On my radio show I’ve heard stories from victims of every type of abuse and their heroic attempts to recover and live safe, sane lives. Now, Dr. O powerfully defends equal rights to prevent animal abuses. His book has made me visualize the horrific lives...

Food Choice and Sustainability, by Dr. Richard Oppenlander, is a non-fiction tome with the proactive subtitle: Why buying local, eating less meat, and taking baby steps won't work. As Dr. Richard Oppenlander states in the preface, Food Choice and Sustainability is “not about what to...

The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook is full of recipes of all types for anything from breakfast and snacks to desserts, salads and even dressings. There are even recipes for things most people think of as unhealthy food like pizza and sauces. Whatever you’re in the mood...

The Puck Stops Here: Hockey Players' Healthy Eating Handbook by author Roxanne Tuomela (a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach) is an informative health and nutrition guide for athletes. In the introduction, the author states: “Well, the puck stops here!...I celebrate you for taking responsibility for...

There is more to cooking than just the preparation. It's a family activity, a learning tool and much more. Everybody Cooks!: STEM Facts and Recipes for Family Cooperation and Healthier Eating will tell you how. What is Stem? It's an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering...

Authentic Food Quest Peru: A Guide to Eat Your Way Authentically Through Lima & Cusco by Rosemary Kimani and Claire Rouger explores the variety of cuisines of Peru, giving readers details about the authentic dishes so that they will have a deeper appreciation of the...

How healthy is your diet? Do you eat a balanced selection of meats, poultry, fish, grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables? Is your nutrient and vitamin intake sufficient to maintain a healthy body? Perhaps you’ve been misinformed. For decades, health experts have argued one way or...

Weeds are everywhere. In The Best Edible Wild Plants in Britain by Amanda Scott, readers learn that some weeds are rather worthy plants and useful, too. Some are very tasty and/or have beneficial effects on your health. Even stinging nettles, the bane of so many...

Never Enough: A Recovery Workbook For Addictions, Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors and Eating Disorders by Nina Bingham is a workbook designed to assist people suffering from a wide range of disorders in a healthy manner. Bingham outlines multiple disorders from Anorexia and Bulimia to Depression and...

Keto Cookies by Ellen Branson is a cookbook for those on a ketogenic diet, where traditional sweets are generally off the table. Instead, alternative ingredients are required to maintain required blood sugar and insulin levels in order to effectively shift an individual's metabolism into burning...

Lilly lived in Starlette Universe, a virtual world on earth that valued valor and self-worth. Lilly started eating sweets and it got worse and worse. Lilly hated doing anything wrong and Evil Eva wanted her gone. She also held a grudge against Lilly who once...

Sea Food or Who Eats Who in the Ocean by Charles Messing is an educational and informative book that gives details about the food chains and food webs that exist in the ocean. The author also gives useful information on the difference between a food...

Circadian Rhythms are natural mental, physical, and behavioral body conditions that follow a 24-hour cycle. Very little is known about this inherent but powerful cycle but by learning how to realign your body clock, the quality of your life will vastly improve. By following the...

Do you like bugs? Most people don’t – I’m one of them. Can you imagine eating bugs? There are people who regularly consume bugs; in some countries it’s considered a delicacy. These people are known as entomophagous and I’m not one of them. I have...

Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels: The Girl with the Eating Disorder by Simone Yemm is an account of the author's struggle with bulimia. Right from birth, Simone's mother laments her body size. The words she uses to describe her newly born baby will haunt...

Over the years, there has been a noticeable focus on obesity and other health-related issues, which has prompted much research and discussion on people's food habits. Gennady Ermak, a biologist and author of over 50 research articles and several books, offers an A-Z guidebook --...

Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery: A Mother and Daughter’s Climb toward Eating Disorder Freedom is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, health issues, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reader owing to the presence of strong language and...

Today I Learned About Birds by Cheryl Johnson is a beautiful and fascinating book that introduces children to the wonderful and exciting world of birding. While this book contains photos of many different species of birds, there is no way it can show the over...

Travel to Tokyo: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play by Suzanne Lowe is a resourceful, must-read travel guide for anyone planning a trip to Japan. Travelers will find information on how to find Tokyo’s hidden gems and tips on how to make their trip hassle-free....

The Mischiefs of Noodles and Cicada: Are We Allowed to Eat That? by Erika M Szabo is an educational picture book with a hint of humor for young children. Noodles the dog and Cicada the cat enjoy living together with their human owners. But from...