Super Immunity audiobook

Dr. Fuhrman is brilliant. I have altered my diet after reading Eat to Live, 3 and 1/2 months ago and have lost over 25lbs painlessly. Severe dust mite and pollen allergies nearly history. My doctor had no solution for me but to wrap everything in plastic, get hepa filters and take antihistamines for the rest of my life. Joint pain and constant fatigue - gone. Getting sick constantly for long stretches - gone. This is all based on science and even if it wasn't, I feel better than I have in 20 years, so I don't care. This book is a little too technical in the first part but that's over soon and the rest is very easy to get your head around.Very, very important information for those of us who want to live long and wellRead "Eat to Live" first if you need to loose heaps of weight, otherwise this book is for everyone else who wants to feel insanely healthy and live to see their great grand kids. Also, watch the fabulous documentary "Forks Over Knives" and you will be sure that plant-based is the healthiest possible option. It's a real eye-opener.

This is the only book you will ever need to read to understand healthy diet and its benefits. There are very good examples, which speak for themselves and don’t need any more convincing for this healthy diet to boost your immunity and give your body healthy ammunition to fight any bacteria. Our diet should be mostly composed of organic plants, veggies, fruits, grains, and nuts. Meet is not needed; to give us strength - we can get it for example from avocado. We can still (as book suggest rarely) have milk or dairy products, or eat fish and sea food.

I learned about this book on a Doctor Oz show. Dr. Fuhrman was a guest who presented strong evidence for a nutrient dense diet. I was instantly hooked as a number of people in my family have faced serious illness.Dr. Fuhrman makes a convincing case for the failure of modern medicine. Basically doctors treat us AFTER we've gotten sick. They should instead teach us how to live in a way that reduces the chance of illness.Dr. Fuhrman gives the reader all the essential information for staying well by following a diet high in fruits and vegetables.He prescribes what he calls GBOMBS in hefty amounts: Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries and Seeds. The doctor includes his version of the food pyramid where nearly every food on it derives from plants. He says it's okay to eat roughly 150-200 calories per day that are not plant-based - for example, meat or dairy. More than that amount, though, can lead to compromised immunity.Yes, his diet is not for everyone. However, I made the simple change of adding 1 or 2 green smoothies to my daily diet. These consist of 2 cups of leafy greens, celery, carrots, berries, and nuts.I have been surprised at how much better I feel. Carb cravings are basically gone, and I have more energy.I recommend this book to others who are willing to experiment with their diet to improve their health.(less)

I'm passionate about health, diet and nutrition, and have been listening to a lot of Dr Joel Fuhrman's talks which is what prompted me to read 'Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free'. The more I discover about plant-based diets the more convinced I become that they are the best route to a robust immune system, staying healthy and increasing longevity.'Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free' is a credible, thorough, well written and inspirational summary of the evidence-based science of staying fit and energetic.Nothing in this book will come as much of a surprise to people who pay attention to the this stuff. Indeed Michael Pollan has famously simplified most nutritional advice into seven words, Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.. What could be simpler? Dr Joel Fuhrman has a handy acronym to summarise one of his key messages about daily dietary choices: eat plenty of GBOMBS (Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries and Seeds) which are the best anti-cancer, health-promoting foods on the planet

This book explains the immune system's function and gives advice on how to strengthen it using food as your medicine. Dr. Fuhrman gives advice on supplements to avoid (many common ones like vitamin C) and supplements that are worth using (Zinc, Vitamin D and not much else) and teaches you how to get the nutrients and vitamins you need from common foods. A lot of the food suggestions are a bit much for most people but many recipes can be integrated gradually over time. Once you reap the rewards of a nutrient rich diet and learn the danger of eating the average western diet Dr. Fuhrman believes you won't look back. I enjoyed this book greatly and highly recommend to those with an interest in natural health and wellness.

