one of many books that are directing socially health conscious members toward a healthy / happy life starting with what goes within the "temple" body. <br /><br />It discusses the types of meats / fats / other proteins / veggies / beverages &amp; even dessert's that Jesus ate. <br />I had no idea that WATER is considered the most important nutrient for the human body.<br /><br />I believe Yoga is perfect for the mind/body/soul. I also believe that putting the correct (good) food/fuel in our body allows it to run longer and more effectively. This is about quality of life - not quantity of food!

Please don't be scared off by the title- this book is too full of useful information to pass up on that account. The diet proposed in the book is based on a practicing doctor's experience with nutrition and sound science. He doesn't really propose sticking strictly to what Jesus ate- certainly not for religious reasons. He is an advocate for soybeans, even though he acknowledges that Jesus never ate any. He simply uses the Bible texts as a fun way to structure sound dietary advice for anybody, whether they be Christian, Jewish, or heathen.

I didn't even make it all the way through the introduction on this one. Based on what I read of the introduction, I doubt I'd find much unique nutrition and likely would find some bizarre conclusions about Jesus' diet.

A good steward that was Jesus. He was not all spiritual, he was also physical. He took care of his body by eating nutritious food as His body was the temple of the Holy Ghost. His intake could not be a better example for us. Enjoy eating but be mindful with what you eat.

I learned things about food that I needed to know...

This was really interesting and explained the jewish way of eating as well. Makes a lot of sense. Need to find me a kosher butcher now...

<br /> <br /> My favorite book on the subject!!!!!!!