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The Gorgeously Green Diet [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Sophie Uliano
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)


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Book Description

December 29, 2009
From the New York Times bestselling author, a 30-day plan to a leaner body

In the follow-up book to her bestselling Gorgeously Green, Sophie Uliano reveals the secrets to getting slim while being good to the planet . It turns out that eating local, organic, foods doesn't have to be expensive, and a healthy meal can be made in 30 minutes or less, all while shedding pounds.

In her relatable, girlfriend-to-girlfriend tone, Uliano pledges that anyone can go green and lean, no matter where they live or what resources they have. Uliano recognizes that dieting and going green are big lifestyle changes and makes it easy for readers to commit to both by allowing them to personalize their plans according to their needs. The book has three diet plans-light green, bright green and deep green- that depend on how much time, travel, and money readers want to commit to going green. The three plans promise the same amount of weight loss, but the darker green the plan is, the greater the commitment the reader makes to reducing waste, going organic and staying carbon neutral.

Each diet plan emphasizes natural, seasonal, whole foods that are not only better for the planet, but better for the body. Uliano explains how over-processed, over-produced foods contain fewer nutrients, are harder to digest and are more likely to be stored as fat. With 4-week eating plans for each shade of green, she shows readers how to wean themselves off of processed, manufactured foods and onto fresh vegetables and meat. The book recommends products, brands and websites and has over 100 recipes-every tool readers need to get lean while going green.


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"Loaded with easy to implement strategies that will help you look good, feel good, and do good for the planet - simultaneously."
-Christiane Northrup, MD --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Sophie Uliano is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Gorgeously Green. An environmentalist since childhood, she has appeared as an eco-expert on many television shows including Oprah, The View, Good Morning America iVillage, and Discovery's Planet Green. She now has a national platform as a speaker and eco-expert. Her website, www.gorgeouslygreen.com is a popular online community for like-minded women, featuring how-to videos, newsletters, monthly giveaways and more.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Plume; 1 Reprint edition (December 29, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452295912
  • ASIN: B003VYBEDY
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
This book was fun - some of the same stuff, and some of it new, but fun all the same. L. Whitt  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
I enjoy reading how she talks about food as REAL food. Rachel  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Beginners to Organic, Healthy Eating April 17, 2009
Format:Hardcover
There is a lot of information in Gorgeously green Diet about healthy eating and it is useful for those people used to eating processed food. Uliano, who wrote Gorgeously Green and appeared on Oprah, writes: "Unless the food you eat is minimally processed and packaged, unless its Gorgeously Green--it is likely to be lacking in vitamins and loaded with toxins that could inhibit metabolism and lead to obesity."

Uliano discusses how making even small changes in ones diet can help impact the health of the planet. She advocates "moderation," and tells the reader that she is a flexatarian.

She offers three diets in different shades of green--light, medium and dark. Each diet covers a week's worth of menus.

There is a section on composting and gardening.

According to Uliano, a 2007 Cornell University study showed that an all vegan diet had more effect on the planet than a diet containing a daily 2 ounce serving of meat.

The book outlines how to select the best types of food--grass fed beef, vs. feedlot, for example. This is very useful for newbies and she covers virtually all choices.

Suggestions are made on how to pick food at a restaurant and include a variety of places.

She suggests what to get rid of in the pantry and what to stock.

There was a chapter on cooking the basics likes stocks tomato sauce--all perfect for beginners.

There is a section on fitness, beauty & health and what vitamins to take.

One chapter was on inviting your dream guests for dinner--I found it bizarre--and her list included Shakespeare, Jesus, Julia Roberts and Oprah. Somehow, can't see that group together...

There is a nice sized section of recipes. The book concludes with resources on where to find food that Uliano likes and it is quite helpful for those unaccustomed to grocery shopping outside the traditional stores.

I do question her authority on some of the statements she makes, as she is neither a doctor nor a nutritionist,but her diet recommendations seem fine and are certainly not extreme.

Uliano covers a lot of ground in this book on food and recipes. I would like to recommend a couple other books to supplement:

For 100's of vegetarian recipes, award winner,VEGETARIAN COOKING FOR EVERYONE
For growing your own, THE VEGGIE GARDENER'S ANSWER BOOK
To green & make gorgeous your home, award winner, HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENT BEAUTIFY, DETOXIFY & ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE, YOUR HOME & YOUR PLANET
For do it your selfers, ORGANIC BODY CARE PRODUCTS
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Just a note June 21, 2011
By Karla
Format:Paperback
I liked this book for the most part, but was surprised at a couple things. She says seitan is a fermented soy product, when in fact it has no soy in at all (it's made of Vital Wheat Gluten, which is why seitan is nicknamed Wheat Meat). Also, in her weekly meal plans she has nonvegan items in the "Vegan Option." I know many nonvegans consider honey vegan because some vegans do use it, so that wasn't terribly surprising, but she also says to use whey protein powder. It just made me question her knowledge of the food she's eating and writing about. Didn't her editors catch that?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars simple recipes February 21, 2011
By DMO
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I like this book because it is realistic for someone who doesn't have an entire day to devote to cooking. Recipes are simple and clear.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoying the Book
It is enlightening, but basic and has some wonderful un-intimidating ways to do things. I have nothing negative to say about this book.
Published 3 months ago by Rachel Hammond
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
By far the best Green Book Ive bought in a long time! Quality vs price is great! Thank you for such a great product!
Published 4 months ago by Cindy Amstutz
4.0 out of 5 stars Arrived on time-great condition
This book arrived on time. It was in mint condition. The book itself is invaluable. It WILL change your diet and make you more aware of the foods that go into your body.
Published 14 months ago by Sal
1.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, but terrible book.
Overall this book had a lot of repetitive information in it, links were provided that are out-dated and no longer work, and there were really no references as far as factual data... Read more
Published 15 months ago by TheRayche
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipies, healthy philosophy!
There are some really yummy recipes in this book, and I love the sensible healthy deprivation free eating plan it puts forward. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Alexandra Aimee
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!! Just what I've been searching for!!!
I hate to say it but...I grabbed this book from the library. :-) BUT, I'll NOW be buying it! For so long, I've been looking for easy recipes and a book with a simple shopping... Read more
Published on December 28, 2010 by T. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great perspective
I enjoy reading how she talks about food as REAL food. Fat is not the culprit, nor is sugar used in small quantities, it's just overeating and all the fake food you can find in... Read more
Published on May 6, 2010 by Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Ask For More!
The whole process, from ordering to receiving my book was easy and unbelievably quick, with no disappointments. Couldn't ask for more!
Published on March 17, 2010 by Debra J. Mettler
5.0 out of 5 stars Cookbook collections will find this a fine lend
Diet and health libraries alike will find THE GORGEOUSLY GREEN DIET packs in easy recipes that follow up on the popular GORGEOUSLY GREEN and tell how to save the planet while... Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by Midwest Book Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read
I like most things green if they apply to me. This book was fun - some of the same stuff, and some of it new, but fun all the same. I have both her books.
Published on February 6, 2010 by L. Whitt
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