Book Review - On Nutritional and Physical Performance: A Handbook for Athletes a

[Guest guest]

Hello All!

 

I read this book late last week.

 

Here are some of my thoughts:

 

Complete Title: On Nutrition and Physical Performance: A Handbook

for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

 

Author: Dr. Douglas N. Graham, DC

 

available from: www.foodnsport.com

 

Length: 89 pp.

 

Table of Contents:

 

Acknowledgements

Forward

Introduction

1: Nutritional Clarity

2: Sound Athletic Recovery

3: Sugars

4: Mineral Salts

5: Water

6: Rest and Sleep

7: Protein

8: Fat

9: Starches

10: Vitamins

11: Enzymes

12: Weight Control

13: Stimulants

14: Food Combining

15: Bananas and...

16: Tips for Athletic Recovery

17: Sample Meals for Athletes

18: Sports Drinks

19: The Vegetarian Athlete

Conclusion

About the Author

Recommended Reading List

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From his website:

" Among Dr. Graham's gifts are his ability to explain the complexities

of anatomy, biology, chemistry, and physiology in terms that are easy

to understand. An inspiration to others, he has followed a raw-vegan

regimen for twenty-five years and has been vegetarian for over thirty

years. He is living proof that eating whole, fresh, ripe, raw,

organic food is the way to achieve vibrant health and vitality! "

 

Based upon my read of the book, I couldn't agree more.

Doug also consults with several HUGE sports names, including Martina

Navratilova.

 

Here's how I found the book: (0=low; 10=high)

 

Clarity: 10, exceptionally clear

Focus: 10, on point, with several items that I found immediately

implementable (see below for examples)

Usefulness: 10, very practical

Fun: 9 (when the cover has a picture of a Gorilla like animal

clinging to a caricature of the Empire State Building, holding fruits

in his free hand and foot (after all, he has to hold onto the

building with the other limbs, yes? lol!) whilst saying " I get my

protein from FRUIT! " , I knew it was going to be fun.

 

and I think the inscription around the outline of the cover picture

says something like: " Whole, Ripe, Raw, Organic Fruits and

Vegetables....one case at a time until full "

 

Cost: 8 (it was like $15, maybe..)

Value: 10

 

the Quick story: I played tennis on Saturday, and I knew I'd be at it

for a while, with back to back USTA matches scheduled. I prepared,

and took with me, some of Doug's recommended homemade sports drinks

(basically, a watered down " smoothie " ). see chapters 18 and 16 for

more details and logic. I was able to play the entire 5.5 hours

with high energy. Previously, I'd be unusually tired for the 2nd

match. (for any tennis fans, I won the first match 4 and 2; lost the

2nd one, 4-6,6-4, 5-7. good fun)

 

I enjoyed the book, and if you're into fitness and/or sports, you

might also!

 

Have fun.

 

all the best,

 

Bob

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing this, Bob....this is one of his books I had not yet seen; it

looks like it would be a good investment.

 

Peace, Valerie

 

Bob Farrell <rjf2 wrote:

Hello All!

 

I read this book late last week.

 

Here are some of my thoughts:

 

Complete Title: On Nutrition and Physical Performance: A Handbook

for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

 

Author: Dr. Douglas N. Graham, DC

 

available from: www.foodnsport.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Bob~

Thanks so much for your thorough and thoughtful critique of this book!

I have been hesitant to order any of Dr. Graham's materials because when I

ordered from him years ago I got very shoddy service, and when the materials

*finally* made it here, I wasn't very impressed with what I received.

Perhaps I will re-consider ordering some of his materials based on your

evaluation of this book!

thanks,

Leslie

[Guest guest]

You might want to check on various products here before you purchase, as a rule;

a lot of folks here have used a lot of materials, and will probably have good

input for you on a variety of things. Could save you a few dollars that you then

could apply to the raw food budget! :-)

 

Peace,

Valerie

 

" chai_mama " <chai_mama wrote:

 

Bob~

Thanks so much for your thorough and thoughtful critique of this book!

I have been hesitant to order any of Dr. Graham's materials because when I

ordered from him years ago I got very shoddy service, and when the materials

*finally* made it here, I wasn't very impressed with what I received.

Perhaps I will re-consider ordering some of his materials based on your

evaluation of this book!

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I agree!

I have learned this lesson the hard way!

Leslie

[Guest guest]

I agree!

I have learned this lesson the hard way!

Leslie

 

What lesson have you learned, Leslie? Lane