Sarah's Book'd Lists

Healthy You

Created by Sarah - Updated on August 01^st 2017

I love reading, and so it's always a fun time to read about my other loves, exercise and healthy living. I'm not a fan of diet books, but books that talk about how your body works and what you should be putting in it can offer great insight. These are some of my favorites so far.

Born to run : a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen

McDougall, Christopher, 1962-

From the Publisher

McDougall reveals the secrets of the world's greatest distance runners--the Tarahumara Indians of Copper Canyon, Mexico--and how he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of super-athletic Americans.

Brain maker : the power of gut microbes to heal and protect your brain--for life

Perlmutter, David, 1954- author.

From the Publisher

"Perlmutter explains the potent interplay between intestinal microbes and the brain, describing how the microbiome develops from birth and evolves based on lifestyle choices, how it can become 'sick,' and how nurturing gut health through a few easy strategies can alter your brain's destiny for the better. With ... dietary recommendations and a ... program of six steps to improving gut ecology, [this book] opens the door to ... brain health potential"--Amazon.com.

My Thoughts

I have a strange interest in gut microbes, and this book had enough information to quench even my curiosity.

China Study : the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted and the startling implications for diet, weight loss, and long-term health

Campbell, T. Colin, 1934- author.

From the Publisher

More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet.

The first 20 minutes : surprising science reveals how we can exercise better, train smarter, live longer

Reynolds, Gretchen.

From the Publisher

Bringing us cutting edge research and science-based prescriptions, Gretchen Reynolds shows us what we do and do not need to do to reach out fitness goals, whether that means running a marathon or just getting off the couch or. Busting popular myths, looking at which supplements actually work, giving us the lowdown on weight training, and singing the praises of just standing up, The First 20 Minutes Personal Trainer is the guide to take wherever you take your workout.

I contain multitudes : the microbes within us and a grander view of life

Yong, Ed, author.

From the Publisher

This book lets us peer into the world of microbes -- not as germs to be eradicated, but as invaluable parts of our lives -- allowing us to see how ubiquitous and vital microbes are: they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. While much of the prevailing discussion around the microbiome has focused on its implications for human health, Yong broadens...

My Thoughts

Again, with the microbes...

If our bodies could talk : a guide to operating and maintaining a human body

Hamblin, James, author.

From the Publisher

"An empirical, exhaustive, and entertaining look at the body and its functions, in the vein of the author's stories and viral video series for The Atlantic on sleep, aging, diet, and more, examining and reassessing those health concerns that never seem to go away"-- Provided by publisher.

Salt, sugar, fat : how the food giants hooked us

Moss, Michael, 1955-

From the Publisher

The author explores his theory that the food industry's used three essential ingredients to control much of the world's diet.

Spark : the revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain

Ratey, John J., 1948-

From the Publisher

In SPARK, John J. Ratey, M.D., embarks upon a fascinating and entertaining journey through the mind-body connection, presenting startling research to prove that exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's. Filled with amazing case studies (such as the revolutionary fitness program in Naperville, Illinois, which has put this school district of 19,000 kids first in the world of science test scores), SPARK is...

Tales from another mother runner : triumphs, trials, tips, and tricks from the road : a collection from badass mother runners

From the Publisher

In Mother Runners , elite runners Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea share not only their own stories of personal triumph on the pavement but also the inspiring stories of many members of the vibrant mother runner community they've built on their popular site, Run Like a Mother.

My Thoughts

I just love these ladies. If you are a mother and you like to run, this book is definitely for you. If you just like to run, this book can also be for you.

The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances

Inman, Matthew, author, illustrator.

From the Publisher

From #1 New York Times best-selling author, Matthew Inman, aka The Oatmeal, comes this hilarious, beautiful, poignant collection of comics and stories about running, eating, and one cartoonist's reasons for jogging across mountains until his toenails fall off.

The complete Mediterranean cookbook : 500 vibrant, kitchen-tested recipes for living and eating well every day

From the Publisher

There's a reason why people in the Mediterranean region are among the longest lived in the world--their diet, which focuses on olive oil, vegetables, healthy grains, and seafood, has been proven to be extremely beneficial for weight reduction, blood pressure control, and overall well-being. America's Test Kitchen has taken these ingredients and produced innovative, delicious, and foolproof mains, sides, and appetizers that comply with this increasingly popular way of eating.

My Thoughts

The Mediterranean way of eating is well known for being really healthy, and this is probably my favorite Mediterranean cookbook. Or any kind of cookbook for that matter. I finally bought my own copy so you are more likely to find it on the shelf now.