Books You’ll Want To Read This Summer
I just finished reading some wonderful books…I have limited time to sit down and read, so I usually stick to topics I’m trying to learn more about.
(If you read this blog very often you’ll not be surprised at my list!)
The first book I’d like to recommend is Crunchy Cons. As I read this book, I was so glad to know there are others like me out there!
You see, I’m usually walking this narrow road between the right and left wing politicians. For example: As a Christian I believe we are to take care of our earth because we are to be good stewards of God’s gifts. But, we also need to remember that all we do is for people…for their good. If we plan carefully, the earth can be kept clean and people can be well taken care of. (stepping off of soapbox now)
Even if you don’t see eye to eye with me (and that’s okay) then you will still learn a lot from this book.
Now for a classic…Nourishing Traditions! This book changed the way I fed my family forever. I have seen some amazing changes happen in our family since I started feeling them whole, real foods, made in traditional ways.
By the way this “traditional” doesn’t mean your Grandmother’s condensed soup filled, topped with fried in trans fat onion pieces, canned green bean casserole that showed up at the Thanksgiving table every year!
Tasty, yes. Good for you, nope. Sorry.
By “traditional” I’m talking about things that healthy, “primitive” cultures have been eating for thousands of years. Like butter from animals fed only grass, lots of fresh fruits and veggies, etc.
Now for the benefits we’ve seen by eating this way: Since October 2008, my husband has lost over 20 pounds, I’ve lost 30, my children have had an easier time doing school work, their behavior has improved, they are growing well and we are all really healthy.
I could go on and on…go ahead, take the plunge into traditional, nourishing foods and see what good things happen in your family!
For those of you who have already seen the great things eating healthy foods can do, please share your comments!
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Tags: books, crunchy cons, Food, health, nourishing traditions
June 12th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Great list! I love both books.
Thanks for sharing this in today’s Fight Back Fridays carnival.
Cheers,
KristenM
(AKA FoodRenegade)
June 13th, 2009 at 7:27 am
I recognized a lot of our family in Crunchy Cons–almost uncomfortably so. I always hate to think we’re part of a trend, not just a family making individual choices right for us.
Otherwise, I enjoyed the book a lot!
June 13th, 2009 at 11:21 am
These sound like fabulous books. I’m currently reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. You’d enjoy it too!
June 13th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
You know, I’ve been thinking a lot about where our family fits in in our society. I had no idea there was such a thing as “crunchy cons” LOL. I’ll have to check out that book.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Interesting book, I’ll have to see if I can find a copy. Nourishing Traditions…I do have and have many friends that have it and are following along with the nutrient dense.
June 27th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I’ve been a proud Crunchy Con for several years now. And proud of it! Great to find you. =)