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David Wolfe (Author)
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February 4, 2003
In Eating For Beauty, author David Wolfe, one of America’s foremost nutrition experts, describes how to cleanse, nourish and beautify by utilizing the benefits of a fresh-food diet. The lessons contained within this book can be applied to improve one’s appearance, vitality, and health. This book is about how to become more beautiful, not just how to maintain beauty or even slow the aging process. It is about rejuvenation at the deepest level, and the enjoyment of life.

This book contains the key for creating beauty within oneself through diet and other complementary factors. Though it explores the role of yoga, beauty sleep, and the psychology of beauty, this book is primarily about the way to eat for beauty. The Beauty Diet is based on principles of raw nourishment—representing the cutting edge nutritional science.

With scientific explanations of the human body’s chemical reactions to various elements of nutrition, physical activity and sleep, this book provides a guide for how to reach your potential for beauty. More than 30 gourmet “beauty recipes” and in-depth descriptions of beneficial foods help to steer beauty-seekers down the path of aesthetic enlightenment. The magical, beautifying secrets held within this book will help the human race reclaim one of its most divine attributes: beauty, inside and out.

* Note: the following text is missing from page 42:
“ … recommend that you include more proteins (amino acids) in your diet in the form of some of the protein-rich foods listed on page 41.”

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"Eating for Beauty will open your eyes to the hidden treasures of a healthy diet and open your body to a fulfilling and vital existence."
—Anthony Robbins, Author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power

"David, I believe you are at the heart of a movement that will sweep the planet in 15 years."
—Woody Harrelson, Actor

“David Wolfe shows us how to use raw organic foods to transform ourselves from the inside out… It's a fun book to read, filled with nutritional nuggets and inspiration.”
Eco Mama’s Guide to Living Green

About the Author

Considered the world’s leading authority on raw-food nutrition, David Wolfe is the author of the best-selling book The Sunfood Diet Success System. He conducts 70 to 80 health lectures and seminars each year in the United States, Canada, Europe and the South Pacific, and hosts at least five health, healing, and beauty retreats each year at various retreat centers around the world.Wolfe is the middle son of two medical doctors, and has an extensive educational background, which gives him a unique perspective in the health field. He holds degrees in mechanical and environmental engineering, and in political science. He has studied at many institutions, including Oxford University. He concluded his formal education by receiving a Juris Doctor in Law from the University of San Diego.In addition to his action-packed schedule, Wolfe is currently completing several new books and playing the drums in his all-raw rock and roll group—The Healing Waters Band. His favorite hobbies include hiking, yoga, nature adventures, surfing, writing poetry, and spending time with loved ones.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 1 edition (February 4, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556437323
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556437328
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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398 of 401 people found the following review helpful
Let Your Light Shine Through! February 16, 2004
By Melanie
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Eating for Beauty was written with raw food enthusiasts in mind. The raw food diet is most certainly about beauty: the beauty of nature, the beauty of health, and the beauty of body, mind and soul. David Wolfe, the author of Eating for Beauty, is a shining example of beauty and health in the raw food movement. He has been a leading authority and educator on raw foods for years. In this book, he reveals how to shine with the beauty that is already present within you.

When I first heard that David Wolfe had written a book titled Eating for Beauty, I was a bit put off. I thought it was going to be shallow, just focusing on how to be more physically attractive. But as I read this book from cover to cover, I was quite impressed. He makes a very logical point that by the eating certain foods, we are in fact creating a certain person. We are made from the food we eat, in a very literal sense. The more life force we eat, the more life force we will have in our bodies. The body uses vitamins and minerals to nourish our organs, such as the skin, hair and eyes. Clear, glowing skin, strong nails and bright eyes are all signs of a healthy, well nourished body, and they're all benefits of a raw food diet.

David Wolfe goes into great detail about some of the most beautifying foods on the planet. He dedicates a section to each of the following: aloe vera, arugula, burdock, coconuts, cucumbers, durian, figs, hemp seeds, macadamia nuts, nettles, olives, onions, papaya, pumpkin seeds, radishes, turmeric, and watercress. These foods contain high amounts of "beauty minerals," like silicon and sulfur. They are also very cleansing and energizing. Papaya is especially high in natural enzymes, and durian contains tryptophan, an amino acid that helps elevate seretonin levels in the brain. Coconut contains a very unique substance called lauric acid, which is incredibly antifungal and antiviral. The fats found in coconut, hemp seeds, and macadamia nuts are extremely nourishing. When included in a balanced raw diet, these foods have the power to transform your body and mind.

Besides listing specific foods, he also talks generally about which foods are best and which foods should be avoided. For instance, when choosing what to eat, go for foods that most closely resemble foods found in the wild. These foods will contain more minerals and stronger life energy. Many fruits and vegetables today are hybrids and have been genetically modified to be low in nutrition and high in sugar. This book does a great job in educating its reader about which foods are TRULY health foods, and which are not. You may be surprised!

Mental diet - feeding the mind through thought - is also an important element of beauty. A positive outlook and an enthusiastic demeanor will give you a glow and attract others with similar vibrations. A smile is by far the best, and cheapest, accessory you can wear to become more beautiful.

