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Title: Avoid this book
Review: This book has gorgeous photos of vegetables on the front, but the recipes contain an astonishing amount of processed food. And most of the recipes also contain dairy: food designed by nature for rapid growth. Dairy (especially low-fat dairy) contains hormones proven to be linked to prostate and some other cancers. I'm astonished that the hospital gave my newly diagnosed friend this book (stamped "Compliments of Merck"). Page 183: (snacks and light meals) a cup of buttermilk, a cup plus a tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 cup of margarine, flour... etc, along with and "Doc's Notes" for the cinnamon bread that says, "Good snacking food to increase your daily calorie consumption." Even if you're in the dairy-is-good-for-you camp, what's good about snacking on sugar and margarine, and processed flour? Page 56: Quick Cheese Grits has 3 cups of reduced fat cheddar! The author has sold many books, and each one a disservice to the patients who use it.
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