Books in Health & Fitness

Beyond Labels A Doctor and a Farmer Conquer Food Confusion One Bite at a Time

A nutritionist and a renowned organic farmer explore and explain the art of eating well. Do you want to be healthy, happy and free? But find yourself stuck in your healing journey and want some guidance and encouragement? Perhaps you are overwhelmed by all of the conflicting diet advice. Maybe you don’t know where to start or who to trust. Or, maybe you just need a little motivation. You’re not alone. We’re constantly bombarded with ever-changing diet recommendations and the latest diet crazes: Paleo, Keto, Whole 30, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, and the list goes on. Eggs are bad one day and good the next. Kale is good for you today. Tomorrow it contains high levels of thallium and is toxic to your thyroid gland. How do you know what to put on your plate that will bring you toward greater health and wellness? In Beyond Labels, Joel Salatin, a farmer who is blazing the trail for regenerative farm practices, and Sina McCullough, a Ph.D. in Nutrition who actually understands unpronounceable carbon chains, bring you on a journey from generally unhealthy food and farming to an ultimately healing place. Through compelling discussions leavened with a dose of humor, they share practical and easily doable tips about: • What to eat • How to find it and prepare it • How to save money and time in the kitchen • How to stay true to your principles in our modern culture Whether you are just starting your health journey or you grow all of your own food, this book is designed to meet you where you are and motivate you to take the next step in your healing journey – ultimately bringing you closer to health, happiness, and freedom. “The ideas, evidence and takeaways from this book have the power to reshape America's declining health. This is the most-fascinating, inspirational, and flat out most useful book I've ever read. Joel and Sina have done what no other authors have managed to do. They've created a survival guide for the war on our gut microbiome.”—Andy Snyder, Founder of Manward Press

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Folks, This Ain't Normal A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact. Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary Food, Inc. and the bestselling book The Omnivore's Dilemma, understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesn't stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote. Salatin's crucial message and distinctive voice--practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure--make FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL a must-read book.

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How to Be a Cyclist An A-Z Guide for the M. A. M. I. L. (Middle Aged Man in Lycra)

No bicycle repair was ever made easier by turning your bike upside down. White shorts are for other people. A helmet perched on the back of your head is perfect if you ride your bike backwards - These and a host of other handy pointers jostle for attention within this A - Z guide to being a cyclist. It's an essential manual and source of wisdom for those who would be kings of the road. Many pitfalls await the unwary middle-aged-man-in-Lycra, but fear not, for the Guide is here to steer you through choppy waters. No more passing out halfway up a hill. No more ridicule in the work place. No more hurty knee. And no more sock crimes. Pearls of wisdom are scattered throughout this book like rose petals before a princess on her wedding day. For instance, who could deny that life is too short to drink bad coffee? That a noisy bike is marginally more annoying than a whiney toddler? Or that style should ever be sacrificed for speed? Written by experts who know everything there is to know about cycling, yet never forget that there is nothing funnier than a rabbit playing a trumpet, How to be a Cyclist is mandatory reading for all bike riders.

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How to Be a Cyclist An A-Z Guide of Life on Two Wheels

No bicycle repair was ever made easier by turning your bike upside down. White shorts are for other people. A helmet perched on the back of your head is perfect if you ride your bike backwards. These and a host of other handy pointers jostle for attention within this AZ guide to being a cyclist. Its an essential manual and source of wisdom for those who would be kings of the road. Many pitfalls await the unwary middle-aged-man-in-Lycra, but fear not, for the Guide is here to steer you through choppy waters. No more passing out halfway up a hill. No more ridicule in the work place. No more hurty knee. And no more sock crimes. Pearls of wisdom are scattered throughout this book like rose petals before a princess on her wedding day. For instance, who could deny that life is too short to drink bad coffee? That a noisy bike is marginally more annoying than a whiney toddler? Or that style should ever be sacrificed for speed? Written by experts who know everything there is to know about cycling, yet never forget that there is nothing funnier than a rabbit playing a trumpet, How to be a Cyclist is mandatory reading for all bike riders.--Publisher website.

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Results Fitness The Nation's Leading Fitness Pro's Reveal Their Top Strategies to Get You What You REALLY Want--Results!

Changing The Way Fitness Is Done! In our eternal quest for good health and fitness, we often wish for a magic potion or pill to make us fit and keep us in good health forever. Most of us don't have the time to exercise and have become more and more sedentary as technology takes over, becoming glued to our desks. In the fitness industry, over the years, we have seen a dramatic decrease in the activity levels of clients showing up for their initial assessment. People are showing up in worse and worse shape each year. The advice from the Celebrity Experts(R) in this book will turn this around with an approach that is changing the way fitness has been done in the past. The methods in this book don't take a lot of time and are extremely effective. These Celebrity Experts(R) bring us the best results and the bodies we want, using their knowledge, experience and proven methods. Reading their chapters and following their advice will truly change your fitness, health and lifestyle, giving you the results you desire. The greatest wealth is health. Virgil

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Summary of Joel Salatin's Folks, This Ain't Normal

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The biggest thrill in life for today’s teenagers is becoming competent on the video game. This is not normal, and it is creating an environment that is not conducive to future leaders. #2 Gather wood, and you will find a lot of satisfaction in the heart of a young person. This activity allows them to commune with the forest’s bounty, its diversity of species, and the different properties of each. #3 The American tradition of gathering firewood is a testament to the deep personal satisfaction, the physical, emotional, and spiritual affirmation that such work engenders. It is the ultimate self-actualization. #4 The wood-gathering chore taught me both personal responsibility and dependability. If I got cold, it wasn’t anyone’s fault but my own. I had to think ahead, plan, and be aware of outside temperature that determined how much wood we would burn for the night.

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The Homesteading Guide

The ultimate primer for starting (and growing) your homesteading life. Purchase before October 31, 2023, and get free shipping, plus a recording of our "How to Start Homesteading" masterclass. The Homesteading Guide features dozens of articles from homestead legends like Joel Salatin, Lisa Bass, Jess Sowards, Melissa K. Norris, Rory Feek, Carolyn Thomas, Anne Briggs, and Justin Rhodes

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