The Jane Austen Diet by Jane Austen and Bryan Kozlowski

The Jane Austen Diet by Jane Austen and Bryan Kozlowski

"What could Jane Austen possibly teach me about dieting in the modern era?" you ask. "More than you'd think," I'd answer. Kozlowski has a surprising amount to say on the matter. Using Jane's books and what is known about her life as inspiration, he covers how everyone's favorite Regency heroine would approach exercise, carbs, meat, sugar, and, yes, booze. Jane's approach, according to Kozlowski, remains as relevant as ever.

Though I never thought to put Jane Austen and self-help in the same category, Jane and her co-author were surprisingly on point. 

304 pages.

Super Immunity by Joel Fuhrman

In Super Immunity, Fuhrman outlines how certain foods including leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, onions, garlic, berries and seeds can improve our natural defenses. Eating only vegetables, particularly green leafy and other foods high in nutrients is purported to not only boost immunity but also rid the body of other problems like diabetes and lupus.  While the information on the particular vegetables was interesting and useful, there is also a lot of space given to his theories on, for example, why cold medicines don't work. He also includes a lot of testimonials, which I always consider kind of a red flag for credibility.  Furhman espouses the vegan diet, or at least a diet with little or no meat and dairy, and not much fats except avocados.  While there are a number of recipes given, similar ones can be found in any good vegan cookbook. There is also no index. Most reviewers on Amazon gave the book 4 or 5 stars, but I expect most of them were predisposed to his message.  278 pages. Medicine