I learned about this book through someone else and my first thoughts were that it is crazy to eat so many vegetables I have to say that I borrowed this book first from the library and bought it because I need to use it for reference. I never thought I could eat raw vegetables without gobs of oil or fattening dressing but I am finally acquiring a taste for raw veggies. I even like the way they make me feel over chocolate!! When I follow the plan I not only feel healthier but drop weight. The author treats nutrition as our medicine. He gives food a score called ANDI based on its nutritional density. Whole Foods now posts the scores next to each of their vegetables. Worth a read if you have concern for your health.

A very good book! So much information about the power of food in preventing disease, curing or improving life with disease, becoming stronger and living longer. Actually, the overwhelming focus on living longer was why I dropped one star. I believe there has to be more to life that a singular focus on living as long as possible. Regardless of what I believe, this is an excellent resource for understanding our immune systems and how to feed them to work for our maximum advantage. I will be referencing this book regularly.

After my son was born, I went on a quest to learn how to feed my family better. My husband and I were were not healthy eaters and we were both overweight. I wanted better for my son and our family so I started reading and researching. This is one of the books that I found to be very helpful and easy to read. Since germs and sickness are a huge concern for parents, the subject was something that caught my attention. It really amazed me how adding certain foods to the meal plan could really boost immunity so well. I also love that I don't have to rely on allergy pills, antibiotics, and other medication to get through the winter months anymore. This guide, along with The Best Multivitamin eBook- what that means, what to look for, and a whole lot more (Best Health Secrets Guide) have helped me and my family tremendously as we search for ways to live better through our food choices.

I agree with almost all of Dr. Fuhrman's philosophies on eating and health. Super Immunity is more "scientific" than his other books, but seems to ease off a little towards the middle of the book and become an easier read. Basically he wants you to eat healthy to be healthy and stop feeding into all the hype diets which are almost impossible to maintain on a long term basis. I loved it. I have made 3 of the recipes I thought I would like and found them to be decent. I have a few more I am planning on making yet. Read him, you will be smarter for it and hopefully healthier.

