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If the Buddha Came to Dinner: How to Nourish Your Body to Awaken Your Spirit By Halé Sofia SchatzShira Shaiman ( Hyperion )
Release Date: 2004-03-17
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any people don't realize that the simple daily act of eating can be a profound catalyst for spiritual growth, from experiencing a renewed sense of vitality to living a richer and more satisfying life. That's because each time we eat we have the opportunity to pay attention, care for ourselves, and feed the real source of our hunger: our spirit. Nourishment isn't a fad diet but a lifelong journey, and Hal Sofia Schatz is the ideal guide. Gentle, wise, and humorous, she shows us how to feed our Buddha within. A perfect blend of inspirational guidance and practical suggestions, If the Buddha Came to Dinner includes guidelines for selecting vital foods, tips for keeping your energy balanced throughout the day, a cleansing program, and recipes to awaken your palate.
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not your usual nagging diet book ( rishiyoga )
Many books on health and diet tell us what we should be doing, shaking a proverbial finger at bad meals, sugary desserts and then nag us to stop the madness. If the Buddha came to Dinner promotes enlightened, soulful eating, not following the latest fad in cloaked in scientific research. Eating mindfully means listening deeply to what your mind, body and spirit want to eat and how your mind, body and spirit react to what you do eat. It is not about superficially changing your dietary habits, only to have them come back vengefully once your diet is "over." I recommend this book for anyone who is looking to profoundly change their eating habits while shifting their life trajectory to a more soulful path.
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Great book ( veggirl7 )
The basic premise of this book is that if the Buddha (or insert your own spiritual role model here) came to dinner, you would probably prepare food with much more care, love, and attention that you would for just yourself -- you wouldn't just dump something out of a can and chow it down in front of the television. The book is about learning to love yourself and nourish yourself in that same way, and realizing that you are deserving of this attention. It is a book not just about food, but about life and learning to live it without just going through the motions. It explains why whole foods are more nourishing for your body, and has some wonderful recipes in the back. I think it is an excellent read for those who are looking for a more mindful way of living.
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 Easy read/not so easy concept ( creativemedium )
This book is great. I love the idea of fasting, eating according to my senses and only eating what's in season in my vicinity. But how realistic is THAT for most people? I tried it, but man, here in the high desert, that really limits what I'm eating. This woman teaches and writes beautifully. Her recipes are amazing. Oh, and her website is beautiful, go check it out.
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A "must have" book... ( klumka )
I just finished reading "If the Buddha Came to Dinner". I thoroughly enjoyed it. One reading isn't enough, I find myself paging through it and stopping at certain sections from time to time. I tried a few recipes and really like them. I just ordered it for a friend of mine. The book speaks to your body and soul.
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changed my life ( carol@thekeysgroup.com )
I went on the three-week cleanse and have never felt better. Weight loss, while a goal for me, was secondary to how I felt and the concept of nourishing rather than feeding oneself. (I did lose 20 pounds on the 3 week cleanse.) Be warned though - if you choose to cleanse for 3 weeks it requires a time commitment. I found it helpful to actually plan out a week's menu (for shopping, prep and diverisifcation of meals).
Recipes are good and very versatile. I have several friends who are now also interested in "clean" food and love coming to my house for dinner - even the skeptics.
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