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The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them [Paperback]

Anahad O'Connor , Dave Lieberman
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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December 29, 2009

THE 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO EAT AND 100 WAYS TO PREPARE THEM pairs New York Times health columnist Anahad O′Connor with foodie Dave Lieberman to present the 10 foods that should be on your plate, including the scientific research on why they will make you healthier and easy-to-follow recipes to savor them at every meal. Each chapter will be devoted to a new food from the list -- cinnamon, beets, quinoa, nuts, wild salmon, berries, tomatoes, spinach, avocado, cabbage and some honorable mentions, including pomegranate, turmeric, Sicilian wine and more -- which have been proven to help prevent early onset of aging, cancer, or general fatigue, among other health benefits.

Anahad and Dave, who met when they were roommates at Yale, will bring a young, fun voice to this book. With their help, readers will not only be inspired to cook up entire meals - from appetizers to desserts - chock full of the 10 things you need to eat, but they will also become more informed and aware of the food that they choose to put on their tables. This cookbook also sets itself apart form other health cookbooks on the market because of this dual voice and fresh package, including illustrations.

Based on the hugely popular and widely shared New York Times article on this subject, THE 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO EAT AND 100 WAYS TO PREPARE THEM is sure to appeal to foodies, health nuts, novice cooks, and people who simply enjoy healthy living.


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About the Author

Anahad O'Connor is a reporter for the New York Times, with a weekly column in the Science Times section called "Really?" He has appeared on National Public Radio, Good Morning America, and The Martha Stewart Show. He is also the author of the bestselling health book Never Shower in a Thunderstorm: Surprising Facts and Misleading Myths About Our Health and the World We Live In. He lives in New York City.

Dave Lieberman hosted the Food Network's shows Good Deal and Eat This. He is also the author of two cookbooks, Young & Hungry and Dave's Dinners. Dave is a contributing editor at Saveur magazine and works as a recipe consultant to private and corporate clients. He lives in New York City.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks; Original edition (December 29, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061780278
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061780271
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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AND all the recipes were very easy to make. J. Jameson  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in healthy eating. Corie C.  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
I saw the authors on good morning america and got a few recipes from the gma website. City Girl  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superfood, super recipes January 13, 2010
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I saw the authors on good morning america and got a few recipes from the gma website. i really liked the pizza which i made last night and my kids devoured. the book gives you a mix of history, information, science and recipes. the authors have a nice tone which is at times funny and the recipe instructions are pretty easy to follow. if you're looking for ways to mix more superfoods into your meals and into your kids meals, i totally recommend this book.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, healthy, and delicious food! February 2, 2010
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This book arrived yesterday and today I made the roasted garlic and tomato soup for lunch, which was both easy and delicious. As a boy I wasn't taught to cook, and over the years I've read cookbooks and made various recipes from them in my quest to learn, but this is the first book that appears a perfect fit for both the way I want to live and the ingredients that always seem to be on hand. That the recipes are easy and quick are added bonuses!

I'm a devotee of Michael Pollan's philosophy of food and eating, and this book seems to be a perfect compliment to it.

"Eat food. Mostly plants. Not too much." What could be simpler? When paired with this book, my answer is: nothing.
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61 of 74 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Some really great recipes with a few exceptions... January 24, 2010
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This book is pretty good in terms of explaining the foods it focuses on and the recipes are quite innovative for the most part using easy to find ingredients, however as someone who loves to cook, has flair in the kitchen and is very health conscious too there are some things that I did not find appealing about this book at all.

First off the recipes do require some legwork for the most part to create.

Second of all they are the kind of recipes that you would need to, for the most part, plan out ahead of time. You must read through them to see that you: have all ingredients, and have: all apparatus needed for making them.

Thirdly - it's not overly family friendly as there is a lot of call for spicyness which in most instances I think removing the spicy factor would probably affect outcome.

Fourthly there is no nutritional information listed for any of these recipes. As someone who knows how to easily modify accordingly it's not a big deal. However for people who don't know the difference between nutritious in a robust/let's focus on health versus let's focus on trimming down, this book could lend itself to being a diet disaster. Yes things like olive oils etc. are healthy BUT if you eat too much of it, it will make you FAT.

