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Kathy Freston's Quantum Wellness
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Update: Some more Oprah-related news for you – if you didn’t get a chance to see Oprah’s puppy mill exposé last month, she’s running it again tonight. More on that here.
Author Kathy Freston's fantastic new book, Quantum Wellness, has been getting a ton of buzz lately, not least because it inspired Oprah Winfrey herself to try veganism for three weeks. Kathy also appeared on Ellen yesterday, and a lot of people have been asking about the book, so by way of an introduction, here's PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk with a quick review:
No matter where on the "wellness continuum" you may be, Kathy Freston's new book, Quantum Wellness, is an absolute must-read.
The concept is simple: You just have to make one small change, and before you know it, you're on the road to getting your spiritual, mental, and physical act—or "wellness," as Kathy likes to call it—together. This may sound like a tall order, but that's the point of the book—tall orders turn into small orders when you break them down into achievable goals. What could be easier?
My favorite parts of the book are the two chapters that Kathy devotes to "conscious eating." I challenge anyone to read these chapters and look at a package of ground beef or drumsticks the same way again. Chapter Five, in which she talks about the now-famous "21-day cleanse" that Oprah has embarked on, also deserves an honorable mention. Who knew that casein, an ingredient in dairy products, is also used to make industrial-strength glue? Try digesting that!
Best of all, Kathy devotes 55 pages to putting conscious eating into practice with mouthwatering recipes such as seared "chicken" strips with shitake mushrooms, stir-fried veggies, and teriyaki sauce over brown rice. Yum!
And in other important news, here's Oprah on Week 2 of the new diet.
-Jack
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She seems like such a lovely and caring woman. I agree with her...with one caveat, there is not way I am going to give up my cup o' tea every morning! LOL
Everything else, rock on!
Posted by: Soliel | May 29, 2008 01:45 PM
Thanks to Kathy inspiring Oprah, veganism is getting a nice media shot in the arm. Judging by Kathy's author photo she's a very healthy, attractive lady.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | May 29, 2008 04:39 PM
I just bought the book and so far it is awesome. Kathy is so right! How can you eat without thinking where your food came from? And once you know how the food (esp. meat) got on your plate, how can you go ahead and eat it anyway?
I am already a vegetarian who has given up everything except cheese! I am OK with all the soy products but for some reason I don't like the soy cheeses. But after reading Kathy's book, I know I'll give up cheese too. If Oprah can do it, I can do it!!!
Posted by: NT | May 29, 2008 10:11 PM
I have to admit I haven't read all her blogs, but so far, no mention of the animal suffering, just all about Oprah and how she's feeling and what she's eating.
But if she influences others to try the vegan lifestyle, some animals will be spared. It's a start.
Posted by: lynda downie | May 30, 2008 11:40 PM
She DOES mention the animals' suffering and she mentioned it on the show, too. She doesn't dwell on it but they state that the reason why we should stay away from animal products is basically karma. If we want good energy in our lives, we should consume foods that do not harm anyone.
For someone (Oprah) who used to brag about her ribs' recipie, I'd say it is an EXCELLENT start!
Posted by: NT | May 31, 2008 08:45 PM
NT, Thanks, I stand corrected. Well that's good news, glad to hear it!
Posted by: lynda downie | June 1, 2008 11:18 PM