tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post4673607028786139983..comments2023-10-30T01:15:46.892-07:00Comments on Find a Toad: The End of Dieting, My Ass: A Review of The End of Dieting by Dr. Joel FuhrmanThe Toadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130189682029266517noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-6465231795204861582018-05-19T03:36:13.512-07:002018-05-19T03:36:13.512-07:00"What does that leave you with? Well, a whole..."What does that leave you with? Well, a whole bunch of salads and some cooked veggies, some tofu, some tempeh, and a stockpot full of tears."<br /><br />Sooo funny!Jeff Lebowskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-51072077336859073302018-04-07T09:10:25.394-07:002018-04-07T09:10:25.394-07:00I was struck by one comment that ended with these ...I was struck by one comment that ended with these two sentences:<br /><br /> To get the same result on a diet with meat and dairy you have to restrict and monitor calories. Also the benefits of the traditional Mediterranean diet have been shown to be a result of the large quantities of vegetables and fruits consumed, not a result of fat intake. <br /><br />After reading the penultimate sentence I wondered how anyone could conclude that allowing meat and dairy in a diet required more restriction, since you could obviously restrict the meat and dairy to a low amount, and eat as many salads and veggies as you want - just as Dr. Furhman's diet allows you to restrict meat and dairy (to zero), then eat as many salads and veggies as you want. Then I realized the commentor had unwittingly made exactly that point with the final sentence, apparently without realizing it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-59181553571011234512018-03-18T23:15:23.301-07:002018-03-18T23:15:23.301-07:00"Restrictive" is a comment one would exp..."Restrictive" is a comment one would expect from one who chooses In & Out Burgers. If it's not to much of a push of the shopping cart, check out the produce section of your grocery market, or a local farmers market,there's plenty of food.<br />Becoming a vegan is based on a simple concept. Plant based foods provide what the body needs to thrive. Animal based and processed food provide the opposite, it's that simple. <br />The toad writes that eating a vegan diet is "extreme." What seems "extreme to me is lying on ones back in the operating room while an army of physicians implant an assortment of stints and metal valve contraptions into the body. Or swallowing pill boxes full of medications to ward off the effects of diabetes. <br />Eating plant based food is to "restrictive?" I'll take the restrictions of a plant based diet to the negative health consequences of chomping down In & Out burgers seven days a week, twice on Sunday.Kennethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094981907243173133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-76034199333412509552018-03-09T19:53:12.790-08:002018-03-09T19:53:12.790-08:00Oh god (lowercase "god"). I just heard D...Oh god (lowercase "god"). I just heard Dr. Fuhrman on PBS. (I was in the kitchen; my TV a room and a half away.) I should have left my "steakburger" with a mushroom Madeira sauce and a glass of red wine in the kitchen and gone to change the channel. I could have listened to "Washington Week" on another channel.<br /><br />I hope the good doctor has had cosmetic surgery 'cause it sure looks as if he's had it—and a terrible job at that. Obviously, his "nutritarian" diet didn't do much to save his thinning hair. (Not that it matters but I'm 81 and my hair puts his to shame!)<br /><br />Of course, there are those who will believe in the doctor's snake oil and for a few it will be efficacious. (The mind can be a powerful force.)Edward M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-38616800965856644342018-02-16T11:40:03.982-08:002018-02-16T11:40:03.982-08:00People should know that Dr. Fuhrman blatantly viol...People should know that Dr. Fuhrman blatantly violates the AMA code of ethics with his sale of supplements, sells an iodine "test" on his website that has no value but costs $131, and uses deceptive and misleading language on his supplementsite. <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5R8fvQC4AM<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI4795qtB98Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-80275822586811102512018-01-02T15:40:27.628-08:002018-01-02T15:40:27.628-08:00I hate this so-called plan. Physicians who have se...I hate this so-called plan. Physicians who have seen my Father, after practicing this garbage, first think of cancer, wasting disease. He has been a follower of this moron since the book first came out. <br />What does the AMA have to say about this? I have spoken to about six physicians who all refer to him as a quack.