Eat This and Live!: Simple Food Choices that Can Help You Feel Better, Look Younger, and Live Longer »

From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Seven Pillars of Health" comes this guide that teaches readers what the Bible has to say about food. Dr. Colbert gives his recommendations on which foods to eat heartily, eat in moderation, or avoid all together. Full-color throughout.

Introduction viii

1 Living Food vs. Dead Food 1

Living Food vs. Dead Food 2

"Why Does It Matter What I Eat?" 4

2 Your Body Is a Temple 7

Wonderfully Made 8

Why We Eat the Wrong Foods 10

Food Cravings 12

The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection 14

3 What the Bible Says About Food 17

God's Plan for Our Diet 18

Back to Basics 20

4 What to Avoid 23

The Dark Side of the Food World 24

The Plague of Processed Foods 26

Chemical-Laden Foods 28

MSG 30

High-Sugar Foods and Beverages 32

Artificial Sweeteners 34

White Flour 36

Fast Food 38

Deadly (Processed) Meats 40

Killer Trans Fats 42

Saturated Fats 44

5 Stayin' Alive With Living Foods 47

The Living Foods List 48

Organic, Free-Range, and Wild-Caught Foods 50

USDA and Other Recommendations 52

The Glycemic Index 54

Whole Grains 56

Eat More Fiber 58

Healthy Fats 60

Healthy Fats (continued) 62

Alkalinizing Foods 64

The Power of Phytonutrients 66

Phytonutrients: A Rainbow of Health 68

Fruits and Vegetables 72

6 Targeting Your Intake of Specific Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Minerals 75

Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Minerals 76

Vitamin A 78

Vitamin B[subscript 6] 80

Vitamin C 82

Vitamin D 84

Vitamin E 86

Vitamin K 88

Magnesium 90

Calcium 92

Potassium 94

7 What to Eat With Caution 97

Why Meat Is a "Caution" Food 98

How to Safely Eat Meat 100

Fish 102

Dairy Products 104

Is Caffeine Bad? 106

8 What to Drink 109

Water: The Miracle Cure 110

Water: How Much and How Often? 112

Bottled Water 114

Filtered Water 116

9 Shopping Tips 119

Planning Ahead 120

At the Store 122

Start With Produce, Meats, and Fish 124

Dairy Dos and Don'ts 126

TheFreezer Aisle: An Acceptable Option 128

Breads and Cereals 130

Pastas and Rice 132

Salad Dressings, Oils, and Fats 134

Condiments 136

Snacks 138

10 Dinner's Ready!-How to Store, Prepare, and Serve Food 141

Don't Ignore It, Store It! 142

Preparation 144

Healthy Cooking 146

Setting the Stage for Dinner 148

11 On the Go?-Smart Choices for Dining Out 151

Eating Out 152

Navigating the Menu Maze 154

Fast-Food Restaurants 156

Buffet-Style Restaurants, Salad Bars, Steak Houses, and Seafood 158

Italian and Mexican Restaurants 160

Asian Restaurants 162

Casual Dining 164

12 Tips for Healthy Kids 169

Getting Kids to Eat Healthily 170

Notes 172