Enlightened Eating: The Eightfold Path to Health

We give little thought to the connection between what we eat and our health and weight; instead, we overeat high-calorie, fat-laden, processed, and unnatural foods. The quick, sure way to reverse the results of such unhealthy choices is to eat nutrient-rich, calorie-sparse natural foods: vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. Dr. Ohlsen explores the health benefits, food-enjoyment issues, psychological considerations, and earthly impact of a plant-based diet. She takes us on her own journey from overweight meat eater suffering many health challenges to slim, healthy person whose diet is entirely plant-based whole foods, and offers a variety of vegan recipes to boost our health and delight our taste buds. Her practical advice includes how to change our eating habits using Buddhist psychology and a master plan called the Eightfold Path to establish and support healthy decision-making. She interweaves nutrition, inspirational stories, and mindful eating to help us do better.

Author: Cassandra Ohlsen
Publisher: Cypress House
Published: 12/11/2017
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781879384996

About the Author
Ohlsen, Cassandra: - Cassandra Ohlsen, M.D., is a diplomate certified in Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC, and has been in practice for over twenty years. She has also practiced in Africa and India: In 1984, she worked with Mother Teresa at her Home for Dying Destitutes and her Children's Home in Calcutta. Dr. Ohlsen also cared for the medically underserved at a Los Angeles clinic, helping to rebuild community health after the Watts riots; in Fresno, California, where she attended to migrant farm workers; and at the Monterey County Health Department, where she took care of indigent adults and children.