According to Vocabulary.com, good health means “the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease.” 

Kaden Chiropractic (Redondo Beach, CA) shares a particularly lovely and well thought-out description of good health:

The English word “health” comes from the Old English word hale, meaning “wholeness, a person who is whole, sound of mind and well.”

If you’re healthy, you’re WHOLE in ever sense of the word.

The most famous modern definition of health was created during a Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization which says:

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

It didn’t say, health is the absence of symptoms. Hippocrates said, “We must turn to nature itself, to the observations of the body in health and in disease to learn the truth.” and “A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.” 

H.G. Bohn said, “Nature, time and patience are three great physicians.” [Some believe that] our own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack. We give it orders which make no sense and that’s one of the reasons so many people need [health] care [intervention]. People are giving their bodies orders that don’t make sense.

People [often seek] instant relief and to be fixed overnight. Benjamin Disraeli said, “Time is the great physician.” There was an old Spanish proverb that said, “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his own car and tools.”

These kinds of thoughts and ideas on health have been around for centuries. Alexander the Great even said, “I am dying with the help of too many physicians.” while Benjamin Franklin said, “GOD heals, and the doctor takes the fee.”

Mark Twain said, “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.” [We think there are countless ways you can also ENJOY being healthy!]

For you, physical health should mean a good, whole healthy body, which is healthy because of regular physical activity (exercise) of some type, good nutrition, lots of good, clean water, sunshine, a nervous system that functions at 100% with no interference, and adequate rest. People are exposed to so much “physical health propaganda” data these days that it is hard to decide what is relevant and what is not. 

Resources about Food

We have listed a number of offerings to get you started on your research into the power of Food and Nutrition…one of the BEST things you can do for yourself as you continue the journey of becoming…your own best health advocate!

This is by no means a complete list, nor does it cover all perspectives. We encourage you to do some digging to find what resonates with you, what calls you to action, and helps you take the next step in your health journey…Because YOU Matter!

Special Note: If you have some fantastic FOOD resources you think would be good to share on this site, please reach out to us and send us the info. Thank you!

Cancer

• The Cancer Code: A revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery – book by Jason Fung, MD, the Institute for Functional Medicine. Also author of: The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting. He is the scientific editor of the journal in Insulin Resistance and the managing director of the non-profit organization Public Health Collaboration (Canada).

 Cholesterol

• Cholesterol Clarity: What the Hdlis Wrong with My Numbers? – book by Jimmy Moore with Eric C. Westman, MD
• The Cholesterol Myth, Exposing the Fallacy that Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease – book by Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD (link to the FREE pdf: https://www.ravnskov.nu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CM.pdf)

Diabetes

• The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally – book by Jason Fung, MD, the Institute for Functional Medicine. Also author of: The Obesity Code, The Cancer Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting. He is the scientific editor of the journal in Insulin Resistance and the Managing director of the non-profit organization Public Health Collaboration (Canada).

 Fasting

• Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting – book by Jason Fung, MD and Jimmy Moore
• Fast Like a Girl – book by Dr. Mindy Pelz. This book offers a thorough and enlightening examination of fasting, with a range of topics including its effects on hormonal well-being, athletic prowess, and weight control. There are  sample fasting plans and protocols, along with fasting-friendly recipes and meal ideas as well.

 Fats & Oils

• The Big Fat Surprise – book by Nina Teicholz, Investigative Journalist
• Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health – book by Mark Hyman, MD
• Know Your Fats: The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats – book by Mary G. Enig, PhD

 Food Sensitivities

• Wired to Eat: Turn Off Your Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods that Work for You – book by Robb Wolf, former research biochemist and best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker (other books include: The Paleo Solution and Sacred Cow)

Functional Medicine

• Check out the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) founded in 2012 by Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Father of Functional Medicine https://plminstitute.org/

Genetically Modified Food / GMOs

• Institute for Responsible Technology: Protecting You & the World from GMOs – Jeffrey Smith, Author, Film-maker, Public Speaker, Interviewer https://www.responsibletechnology.org/

Glyphosate (and so much more)

• 30+ Papers since 2011 by Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. BS in Biophysics, MS and EE degrees in Electrical Engineering, PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She has generated much controversy with her work. You can find some of it here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephanie-Seneff.

Grains and Wheat

• Dangerous Grains: The Devastating Truth About Wheat and Gluten, and How to Restore Your Health – book by James Braly, MD (renowned food allergy expert) and Ron Hoggan, MA (patient advocate)
• Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain’s Silent Killers – book by David Perlmutter, MD (board-certified neurologist) with Kristin Loberg. Dr. Perlmutter is also the author of the books: Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, Brain Wash, and Drop Acid (about the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases). He is the editor of the book, The Microbiome and the Brain.
• Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox: Reprogram Your Body for Rapid Weight Loss and Amazing Health – book by William Davis, MD

Inflammation

• The Inflammation Spectrum: Find Your Food Triggers and Reset Your System, book by Dr. Will Cole with Eve Adamson. He is also the author of Ketotarian.