<br />Any diet plan that cuts out a food group, other than the obviously bad foods, I do not want anything to do with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-46931150383136341162017-12-09T10:46:43.524-08:002017-12-09T10:46:43.524-08:00In 1999, my mom died from breast cancer. I have ex...In 1999, my mom died from breast cancer. I have ex-fiends who have stated that she would have lived or not have had breast cancer if she embraced homeopathic medicine. Jesus H Christ! Their comments enraged me. They felt and acted superior to all others. Yes, my mom smoked and ate what she pleased. If you ever get cancer and still lived a lifestyle that follows Joel's irresponsible diet, I will not weep for you. The oncologist gave her 3 months to a year to live. She lived one year. I was not happy with the medicine she decided to take to prolong her life since she suffered greatly. Some people smoke and eat what they enjoy and live to be a 100. Lifestyle can alter your health. If your family has a history of diseases, by all means, make changes to your lifestyle and hope you do not find yourself a victim of a life threatening disease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-31165217596252425862017-12-09T09:02:14.420-08:002017-12-09T09:02:14.420-08:00BTW, my above post is from years of being an athle...BTW, my above post is from years of being an athlete and reading many books on being a veg or vegetarian, while applying some of the rhetoric to my own life. Over the years I know my body; what works and what does not work. Being mostly vegetarian, I also enjoy what life has to offer. I do not restrict or banish every food. I rarely eat sweets(because I do not enjoy foods that are very sweet), but I enjoy coffee in the morning and alcohol in the evening. The point is eat what you enjoy in moderation, but mainly eat food that is good for you. If you do not understand or know what good food is, read and learn about ingredients on labels. If it has large list, it is probably not good for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-2544954694902502182017-12-09T08:28:19.356-08:002017-12-09T08:28:19.356-08:00I was a vegan and a vegetarian for years. This was...I was a vegan and a vegetarian for years. This was back in the 80s and 90s. Being one or the other is extreme. I just cut out junk food. I love pasta, vegs, almond butter, butter, eggs, cheese, etc. When I go out to eat I love a medium rare steak, seafood, sausage gravy on biscuits, etc. The point is eat well, exercise and enjoy life! I have dated people who are fanatics about these types of "diets" and insist that you have to eat the same as them or you will be "criticized to death." Enjoy life and eat what you want. It is your body and nobody has to read or listen to this type of fanaticism. Use your commonsense! If you need to change your diet to lose weight and or for health reasons, be prudent. I have lost weight and I have great health without being a vegan or a vegetarian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-19769267083767673852017-11-19T16:07:22.796-08:002017-11-19T16:07:22.796-08:00And, I'm not afraid to be different. I'll ...And, I'm not afraid to be different. I'll eat my veggies at church gatherings and weddings. I'll be the one they come to when they get cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure/cholesterol diabetes etc. and they'll be asking me how I'm so healthy. Then I'll help them. Go Joel! Keep helping ppl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-53656032832082747042017-11-19T16:02:00.241-08:002017-11-19T16:02:00.241-08:00My doctor has told me to do this very diet/life pl...My doctor has told me to do this very diet/life plan change. It's amazing even at the end of two weeks! I love my veggies now. He's on to something. Why would anyone judge it without even trying it, I'll never know. I lost 10 lbs in the two weeks and still losing. I'll do this forever. It's healthy. Check out Mercy for Animals. I cannot support that kind of behavior! Maybe you can. But I wouldn't judge Joel because 'it sounds wrong and messed up'. It's how we shoulda been taught to eat from the beginning. It's easier than you think! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-70467172102096619482017-09-20T06:26:17.667-07:002017-09-20T06:26:17.667-07:00Thank you for review on the End of Dieting by Dr. ...Thank you for <a href="http://leanmuscularbody.com/metabolic-renewal-review/" rel="nofollow">review</a> on the End of Dieting by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. I think if your goal is just weight loss you do not need such strict eating plan.Ovonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-13458676664217199972017-08-22T16:14:40.245-07:002017-08-22T16:14:40.245-07:00Dr. Fuhman is reversing heart disease and many aut...Dr. Fuhman is reversing heart disease and many autoimmune diseases by his plant based diet. Why is this a problem?