The Energetics of Food
by Steve Gagne
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Author: Steve GagneEditor: John David Mann
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-01
ISBN: 0977954617
Number of pages: 589
Publisher: Spiral Sciences
Book Reviews of The Energetics of Food
Book Review: Energetics of Food: Unfocused, disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I was extremely interested in the book and took a chance based on the title. I've studied nutrition and the energetics of food and herbs; however, I am always interested in other informed perspectives. I was hoping for information that would be of practical value in terms of nutritional counseling provided to my clients.
This book starts out OK; however, it is cobbled together from disparate traditions with no harmonizing approach. Some of the assertions are ridiculous--for example, that eating bitter foods regularly will make people psychologically bitter. Bitters, such as salad greens (radicchio, dandelion etc.) enhance digestion and if anything would be likely to enhance temperament by stimulating digestive physiology.
Some of the ideas are borrowed from traditional Chinese medicine in a piecemeal fashion and others from various traditions. There are no references, which would prove extremely helpful for anyone serious about this potentially value subject.
I would advise readers to explore some of the established literature in traditional chinese medicine and look at other books, such as Marc David's Nourishing Wisdom.
The best I can say is there some interesting information in this lengthy book interspersed among the unsubstantiated opinions.
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