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How to Eat to Live, Book 1

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Elijah Muhammad's dietary instruction (found primarily in his How to Eat To Live books) was ahead of its time. Readers must bear in mind that these dietary laws, admonished to Nation of Islam (N.O.I) followers and suggested to Blacks in general, were taught to Elijah Muhammad in the early 30's, decades before the health food craze began. We are just now beginning today, as a global community, to catch up with some of the dietary suggestions outlined in these books more than a generation ago. Such warnings against eating red meats and synthetic foods such as, margarine, refined sugar, white flour, white rice, and fast foods (popular restrictions among health conscious people today); were outlined in these books ages ago. To credit Elijah Muhammad, Black Muslims were eating health food before it was called "Health Food."

How To Eat To Live recommends whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, and plenty of vegetables and herbs; the stable foods of health conscious gurus. The navy bean, emerges from these pages as king of the legumes and a vital supplement to a healthful diet.

Today, we see a trend of middle-aged people racing the clock and choosing vegetarian diets for better health. How to Eat To Live crossed that finish line long ago also. Moreover, most vegetarians and health conscious people do not use drugs, smoke any kind of leaf, or drink intoxicants at all. Well, yeah; that's covered here also, making the lessons life-saving as well as money-saving.

The knowledge of how to eat to live is a big part of Elijah Muhammad's teachings and probably more important than even some of his followers recognize. Anyone striving for better health should experiment with this diet. The Messenger highly recommended a specific daily regimen accommodating the right foods, which may be a daunting challenge for many, but you don't have to become a Muslim to eat like one. Just eating the right food and rejecting the wrong food is a start. How many know that the much ridiculed (but very popular) bean pie, a wonderfully nutritious and delicious desert, is an Elijah Muhammad exclusive creation? Today, commercial bean pies are sold everywhere; but women in the N.O.I specialized this dish in their home kitchens long, long ago.

How to Eat To Live is a great read as well as a wholesome and refreshing educational repast. Be open minded, because a profound spiritual message underscores these dietary lessons.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was easy reading and the information was valuable. The author didnt present a long list of do's and don't s just a few simple instructions to help you EAT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!

Incredible!! I read the book in 2 days and immediately began to apply it. After only a few days, my mind began to clear and my energy level increased. The Wisdom behind it makes great sense and, so far, its all good. I do not profess to be Muslim, however, the Wisdom, from my life experiences, proves to be, for the most part, Pure, Unadulterated TRUTH,...like it or not. Thank you for such an informative writing and I look forward to many more purchases from the Author, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Peace be unto You!!

This book is an easy read! Children can read and follow it. With childhood obesity and 'processed foods' being consumed almost without question of ingredients therein, How to Eat to Live is a God-send! This book is way ahead of its time and a treasure indeed. The author states to stay away from soybeans and peanuts. This book was written and published in the late 60s. One can see that presently soybeans are monopolized and its DNA structure is tampered with and processed in plants along with peanuts. Many people are alergic to peanut-based processed foods. Mr. Muhammad expressed that it is better for people to be vegetarians but discusses kosher and clean meats, warning to stay away from hog meat and its products. I try to live by this and have positive results.

This book is a wonderful book. It has changed my life and the life of many others. The universal wisdom in this book is much needed by everyone. He tells you precisely what foods are good and which are not food at all. A must for those seeking the truth and road to a healthy life. It is a saving grace for all of the lost muslims in America brought here during slavery and a saving grace to anyone who eats anything and wants to learn the right way.

I am only 12 years old writing off my mother's email,this is me talking now i am black and how to eat to live is a great book yes I am black,and a muslim,my mind is sharper my facial apperence is different than others,and you can be like this to if you read and follow this book.

This book has excellent information to share with people who are serious about taking better care of their bodies through the diet.

For those who want a deeper understanding of the Muslim culture, especially the Black Muslim culture that was in vogue when Malcom X was alive. Although I won't follow the teachings of the "honorable" Elijah Muhammad, I will use them as a reference when trying to understand the history of African-Americans in this country.

Excellent book. I recommend reading Book 2 as well.

The truth. God love us. Great book, and the real, real truth.

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