<br /> Keep spreading the message Dr. Fruman!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199317042406680839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-62419439796516038942017-07-29T05:21:16.575-07:002017-07-29T05:21:16.575-07:00Great article! And for an additional info on "...Great article! And for an additional info on <b>"<a href="https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-foods-you-can-eat-for-healthier-skin/answer/Jennifer-Love-62" rel="nofollow">What are the best foods you can eat for healthier skin?</a>"</b> - you can <a href="https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-foods-you-can-eat-for-healthier-skin/answer/Jennifer-Love-62" rel="nofollow">click here</a>.Jane Doehttps://www.quora.com/profile/Jane-Doe-1748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-48278390919974776582017-05-09T11:39:55.043-07:002017-05-09T11:39:55.043-07:00Rosie, Dr. Fuhrman has no history with PETA. Whoev...Rosie, Dr. Fuhrman has no history with PETA. Whoever said that needs to provide some actual evidence, although there isn't any. It's not like PETA keeps its past board members a secret, so it is very easy to search whether or not he was ever involved. I invite you to fact-check this yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-11248789933112806092017-04-23T11:34:32.846-07:002017-04-23T11:34:32.846-07:00The writer is against this book from the beginning...The writer is against this book from the beginning. What is wrong with ppl when they have to be convinced to eat more veggies and fruit and cut out oils, dairy and meat. And YES, you have to be open to the Vegan lifestyle. Why bash it. Veganism is the commitment to having compassion and love for all living beings. Smh and ppl look at us like we are crazy. Some will get it but most will not and continue to struggle with health and internal happiness. Anyone who is interested in being a better person doesn't need a book. All you have to to is, have an open mind to change and do searches on factory farming, animal cruelty and the dairy industry. If your able to empathize with other living beings,you will be able to make the changes necessary to succeed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969197175977293859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-66493676396733092702017-04-06T21:25:23.582-07:002017-04-06T21:25:23.582-07:00If u should happen to read this (since u wrote it ...If u should happen to read this (since u wrote it almost 3 yrs ago) I'd love to know more abt Fuhrman's history w/PETA; specifically, verification. It would explain a lot!!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295048664327307388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-3181215636631490252017-04-06T21:12:59.940-07:002017-04-06T21:12:59.940-07:00Toad, I LOVE you! My husband & I just had the...Toad, I LOVE you! My husband & I just had the best laughs we've had in yrs reading your HILARIOUS 3-yr-old review. I may end up attempting the nutritarian diet; jury's still out. But I'm so grateful for your brilliant wit which pinpointed every stumblingblock I've encountered in contemplating it, esp. how one can eat unlimited quantities of beans & have anything resembling a social life ... ?? Then there's that thing w/the tofu; guess u & I are the only ones to notice that. And I havnt even read the book(S) yet! (There are so darn many of them.)<br />Which is not to say I didn't appreciate SOME of the good Dr's defenders. It's good to hear both sides, and I'm very sure his 'diet' has saved many lives. Like u, however, I'm not sure an early death might not be a welcome release from nutritarian life! And I find it SAD that so many have no sense of humor & are actually threatened by yours. Your expression of your opinion is "insanely dangerous"; "confusing people" w/your "very unprofessional arguments" when your goal is "to educate people" (Really? That's your goal?). Furthermore, u "glorify unhealthy eating " (No, u don't!) & are even responsible for others' choices! Wow! Just by humorously expressing your opinion. But that's the SAD state of the society we find ourselves in today. If u disagree w/ME, you're an evil, villainous witch who should be burned @ the stake! C'mon, loonies; take responsibility for yourselves & realize that you're NOT the only one entitled to an opinion!!!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295048664327307388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-51271709039202751772017-03-12T16:55:23.207-07:002017-03-12T16:55:23.207-07:00C'mon Toad -- surely you must be tired of bein...C'mon Toad -- surely you must be tired of being lazy and bloated? Put your tongue back in your mouth and look and learn what the healthy frogs are eating. The healthiest, longest living populations in the world eat a plant-strong diet. The rest of us are dying and to trivialize and minimize is insanely dangerous. Some say Karma is a bitch -- if so a toad spewing its ignorance probably won't have a fairytale ending? