A series of articles at BellaOnline completely and systematically tear apart Jordan Rubin's The Maker's Diet.
While some of these points are old news, when combined together it makes interesting reading. Fake credentials, FDA bans, and apparently promoting soil organisms. I have not read the book so I cannot verify this, but this particular review seems overly negative and a bit hysterical:
If you’re not familiar with Rubin’s “miracle” ingredient, “soil organisms,” let’s bring the little buggers up into the light of day. First off, he tries to make us believe the Bible and various researchers recommend eating dirt for the soil organisms. Is this true? Of course not. But, by starting with basic facts and adding a whirlwind of fast talk, Rubin concludes 1 + 1 = 3, when it doesn’t. That’s how the art of con works.
These are all fairly strong allegations, and despite all this, The Maker's Diet is a top seller at Amazon and maintains an excellent review status of 4 stars.
I personally don't believe you need credentials to make helpful and useful contributions to people's health. The proof of the Maker's Diet will bear out in the results of the people who have followed it.
UPDATE: You can now access all the details of The Maker's Diet online (includes tools to track food, create meal plans and recipes, and a facility to get answers from author Jordan Rubin).
24 Nisan 2008 Perşembe
23 Nisan 2008 Çarşamba
Are you doing your five times thirhy?
Don't worry, the title doesn't refer to math homework. Here in the UK, the government advises all adults to do a minimum of thirty minutes of moderate exercise, five times a week. Are you managing it? What about your partner, parents or friends?
What does "moderate" mean?
What level should you be exercising at? "Moderate" activity varies depending on your age and current fitness levels. A good rule of thumb is that it should leave you slightly out of breath while you're doing it; you should be able to hold a conversation, but not to sing. After the thirty minutes are up, you should be warm and a bit sweaty.
If you can't sustain that level for thirty minutes in a row, or if you're unable to find a free half-hour stretch for exercise, it's fine to break it down into two blocks of fifteen minutes, or three blocks of ten.
(NB: Since August 2007, the Government have been stressing that interspersing some vigorous activity such as jogging and weight training is best, rather than just sticking to "moderate" levels every day. But the minimum target is still the five times thirty of moderate exercise.)
What activities could I do?
If the thought of spending thirty minutes a day plodding away on the cross-trainer or treadmill is less than appealing, here's five easy gym-free ways to clock up thirty minutes' exercise:
1. Cycle fifteen minutes to work and back instead of getting the bus.
2. Go on a brisk thirty-minute walk to the local shops, rather than driving to the supermarket.
3. Swim for half an hour - about twenty to thirty lengths, depending on your speed.
4. Take a boat out on a rowing lake for thirty minutes. Adding friends or family members to the cargo increases the resistance and your workout!
5. If you're braver than me, hit the dance floor when you're out, rather than hiding in the corner with a drink. If the thought of that makes you cringe, just put your favorite CD on at home and dance around for half an hour.
Who's meeting their five times thirty? What activities help you to get there?
What does "moderate" mean?
What level should you be exercising at? "Moderate" activity varies depending on your age and current fitness levels. A good rule of thumb is that it should leave you slightly out of breath while you're doing it; you should be able to hold a conversation, but not to sing. After the thirty minutes are up, you should be warm and a bit sweaty.
If you can't sustain that level for thirty minutes in a row, or if you're unable to find a free half-hour stretch for exercise, it's fine to break it down into two blocks of fifteen minutes, or three blocks of ten.
(NB: Since August 2007, the Government have been stressing that interspersing some vigorous activity such as jogging and weight training is best, rather than just sticking to "moderate" levels every day. But the minimum target is still the five times thirty of moderate exercise.)
What activities could I do?
If the thought of spending thirty minutes a day plodding away on the cross-trainer or treadmill is less than appealing, here's five easy gym-free ways to clock up thirty minutes' exercise:
1. Cycle fifteen minutes to work and back instead of getting the bus.
2. Go on a brisk thirty-minute walk to the local shops, rather than driving to the supermarket.
3. Swim for half an hour - about twenty to thirty lengths, depending on your speed.
4. Take a boat out on a rowing lake for thirty minutes. Adding friends or family members to the cargo increases the resistance and your workout!
5. If you're braver than me, hit the dance floor when you're out, rather than hiding in the corner with a drink. If the thought of that makes you cringe, just put your favorite CD on at home and dance around for half an hour.
Who's meeting their five times thirty? What activities help you to get there?
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