101 Optimal Life Foods [Paperback]

David Grotto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2009

In this revolutionary guide, leading nutritionist David Grotto shares everyday foods that will help to remedy health issues large and small.

From headaches to joint pain, acne to anxiety, chronically cold feet to depression, 101 Optimal Life Foods takes on thirty of the most common health issues–and shows you how to introduce healing fare to your diet through delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. Inside you’ll discover that

• Chocolate, tea, and dried plums reduce the signs of aging skin.
• Combining walnuts and cherries can lead to the best sleep of your life.
• Artichoke leaves bring relief from common stomach ailments.
• Oysters can alleviate the effects of crippling migraines.
• Wasabi helps treat bad breath.

More than twenty-five years of clinical experience have shown Grotto just how powerful food can be in the lives of his patients. Now his individualized meal plans make it easy for you to incorporate healing foods into your own diet, using such tempting recipes as Cherry Zinger Smoothie, Tropical Fruit and Shrimp Gazpacho, and Mediterranean Grilled Bluefish. By combining the most flavorful, nutritious foods in the world with the latest breakthrough research, Grotto will help you become the healthiest you’ve ever been in your life!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"For the millions of Americans tired of hearing about 'what not to eat,' this book is a refreshing and enlightening guide to improving your health by adding delicious foods to your diet. Dave's simple explanations for why these foods are potential 'life savers' makes the book enjoyable to read, and the recipes bring the science to life on your plate."—Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, Nutrition Director, Prevention Magazine


"This book gives you "food for thought" about ways to use food to aide digestion, decrease inflammation and even improve your mood. Dave Grotto's simple nutritional solutions for common health conditions can easily become a part of your overall wellness routine." —Robert Kushner, M.D., Clinical Director of the Northwestern Comprehensive Center on Obesity and author of The Personality Type Diet


 

About the Author

David Grotto, RD, LDN, is the national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, and president and founder of Nutrition Housecall, LLC, a nutrition consulting firm that offers personalized at-home and group dietary guidance. Formerly the director of nutrition education at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Care in Evanston, Illinois, he continues his private practice. Grotto lives in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Bantam; Original edition (December 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553386263
• ISBN-13: 978-0553386264
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #617,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Grotto, RD, LDN (aka Dave the 'Guy-a-titian'

Dave worked in the natural foods industry for over 25 years, having owned and operated his own natural food store for over 18 years which led him to become a dietitian. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in medical dietetics and nutrition and was also bestowed the Excellence in Practice award by the American Dietetic Association for his clinical work.

After several years of working a s a clinical dietitian, Dave started Nutrition Housecall, LLC, a nutrition consulting firm that provides nutrition communications, lecturing and consulting services, and also offers personalized at-home dietary services.

Dave's vast media experience began shortly after graduation where he hosted his own live radio show for over 10 years called Let's Talk Health, CHICAGO! Dave went on to serve as a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for over six years and has been featured in numerous radio and television programs such as You the Owners Manual radio program with Dr. Roizen and the Montel Williams Show and iVillage Live. He also co-hosted the national television program, Health & Lifestyles, Weekly.

Dave speaks and freelance writes on a vast array of health and wellness topics which include nutritional oncology, integrative approaches to cardiovascular disease, alternative medicine, kid's nutrition and optimal dietary strategies for men. He also serves on the scientific advisory board at Fitness magazine and has appeared in several national magazines including Everyday with Rachael Ray, Men's Fitness, Self, Woman's Health, Ladies Home Journal, Weight Watchers, More, and Prevention.

One of Dave's passions is improving the health of children through good nutrition. He is the advisory board chair for Produce for Kids' and PBS Kids' health initiative. Dave also lectures extensively on the benefits of humor and laughter therapy and is a Certified Laughter Leader, receiving further training in improvisation from The Second City in Chicago. He lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife, three daughters and two-female dogs making him an expert on the subject of 'unopposed' estrogen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sensible Approach to Healthy Eating, January 1, 2010

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Elizabeth M. Ward, RD "pregnancydietitian" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Optimal Life Foods (Paperback)

I love Dave Grotto's take on living the healthiest life possible: enjoy the most powerful foods on the planet, with an emphasis on enjoy. With 101 Optimal Life Foods, Dave offers reliable information based on scientific evidence (a big plus for me, as a registered dietitian ) about why eggs are good for your skin; how pistachios help to protect your eyesight; and how eating salmon soothes aching muscles. Plus, he provides nutritious and delicious recipes (Winter White Bean Chili looks yummy!) so that you can easily prepare the foods that will help you get healthy, and stay that way.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much focus on menus/recipes, February 27, 2010

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brooke "bzhealthyreading" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Optimal Life Foods (Paperback)

I have two major complaints with this book. #1 One of the main reasons this book was disappointing to me was the focus on recipes and specific menu suggestions. The entire second half of the book was strictly recipes and much of the first portion centered around suggested daily menus (For example...Day 1 breakfast: eat this, this and this. Day 2 Lunch: eat this, this and this). There wasn't enough focus on HOW and WHY certain foods can help combat various health concerns. Food suggestions are great--what I was hoping to learn--however it was presented as a detailed micro-management of daily menus. #2 The book seemed directed to people who currently make unhealthy food choices and want to begin more healthy eating. If you already incorperate good food choices in your diet, there is a lot of uselss information. Perhaps somebody who wants extremely specific direction and/or someone with little-no understanding of healthy foods may enjoy it more.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Companion to 101 FTCSYL, February 8, 2010

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Rockin Mom (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Optimal Life Foods (Paperback)

Once again Dave Grotto has written a book that educates about how to eat for health. His receipes are fun and easy to follow and make adding his recomended foods into meal planning easy. As a mother of twins I apprecaite his real life experiance in feeding a family and how children react to food their parents want to eat. His style is enjoyable and this is a very readable book.