The CR Way: Using the Secrets of Calorie Restriction for a Longer, Healthier Life
The CR Way: Using the Secrets of Calorie Restriction for a Longer, Healthier Life
When it comes to living longer, scientists are discovering that less is more. By following Calorie Restriction, a revolutionary diet that provides the body with fewer calories than is traditionally required, people are getting dramatic benefits. Now, with The CR Way, you too can slow the aging process; protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes; and increase your energy and mental capabilities. And, if needed, you’ll lose weight and keep it off.
Paul McGlothin and Meredith Averill, leaders of the Calorie Restriction Society, provide quick and easy menus and recipes so delicious that you will wonder why you ever wanted to eat more than you need. And for those who want some of the benefits without sacrificing all the calories, the authors will show you how to plan a diet that works for you. Groundbreaking and controversial, The CR Way is your key to a happier, healthier life.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Good book, but mixed messages.
I think overall that the value added from living the CR way is solid. That said, I think the authors did a disservice to their readers to lay out elaborate efforts to activate the SIRT1 gene only to take it back with the warning that our vitamins which usually contain nicotinamide effectively block the expression of the gene. See page 7 of the book. Google nicotinamide and find out that it and nictonic acid make up niacin, Vitamin B3 an essential vitamin we can’t do without. So what are we left with? No practical advice on managing our vitamins which we need with the knowledge that one of them deactivates a crucial gene we need to assure our longevity. Lower your glucose so you can activate SIRT1 only to have your one a day block it. Deducting 2 stars from what is otherwise a wonderful book.
5 Stars Great book backed by research
I have a dietetics background, so I’m very picky about diet/nutrition books. I felt this book had good, solid information about calorie restriction and how to live that lifestyle in a healthy way. They list plenty of resources to both check out the research as well as resources to assist your own process of living CR. While the authors clearly take CR to a level most people wouldn’t be able to sustain, they give options for applying elements of CR to an individual’s needs. The only drawback, I felt, was that the menu plans are pretty complicated and they could have included some more simple menus.
4 Stars Good in theory
As a physician, I try to keep abreast of the latest regarding nutrition. It is hard to argue with the evidence presented in this book, and the authors make a great arguement for calorie restriction. It is well written and easy to understand. The only problem I encountered was the application. The authors live in a different world than the rest of us when it comes to how they eat, not necessarily what they eat. Thus I found about half the book unapplicable to my lifestyle.
5 Stars Great customer service
Unfortunately, the book I ordered became out of stock but the vendor notified me right away and I wasn’t charged any thing at all. I panicked thinking they had charged me and then I would have to wait for a credit but that was not the case at all. I received a very apologetic email to let me know the situation. I do not blame them for not knowing the book was out of stock since it had been mentioned on Oprah just a day or 2 before and we all know what happens when Oprah mentions something, especially a book - everyone and their mother runs to purchase it. I will attempt to purchase it again from this vendor. Have a great day all and be well.
5 Stars CR Way Paul Mclothlin
This has been an eye opener as far as calorie restriction and good health. I truly value this book and the wonderful recipes they have.
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