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090240959093867244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-81371339677061590742017-02-07T00:52:17.113-08:002017-02-07T00:52:17.113-08:00Nice article. I think it is useful and unique arti...Nice article. I think it is useful and unique article. I love this kind of article and this kind of blog. I have enjoyed it very much. Thanks for your website. <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnhnuNdMcdE" rel="nofollow">healthy diet plan</a><br />dsdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226597215471377202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-5039282502277937622017-01-14T19:05:06.394-08:002017-01-14T19:05:06.394-08:00I starting eating 95 percent raw veggies fruits nu...I starting eating 95 percent raw veggies fruits nuts n Greek yogurt about 7 years ago. My thought was food is fuel 4 my body n I'm only putting in stuff that is full of nutrients...that's it! I do eat quite a bit everyday. I saw the doc on kpbs n I'll tell ya...what he is preaching is exactly what I have been living. It's a commitment..n u do really develop a luv 4 the taste of these foods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-5133057242227228082017-01-10T17:55:58.316-08:002017-01-10T17:55:58.316-08:00Found this review tonight. Pure rubbish so don...Found this review tonight. Pure rubbish so don't believe a word of it. Read Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" book yourself and understand the concepts and the science behind it. You want more proof?....Read "How Not to Die" by Michael Greger and check out his excellent videos on nutritionfacts.org. Read the works of Dean Ornish and Neal Barnard and T Colin Campbell and Caldwell Esselstyn and John McDougall. Watch the video, Forks Over Knives. They basically all say the same thing with only minor variation. A whole foods, plant-based diet will minimize your chances of heart disease and cancer. It will ward off T2 diabetes and in many cases, reverse it. Your diet will be rich in vegetables (including potatoes), fruits, grains, beans/legumes, nuts and seeds. By combining the core ingredients, your options are endless in the form of soups, starters, entrees, snacks and desserts.<br /><br />You will feel better, look better, smell better, and lose weight. Having struggled with my own weight, this has been the best program by far. My mistake was going off of it having dropped 44 pounds (down to a normal weight)and then regaining it back when I reverted back to the Standard American Diet (aka SAD). I am back on Fuhrman and down 30 Lbs in 3.5 months. I know that everything going into my mouth is healthy and I am not deluding myself with fad diets (they all work in the beginning)that ultimately fail nor do they promote health. Whole Foods, Plant-based way of eating has also tremendously shut down my cravings to eat unhealthy food. Fuhrman gives you necessary strategies if your goal is weight loss. Once achieved, you can get even more creative with your dishes and ingredients while still eating healthy. You can throttle the weight loss as necessary. If you are looking for a quick fix, any diet will work (cookie diet, bacon diet, Atkins, etc). You want a way of eating to sustain you for a lifetime, this is it. Best of luck to all of you!JavaBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13737071480082156181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-32456746500900167702017-01-04T07:02:25.363-08:002017-01-04T07:02:25.363-08:00I don't think you really read the book. Dr. Fu...I don't think you really read the book. Dr. Fuhrman is one of the few physicians out there who is 100% science based. He is against extreme veganism and fat free diets. He is also against extreme high protein diets. You are entitled to your own opinion but if you are running a blog and trying to educate people you shouldn't be writing these very unprofessional articles and confusing people even more about an already confusing topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-22434958399439295952016-12-18T08:10:40.042-08:002016-12-18T08:10:40.042-08:00Have you actually tried his plan? Or this is a wri...Have you actually tried his plan? Or this is a write up of your opinion of his plan? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333777801312653600.post-19285329989883281612016-12-06T19:28:56.939-08:002016-12-06T19:28:56.939-08:00Actually, those black bean brownies are pretty tas...Actually, those black bean brownies are pretty tasty! Hell Bent For Pleatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035183977702784692noreply@blogger.com