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The Great American Detox Diet

by Alex Jamieson



      Followers of Morgan Spurlock and his 30-day journey through fast-food hell will be thrilled that his girlfriend (now fiancé) has written a book about the detox diet she put Morgan on to reverse the negative effects of his fast-food binge.

This candid book is appealing and informative, if not a little alarmist. It is also important to note that none of the "scientific" information and "research" that Jamieson mentions is cited anywhere in the book. Keeping that in mind, the book is more opinion based and agenda driven. However, with good health and happiness as a motive behind this detox diet, it isn't too difficult to buy into what Jamieson writes. While the hard facts and documented figures are lacking, there's a common-sense feel to the text which makes the reader see a lot of value in Jamieson's suggestions and ideas.

Anyone who wants to embark on a healthier lifestyle should consult this book. Jamieson writes in an informal, conversational tone and thoroughly explains the nutritional terms, leaving the reader feel that they've acquired some new information.

Jamieson is a Holistic Health Counselor and Gourmet Natural Foods Chef. The biggest treat in the book, besides awakening people to healthy alternatives, is the section containing recipes. Jamieson provides a great basis for starting your own healthy food regimen. Perhaps this book will be a springboard for a full size cookbook. Regardless, both skeptics and diehard whole-food fans can benefit from reading this book. After all, who can seriously argue with a woman who says, "Drink more water!"? At the very least, you'll start to rethink which foods you choose to put into your body, and in this day and age, that isn't a bad thing.

The Book

Rodale
2005
Hardcover
1-59486-231-1
Non-fiction / Cooking / Food
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The Reviewer

Sarah Lomas
Reviewed 2005
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