Genefit Nutrition: Nutrition Designed by Life [Paperback]

Angie Spors (Author), Roman Devivo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2003

Every person's body, thanks t dietary instincts that have evolved though the ages, contains all the nutritional wisdom it needs to be fit and healthy. Unfortunately, modern methods of cooking and processing deceive our senses of tast and smell, maiking it impossible to rely on our instinctive guidance. As a result, people turn to restrictive diets and calorie counting in futile attempts to stay slim and healthy. In Genefit Nutrition, Roman Devivo and Antje Spors explain that human DNA holds the key to a truly natural way of eating. Genefit Nutrition is neither a diet nor a system. Because it is based exclusively on unprocessed food, it is the most natural way of eating there is.

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From the Publisher

•Features a three-day diet as well as the longer 21-day cleanse.

•Includes a foreword by Harvey Diamond, author of Fit for Life.

About the Author

Roman Devivo began researching a sensory-regulated diet as a teenager and has practiced Genefit Nutrition for almost 20 years. He has been a private instructor of the method for 15 years. Antje Spors has practiced Genefit Nutrition, personally and professionally, for 12 years. They are co-founders of Genefit Nutrition, LLC, a company dedicated to the education of the principles of Genefit Nutrition worldwide. They have also started The Purefood Network, a worldwide food distribution system of unprocessed and chemically unaltered food, and The American Foundation of Genetic Nutritional Anthropology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (March 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611635
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611636
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,990,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars more raw plagiarism, July 18, 2004

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This review is from: Genefit Nutrition: Nutrition Designed by Life (Paperback)

Mentioning Severen Shaeffer in the acknowledgements is not enough when most of this book is lifted word-for-word from Shaeffer's book "Instinctive Nutrition". Putting in the phrase "Genefit Nutrition" in place of "anopsology" within an otherwise verbatim paragraph does not make it paraphrasing. Of course, they neglect to copy the part of Shaeffer's book that outlines just who is the founder of this way of eating. I wouldn't go so far as to say that no one should buy this book, but I would say that anyone who buys it should also buy Instinctive Nutrition by Severen Shaeffer so that they can get the good info Spors and Devivo chose to leave out and so that they can see just how far their plagiarism goes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously controversial!!!, August 23, 2005

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Charles Duran "Charles" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genefit Nutrition: Nutrition Designed by Life (Paperback)

What a book! I haven't seen anything like it on the diet market in a long time. With all the boring same old, same old out there, it is refreshing to see human nutrition from a totally new perspective. The fundamental concept is in my opinion rock solid. The authors presented their case with elegance and sharpness of mind. In addition, they give many scientific references to back up their claims. Because it defies traditional ways of thinking, this is definitely the kind of book that easily attracts a horde of detractors. My advice: if you don't like to have your deepest convictions challenged, stay away from it, but if you like thinking outside the box, go for it. I promise you, you'll love it.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It will change your life!, December 15, 2003

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Daniel Scranton "Dan" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genefit Nutrition: Nutrition Designed by Life (Paperback)

I love this book, and I absolutely could not put it down once I started reading it. The information provided on food, diet, and health is so logical that it rang true with the wisdom that lies deep inside my inner Self. But the authors do more than offer a common sense approach to eating; they actually provide both anecdotes and scientific research to back their claims. The book reads quite well, with plenty of interesting tidbits for everyone.

I have been eating the "genefit" way ever since I put this book down, and I haven't looked back for two years. You will not believe how good you feel and look after adopting this diet. It is so pure and natural, it's as if God Herself is spoon feeding you each and every bite. If you live in an area where plenty of organic fruits and veggies are not available year round, move! Or at least search on the Internet for affordable sources of food; it is definitely worth the effort to eat this way! Trust me, I not only do it myself, but I have also coached my fiancée onto the diet. She's been doing it for one year, herself, and she loves it. We may not be able to eat at restaurants with friends and family, but we simply bring something to munch on or eat when we get home.

This book is being sold on this site for just a couple of dollars (used), so cost is no excuse for not giving it a shot. If your diet or life needs a major overhaul, food is a great place to start. It's led me down a path that has resulted in a greater appreciation of Nature, animals, and life itself. I also attribute my newfound spirituality to this way of eating, as it puts you in touch with the energy that permeates our world. You have nothing to lose (except pounds and pounds of fat), and plenty to gain, and don't worry, you'll soon replace that lost weight with muscle. The muscle comes regardless of whether you're lifting heavy objects, by the way!

Health problems are also a thing of the past. You might have the occasional detox episode, but nothing like you would experience on a standard American diet. If you have chronic health problems, there is a section of the book that details which ones have been eliminated by some as a result of this diet. The authors have seen these transformations firsthand, and I have met plenty of people myself who have overcome everything from asthma to cancer with this type of diet.

After awhile, you won't even feel like you're making a sacrifice by giving up bread, chocolate, and other favorites. You will actually feel like a whole new world of foods has opened to your palette. I have discovered fruits, nuts, and veggies that I never would have had I stuck with the typical American cuisine. And there are so many foods I have yet to experience! That's what makes the diet fun, finding new delicacies to enjoy... so bon appetite!