- Paperback: 201 pages
- Publisher: Lotus Press (Nov 11 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0914955853
- ISBN-13: 978-0914955856
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.7 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 236 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #499,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book combines the ancient widsom of Ayurveda for health and healing with a modern scientific approach to body typing physiology.
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Ayurvedic Zone Diet,
By Tami Brady "Whole Health" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Ayurvedic Zone Diet: The Ancient Way to Health Rejuvenation & Weight Control (Paperback)
Stress, it seems to be something we all have in common these days. Each day, we physically and emotionally push ourselves to the limit. Then, we eat additive filled foods, breathe in stagnant air, and work in unhealthy perhaps even toxic environments. Then, we wonder why we get run down or sick.At some point, we realize that something has to be done. We start to exercise and look to losing a few extra pounds. Talk about stress, trying to wade through the hundreds of diets on the market to find the right one is quite a challenge. Every diet claims success but what works for one person may not work for other. Ayurveda is an ancient method that divides people into three types: vata, pitta, and kapha. People with vata characteristics tend to be ectomorphic (delicate, thin, restless, cold hands, etc). On the other extreme is the endomorphic kapha with a large frame, slower, more peaceful person. In between is pitta, mesomorphic with an average frame, moderate weight, and good appetite. Individual typing is defined through comparison of various characteristics and then used to determine the proper nutrition for optimum health.
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All I needed was a ratio adjustment,
By Marcus T. Brody (Tampa Bay, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ayurvedic Zone Diet: The Ancient Way to Health Rejuvenation & Weight Control (Paperback)
Traditional Ayurveda teachings are very valuable, and can help you learn a lot about your food choices. However, it really never went into the caloric ratios a certain body type needs to consume to find balance.I'm a vata-pitta, but primarily a vata. I was following a high carbohydrate, low fat diet, which I read in this book was definitely the wrong thing for a vata to be doing. I needed more fat. 40% of my calories as a matter of fact. I'd tried everything else, so I gave the 40/40/20 ratio a shot. All I can say is, "WOW". Upping my fat intake way the key to finding balance through diet. Not to say everyone should eat 40% of their calories from fat. Only the vata type. The Pitta (or fire) type should eat 50% or more from carbs, 30% protein, and 20% or less from fat. If I would have read this book 2 years ago, I would have missed out on a lot of unnecessary trial and error. Excellent book!
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All I needed was a ratio adjustment,
By Marcus T. Brody - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ayurvedic Zone Diet: The Ancient Way to Health Rejuvenation & Weight Control (Paperback)
Traditional Ayurveda teachings are very valuable, and can help you learn a lot about your food choices. However, it really never went into the caloric ratios a certain body type needs to consume to find balance.I'm a vata-pitta, but primarily a vata. I was following a high carbohydrate, low fat diet, which I read in this book was definitely the wrong thing for a vata to be doing. I needed more fat. 40% of my calories as a matter of fact. I'd tried everything else, so I gave the 40/40/20 ratio a shot. All I can say is, "WOW". Upping my fat intake way the key to finding balance through diet. Not to say everyone should eat 40% of their calories from fat. Only the vata type. The Pitta (or fire) type should eat 50% or more from carbs, 30% protein, and 20% or less from fat. If I would have read this book 2 years ago, I would have missed out on a lot of unnecessary trial and error. Excellent book! 14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This book will change my life!,
By M. Thompson-larssen "Watermelon" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ayurvedic Zone Diet: The Ancient Way to Health Rejuvenation & Weight Control (Paperback)
Dr. Thompson presents an ancient wisdom in an easy to read fashion. His presentation of the material is both insightful, well organized and entertaining. Which is quite a feat given the subject matter he has taken on here! The book includes a concise description of the background needed to understand the premises, a set of questions which gives the reader instant insight into his/her own typology, and suggestions for how to improve the quality of their lives based on that typology. I enjoyed reading the book and look forward to applying its principles in my new quality life!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Ayurvedic Diet for Your Body Type,
By SFK - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ayurvedic Zone Diet: The Ancient Way to Health Rejuvenation & Weight Control (Paperback)
Dr. Oz did a show today Feb. 29, 2012 on Ayurvedic Diet, Eating for Your Body Type and it immediately reminded me of this book by Dr. Dennis Thompson. Dr. Thompson shows why the original "zone diet" is not precise enough, because it did not use the ayurvedic body-type model to fine tune its recommendations. Management of one's weight, one's energy levels and one's overall wellness can be enhanced by taking into account the simple, easy-to-apply tips that Dr. Thompson provides in this book. I recommend it heartily.
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