Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food

In the first part of the book I was initially put off by the heavy emphasis on conventional beauty, and not entirely convinced by the concept of "second sibling syndrome" where the author tries to demonstrate how an oldest child grabs the best nutrition (and therefore looks and health) from its mother. The photographs of "ideal" faces reminded me of the nasty final chapter of an old Nazi biology textbook I once saw, with its photos of ideal Aryans! Still, maybe this stuff will be popular with people who want their kids to be film stars, and convince them to read the rest. Once the author got on to nutrition proper, I found the book, which is well-referenced with recent research, more convincing. Like several other authors over the last 10 years or so, she neatly dismisses the prevailing ideology of "low-fat good, animal fat bad" which is still being trotted out by the government and food industry. A lot of similar information can be found in Sally Fallon's book "Nourishing Traditions" (essentially a recipe book) and the Weston-Price foundation website, and in "Trick and Treat" by Barry Groves. "Deep nutrition" completes the picture by looking in more depth at how what you eat affects not just you, but your children, and even grandchildren. I'm still not convinced that William is better looking than Harry just because he's got a big jaw!

An excellent book giving a wealth of information about ancestral nutrition and the ways in which our foodstuffs have gradually deviated from that. This felt, however, like a book of two halves - one exploring our shared history and also intergenerational nutrution, one detailing the "four pillars" approach. And, although these clearly interlink, i'd have liked to have read more about how much can be helped or improved here and now, especially for those of us who have already reproduced and very much need to put things right.

This book is an absolute must-read for anyone who wants to be healthy, not only it's so well-written that it's a pleasure to read, it explains complicated processes in such a deep details but using simple examples- it's absolutely impressive! Unlike many other books it explains WHY and HOW things work, it's so convincing without any pressure but with lots of data, research and demonstrative materials. I'm chuffed to bits to find out answers for questions I've had about nutrition for years but couldn't find answers for them anywhere. Absolutely amazing book, so comprehensive! Would highly recommend to everyone, can't wait for my husband to read it...

This book is very big and very detailed, not really a book to read quickly and definitely not a coffee table book. So far I haven’t read a lot but what I have read is interesting. I try to remain fairly biased when reading stuff, some makes sense but I have to say the evolution of beauty depending on the diet of your parents and grandparents has somewhat has thrown me. I grew up on a farm with a health conscious parents and health conscious grandparents . Sadly I can’t say Im classically good looking nor are my siblings. This is just one odd thing in the book and I’m sure there will be more. As ever moderation in diet and lifestyle I think is key. Still an interesting book from which I will take away some valuable knowledge

This book is fantastic. The first section is all about the science behind how the information stored in the foods we eat affects us, our genes, and children. The book then moves onto the second section where the foods to eat and avoid are highlighted. I have only one addition that I believe would make the book that much better... The book briefly mentions athletes may consume more carbs than the average person and although out of the scope of the book I'm stuck wondering for those who wish to gain muscle mass what the next steps are. So much information out there advises a calorie surplus but after reading you soon become aware that eating more can be damaging if not the right foods. Maybe this would be a separate book in itself on meal planning and eating for althetic performance. Nonetheless, the lessons about food in this book are of great value and I now apply them to everyday life so I would therefore recommend reading for anyone wishing to lead a healthier life.

Dr. Cate's book 'Deep Nutrition', and her work at large, transformed my life. Forever. She helped ignite a passion for nutrition that is central to who I am now. My example has gone on to help my family and a few curious folk I've been lucky to encounter. I plan to inspire and help more, one day studying nutrition more formally. It was Deep Nutrition that set me on a track that helped me overcome chronic physical ailments, which were severely limiting my daily life and future as a teenager at the time. It taught me enough to then explore and learn much more that, combined with this book's teachings, has quite possibly saved my life. I will forever recommend this book, and her others, with thanks in my heart.

A lot of good information on nutrition, backed up with references, written by a doctor (as opposed to a journalist or celebrity like most of these books are). I would have given 5 stars but I have a few major issues with it: The obsession with how good nutrition makes you (and your children) more attractive, and thus be more successful in life (yes, this is mentioned); Comments like "if more women had written history books there'd be less focus on wars and more focus on historic healthy meals"... I actually almost used the book as kindling at this point! It sometimes feels like reading an infomercial, which is a shame (just look at Dr Cate's website to see what I mean), but if you can ignore that aspect of the book it is actually also full of good information, some of which I have adopted towards my own eating habits.

Pretty specific and sometimes not an "easy-read", but excellent in explanations and very DEEP :-)

For people who are unfamiliar with this branch of nutritional theory, this book will be way out in left field. It goes against everything the mainstream western health industry preaches. And yet I think, for many, myself included, it will just seem like basic common sense. This is the way people have been eating for generations. This is the way our grandparents and great grandparents ate. It seems so simple and basic. Shanahan presents her research in accessible easy to understand terms. There are no complicated rules or 'superfoods' or the latest fad supplement. She just advocates for real, basic food, simply cooked. My only issue with the book is Shanahan's oddly emphasized focus on beauty. I am not disagreeing with her theory that eating this way will give your body and especially your children the best nutrients so that their genes will express to their best ability and therefore result in healthier more beautiful bodies. That also seems intuitive. And it's a topic I find valid and interesting. But she presents this part of her argument almost like she has a chip on her shoulder. Her constant harping about Hale Berry and all the 'beautiful' celebrities and their advantages came across as whiny as a teenager with self esteem issues. I found it very off-putting and it detracted from the otherwise mature, no nonsense, practical presentation of her ideas. But if you can get past the celebrity envy, I think you will find this book a fascinating read and a simple and achievable way to gain better health.

Este libro desmiente los mitos sobre la nutricion moderna. Contiene todo lo que necesitas saber para mejorar tu nutricion y a su vez la de tu familia y futuras generaciones. Gracias a esta lectura me doy cuenta de la gran importancia que tiene la nutricion, y como hemos ido perdiendo tradiciones y costumbres que eran tan beneficiosas para nuestra salud. En fin, toda persona interesada en cuidar su salud, la de su familia y futuras generaciones, deberia leerlo.

Nourishing, traditional foods are indeed your best medicine. Be kind to your grains and your grains will be kind to you.

A most interesting book on nutrition and how it affects your body. What to avoid eating if you'd like to be healthy and live to an active healthy older age. Essential reading and a book to refer back to.