Lastly there is not one single picture of what any of this food looks like. So not a thing to tickle your fancy into actually cooking any of it besides actually sitting and reading through the whole thing first and doing your best to VISUALIZE.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Some Good Recipes Here February 14, 2010
By Denise
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The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them
Although the recipes are tasty, you may want to look elsewhere if you already know about "super foods". The book is heavy on info and light on actual recipes (some of which call for exotic foods and can be a bit quirky). That being said, I gave it 4 stars because I have liked everything I've tried so far.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book hard to read May 11, 2010
By Cleo B
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I just received the book and tried to read some of the recipes. I'm a senior and have fairly good vision but I found the print in this book difficult to read. Someone that is color blind might not be able to read this at all. The print is all done in blue and mostly light blue. After a day of looking at the computer, my eyesight isn't what it used to be. Recipes are great from what I can tell but print is not so great.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Feeling Heathier Already! February 15, 2010
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What a wonderful book! I saw it dicussed on GMA and immediately ordered it. It did not disappoint. It's simple, yet interesting and informative, charming, yet serious, and not overdone. It's now my favorite book-of-food and I will make it a point to get all 10 of these items in my diet on a regular basis. I love the use of olive oil and other 'substitutes' that I greatly believe in. This is not a "rigid health" book... there's sugar, lamb, chocolate, etc., which makes this the realistic kind of [simple] healthy cooking I've been searching for. Although a few of the ingredients and terms surpass my extremely limited culinary finesse, I'm sure my 7-year-old niece can straighten me out. This was a must-have book for me and it goes perfectly with my workout.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding pick March 18, 2010
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10 THINGS YOU NEED TO EAT AND MORE THAN 100 EASY AND DELICIOUS WAYS TO PREPARE THEM tells how to eat smarter and get healthy by learning creative recipes for using healthier foods. A former Network TV host and chef provides recipes for nuts, fish, berries, lentils and more, and creates approachable, easy dishes for any who want to spice their diets with variety and interest. From a sweet Beef and Beat Stew to Sauteed Sesame Spinch, this is an outstanding pick.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and fun! February 21, 2010
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This book is not only informative, but fun to read as well. Use of humor is peppered throughout the narratives on each topic. The information is easy to understand without being "dumbed-down". Everyone should read this book. I even bought a copy for my Aunt!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This is an excellent book. I had checked it out at the library one time & decided I had to have it for myself.
Published 2 months ago by Susz625
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has had a big impact on my health!
I never ate beets, quiona, cabbage or lentels until I read this book! The authors dug thru hundreds of science based food studies to find out what the 10 healthiest foods on earth... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bookreader G
5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy for families trying to eat healthier
I got this book from the library, as I test most cookbooks this way before I purchase and 10 things you need to eat is a must buy for me and my family. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Jameson
4.0 out of 5 stars 10 Things You Need to Eat
The recipes in this cookbook are really good - healthy and it provides you with key information to eating healthy. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Keeler
2.0 out of 5 stars Love the ingredients but not the recipes
I was excited to see this cookbook at a local bookstore because I love all 10 foods featured in it. But the first two recipes I tried were so mediocre that I gave up and am giving... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Judy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Since purchasing this book, it has become of one my go-to resources for dinner recipes. I thought the health info was extremely useful, and most of the recipes are very simple,... Read more
Published on November 17, 2010 by Corie C.
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting
interesting book
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too many too many too many too many too too many
Published on July 5, 2010 by Tina Robes-Teasley
4.0 out of 5 stars Content and recipes good, but print a bit small
This book is informative and I am a fan of Dave, but I was a little disappointed in the print being so small and no pics of the finished recipes which I find helpful. Read more
Published on June 3, 2010 by A.K.Wrobley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
If you are looking for a book with healthy, yummy, and easy to prepare recipes, this is it! It introduces you to new foods like quinoa and beets, and shows you how to make them... Read more
Published on May 3, 2010 by Jane Charlie
4.0 out of 5 stars Great foods to eat!
I sent this book as a gift to my friend in Hawaii who is overweight and a diabetic. Then while I was there visiting the book arrived and we made several of the recipes. Read more
Published on April 27, 2010 by Rosemary Hagman
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