Yoga also creates a beautiful body by strengthening muscles and creating symmetry through balance and grace. Yoga enables muscles to release stagnant energy and increase the flow of life force throughout the body. This is very important when trying to cultivate a beautiful glow. Exercise provides the cells with oxygen, while stretching helps the organs and muscles to release toxins and rejuvenate.

I especially loved the Kirlian photography pictures throughout the book. Kirlian photography is a way of actually measuring the energy and life in a certain food. The pictures of raw organic food shine with light as if electricity were circulating through the veins of the plant, where as the cooked food looks dull and lifeless. People speak of the "life force" in raw foods, calling the raw diet a "living foods diet." Through Kirlian photography it's easy to see just how blatantly real this concept is. The photographs are so beautiful, especially the picture of the starfruit, which has an amazingly symmetrical energy field. I would love to have one of these photographs magnified and made into a poster for my room!

Near the end of the book there are some amazing testimonials to the raw food beauty diet. You will see through these testimonials that others have overcome many serious health problems and regained their health and vibrancy through raw foods. Reading their stories, their insights, and their wisdom will inspire you to incorporate Eating for Beauty into your own life and being.

While Eating for Beauty does indeed focus on physical beauty, it focuses on that beauty which is already present, that natural beauty which all human beings posses, if we would only let the light shine through. Raw foods, yoga, proper sleep and a positive outlook with a heart full of love will without a doubt overwhelm you with your ever-existing beauty. If becoming more of who you are (more beautiful) is something that you're interested in, than this book was written for you! Thank you David Wolfe for sharing with us, through Eating for Beauty, your incredible wealth of knowledge and insight. Eat for life, love and happiness, and you will be Eating for Beauty! --reviewed by Anna Hays

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By Angela
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I was so pleasantly surprised by this book that I was embarrassed to order because of the title, I had to share my experience. David Wolfe has clarified, using hard science, so many nutritional questions for me -- about the acid-alkaline balance; the body's need for (and appropriate sources of) protein, fat, and carbohydrates; the chemical effects of heat on food; and food combining.

I've been reading about nutrition for over five years in pursuit of answers to a health problem. I had no intention of "going raw" when ordering this book, but since reading it I've tried living by its principles and can't tell you what a difference it is making in my life. After only five days, I'm feeling lighter in spirit, leaner in physique, and yes, maybe even beautiful in middle age.

There are some remarkable insights in the book, e.g., the effects of drugs on an acidic system versus a balanced pH system. Those with a blood pH that is slightly alkaline (this is the ideal) actually do not experience a high from coffee or even illicit drugs, and are thus far less likely to become addicted. Another insight was that there is sufficient protein in green, leafy vegetables and other raw foods to completely supply our needs. Most people who fail on vegetarian diets because of protein deficiency likely did not eat enough greens.
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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful book. The kirlian photography is great. The flow of the words is simple and direct. I was inspired to eat some of the food that he goes into detail about such as burdock root, turmeric, and arugula, which were foods I have never tried before. Beauty is more than the food we eat. It is in the thoughts we think and the actions we take. Great book! "The Sunfood Diet Success System" written by David Wolfe is also an outstanding book on the topic of health.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Health for the Rich
Some good information for beginners to the raw food lifestyle, but David Wolfe is also a heavy product pusher. Read more
Published 6 days ago by B. Wink
Fantastic information!
I love David Wolfe! This book is full of life affirming information on how to look after yourself and look beautiful doing it.
Published 1 month ago by Samantha Naidu
Great read!
I loved this book, it was a very easy read, everything was easy to understand and implement. Sad to hear beans arent that good for me though :o( If your interested in knowing what... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Horse Lover
Good but not complete
I got this book because of the changes I noticed in my face after eating raw egg yolks and chlorella. Read more
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Published 1 month ago by Sandy
This book changed my life!
I had a friend recommend and let me the barrow this book, the first time that I read it! I was so impressed by it that I had to buy it and read it again! Read more
Published 2 months ago by TLee
Fantastic reading
I have never really thought in depth about foods that I put in myself and what beauty benefits (and otherwise) they have. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Milla N
Wouldn't buy this again
In my opinion this book was a waste of money. If you are interested in the raw food diet/lifestyle I would suggest books by Douglas N. Graham (mainly 80/10/10).
Published 7 months ago by DaNiE
Simple and inspirational
I enjoyed this book and its simple yet deep information which has already help me improve me diet and inspired me towards more raw and healthy food intake. Read more
Published 9 months ago by LarsThv
Great Book
Generally when I read a diet or nutrition book geared toward the beauty market, it doesn't do a great job at explaining why I should or should not eat a certain food - but this... Read more
Published 9 months ago by T. L. Trocki
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beauty recipes, biological transmutations, beautifying foods, parasite cleanse, raw apple cider vinegar, goji berries, nettle juice, alkaline minerals, hempseed oil, cacao butter, hemp seeds
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Sun Is Shining Superfood, Kirlian Image, Celtic Grey Mineral Sea Salt, Pure Synergy, The Beauty, North America, Sunfood Nutrition, Cooked Choices, The Roman, United States, Daily Essentials, The Mucusless Diet Healing System, Raw Choices, Celtic Sea Salt
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