Keto

• Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet – book by Jimmy Moore with Eric C. Westman, MD

Meat

• The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet – book by Paul Saladino, MD. Also author of The Carnivore Code Cookbook: Reclaim Your Health, Strength, and Vitality.
• Sacred Cow: Why Well-Raised Meat is Good for You and Good for the Planet – book by Diana Rodgers, RD (Registered Dietician, Executive Director of Global Food JusticeAuthor, Filmmaker, Speaker, Advocate for sustainable, nutritious, and equitable food systems) and Robb Wolf (former research biochemist and best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker – his other books include: The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat).
• The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and sustainability – book by Lierre Kieth, Writer, feminist, food activist, and environmentalist.

MSG (and more)

• Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills – book by Russell L Blaylock, MD

Nutrition (Whole Food vs. Processed Food)

• Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food – book by Dr Cate Shanahan (physician and biochemist, DrCate.com)
• The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor – book by Mark Schatzker, Author and writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University, and frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Conde Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Pursuits.
• How to Be Well: The 6 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life – book by Frank Lipman, MD, a leader in Functional Medicine
• Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats, book and blog by Sally Fallon Morrell (book is with Mary G. Enig, PhD)
• Nutrition & Physical Degeneration – a seminal book by Dr. Weston A. Price, DDS once called the “Isaac Newton of Nutrition” (1870 – 1948)

Obesity

• The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) – book by Jason Fung, MD, the Institute for Functional Medicine. Also author of: The Cancer Code, The Diabetes Code, and The Complete Guide to Fasting. He is the scientific editor of the journal in Insulin Resistance and the  Managing director of the non-profit organization Public Health Collaboration (Canada).

Paleo

• The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease Health Your Body – book by Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
• The Paleo Cure: Eat Right for Your Genes, Body type, and Personal health Needs—Prevent and Reverse Disease, Lose Weight Effortlessly, and Look and Feel Better than Ever – book by Chris Kressr, Ms, Lac, a leader in Functional Medicine and ancestral health.
• Paleo Principles: The Science Behind the Paleo Template, Step-by-Step Guides, Meal Plans, and 200+ Healthy & Delicious Recipes for Real Life – book by Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

Salt

• The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got it all Wrong—and How Eating More Might Save Your Life – book by Dr James DiNicolantonio, Cardiovascular research scientist and Dr. of Pharmacy

Soy

• The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health food – book by Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD in Nutritional Sciences and Anti-Aging Therapies and board certified as a clinical nutritionist (CCN). Known as “the Naughty Nutritionist” because she “tells the truth that’s too hot to handle.” Also the author of the book, Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World and Hook, Line, and Stinker: The Truth about Fermented Cod Liver Oil.

Sugar

• Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health (published as The Diet Delusion in the UK and Australia) – book by Gary Taubes, Investigative Science and Health Journalist. Co-founder of Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org).
  Also author of The Case Against Sugar and Why We Get Fat and What to Do About it.

Vitamins

• Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself – book by William W. Li, MD (physician, scientist, author, and speaker)
• Vitamin K₂ and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life – book by Kate Rheaume-Bleue, ND (Canadian expert in natural medicine, speaker, and author)

foodrevolution.org/about/
Food Revolution Network is committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins (father and son), with more than 700,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet. John Robbins is the author of many significant books including: “Diet for a New America,” “Reclaiming Our Health: Exploding the Medical Myth and Embracing the Source of True Healing,”  and “The Food Revolution: How Your Diet can Help Save Your Life and Our World.” 

www.vegan.com
A rich resource for all things vegan, this website is published by Erik Marcus, the author of four books including “The Ultimate Vegan Guide: Compassionate Living Without Sacrifice,” “Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating,” and “A Vegan History: 1940-2010.” Erik Marcus is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz and Columbia University, he spends most of his time writing essays and reference materials of interest to the animal protection community.

www.thebigfatsurprise.com
In a staggering and convincing narrative, based on a nine-year-long investigation into primary-source documents, investigative journalist, Nina Teicholz reveals that everything we thought we knew about dietary fats is wrong. She documents how the past sixty years of low-fat nutrition advice has amounted to a vast uncontrolled experiment on the entire [North American] population, with disastrous consequences for our health…

www.carnivoremd.com
Paul Saladino, MD is a leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. He is the author of “The Carnivore Code” in which he reveals the truth about so-called healthy foods, and presents a complete program to reclaim your health with the true ancestral diet. He also has a personal podcast, Fundamental Health.