The Jungle Effect: A Doctor Discovers The Healthiest Diets From Around The World--Why They Work And How To Bring Them Home (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
I know that for every study saying one thing, there's another study that seems to prove the opposite, so I really don't take any information about nutrition without a grain of salt. That being said, this was a really informative book. The author looks at "cold spots" - areas of the world where there is a very low prevalence of western diseases - and tries to determine what it is about the local/indigenous diet that contributes to health. I'm excited to try some of the recipes! I thought this was so insightful and interesting - how certain traditionanl cultures receive enormous health benefits from the natural diets they've preserved as compared to the modern processed diet. It's in the line of Michael Pollan's books, though not quite as statistically supported and documented, but still I definitely enjoyed reading about the differences in diet this physician noted and it's given me some ideas of things to eat and not to eat. My only critique is that it promises easy, wonderful, healthy recipes based on aforementioned preserved cultures, but they all kind of seemed lame or ingredients difficult to find if you don't live in the Bay Area of San Francisco, USA like the author. Still a great read if you're into this type of non-fiction food writing.
What do You think about The Jungle Effect: A Doctor Discovers The Healthiest Diets From Around The World--Why They Work And How To Bring Them Home (2008)?
Oh man. I'll never think about all the crappy food I eat in the same way again.
—clack12
Really very interesting so far. I love my doctor!
—neha