I read this book in Danish since I got hold of it by mistake in this language. I found the book to be somewhat scientifically formulated and to contain many unexplained abbreviations, or perhaps explained when first introduced but not subsequently, all of which did not make it an easy read. (So it wasn’t just the Danish.) There was no index, at least not in the Danish edition.There is so much information in this book, that I will just indicate here those aspects of it that I found most interesting/valuable.The catastrophic state of health among Americans is due to their atrocious diet – Americans suffer from a critical lack of phytochemicals (obtained from plants) and this has had extensive and serious consequences.60% of the American diet consists of ready-made foodstuffs. These include foodstuffs containing white flour, added sugar/sweeteners and fats. These foodstuffs are generally filled with additives, colouring agents and preservatives and packed in plastic bags and cardboard containers. More than 25% of calories are derived from animal products, and Americans derive under 10% of their calories from unrefined plant foods such as fruit, beans, nuts, seeds and vegetables. This indication of 10% is misleading, however, since about half the vegetables consumed in the US are products made from potatoes, including chips (French fries) and crisps. The true number is 5%.Dr. Fuhrman explains to us about macro- and micronutrients, Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, protein and water, while micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and enzymes. Eating habits comprising “superfoods” with their high content of micronutrients are the secret behind excellent health.There has been an explosive growth of cancer in the modern world as the consumption of ready-made foods and fast food spread both in the U.S. and in developing countries. It is the combination of overweight and malnutrition that is responsible for this life-threatening epidemic in the modern world.The author’s thesis is that when the body lacks micronutrients from plants, the immune system is weakened, and we become open to various infections and forms of cancer.Green vegetables contain the most micronutrients that build up the immune system. It is also these that are most strongly involved in prevention of heart disease and cancer.Green vegetables like cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts and broccoli together with non-green vegetables like cauliflower are termed “cruciferous” vegetables. These contain isothiocyanates which remove cancerous substances and destroy cancer cells.Increased consumption of cruciferous vegetables results in a corresponding reduction in breast, lung, prostate, colonic and rectal cancer. A 20% increase in consumption of vegetable foods generally corresponds to a 20% fall in the incidence of cancer, while a 20% increase in consumption of cruciferous vegetables corresponds to a 40% fall in the incidence of cancer!28 portions of vegetables a week reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 33%, while only 3 portions of cruciferous vegetables a week reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 41%.One or more portions of cabbage a week reduce/s the incidence of pancreatic cancer by 38%.Moreover, cruciferous vegetables have an antiviral and antibacterial effect.Cruciferous vegetables should be chewed well so every cell is crushed. They should preferably be puréed, blended or chopped.Cruciferous vegetables are the strongest cancer-preventing foods to be found and also contain most micronutrients.Mushrooms contain a large number of substances that support the immune system by protecting us from viruses and bacteria. They can even be effective against autoimmune illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus due to their ability to combat inflammation and strengthen the immune system.Onions and garlic are also invaluable in the prevention of cancer and fortification of the immune system.In a study to ascertain the connection between onion consumption and cancer incidence, it was shown that among those who frequently ate onions there was:- a reduction of colonic cancer by 56%- a reduction of ovarian cancer by 88%- a reduction in oesophageal cancer by 56%- a reduction of prostate cancer by 71%- a reduction in stomach cancer by 50%.Moreover, eating pomegranates prevents breast, prostate and colonic cancer as well as leukemia and this fruit has many other important health-giving qualities. All berries also have strong cancer-preventing qualities. They are superfoods. It is also extremely important to eat nuts and seeds, which contain invaluable nutrients.To summarize, the superfoods stated by the author to provide optimal immunity are as follows:Kale/green cabbage leaves/mustard greensRucola (is that an English word?), watercressLettuce and common cabbageBroccoli and Brussels sproutsOnions and garlicMushroomsPomegranatesAll types of berriesSeeds (flax, chia, sesame and sunflower).This book provides a wealth of absolutely essential information, most of which I have not touched upon.However, I do not agree with the author in everything. For instance, he does not believe in the value of taking Vitamin C supplements. Personally, I have in my youth experienced amazing cures of whooping cough (when I was really ill) and mumps by means of large doses of Vitamin C. My little daughter overcame mumps in 24 hours. I haven’t had the flu for 36 years since beginning to take Vitamin C regularly and only in a moderate dose (2 g.), neither have I had a cold for about 30 years. Dr. Fuhrman has successfully treated patients with autoimmune disorders by his nutritional advice. A plant-based or vegan diet is often effective against autoimmune disorders. The inclusion of a large amount of green cruciferous vegetables is a key factor.The book provides a few accounts by patients of Dr. Fuhrman that have healed themselves by adopting his nutritional advice, one of them from lupus.There is a valuable section on the dangers and inefficacy of vaccinations, including vaccinations against the flu.At the end of the book you will find some attractive recipes, including “Dr. Fuhrman’s famous cancer-preventing soup”.I do not concur with the author in his recommendation of use of microwave ovens, and fail to understand how such a health-conscious person can recommend such a dangerous apparatus that deprives food of its life energy.In conclusion, despite its faults, this is a valuable, informative book that can be life-saving to its readers, if they follow his advice. Read the book!

I'm pretty disease free and seldom get sick by my inflammatory markers are up, so I read this. I was a fan for Eat to Live and then it went by the wayside, and I'm trying to motivate myself to go back to a more plant based way of eating, for health and the environment.So this was a timely reminder. Not a heck of a lot new, but I did find parts interesting particularly the latest research on supplements - seems like folic acid may not be the best in pregnancy for example.

If you are not feeling as good as you would like to, or are tired all the time, or catch every bug that goes around; this is a book well worth digging into.I have read it twice and am starting it over again. There is too much information for just one time through.