Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature by Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature Reviews

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  Leo .

  Dick Gregory! One of the most enlightened men to grace Mother Earth. Enough said.
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  Harley

  I saw Dick Gregory live in Peoria, Illinois in the fall of 1973. I bought and read an earlier version of this book. The book changed my life. I went on the Dick Gregory diet and in 2 months lost 40 pounds which I kept off for 15 years.
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  Alex

  I really like this book. It's mainly about eating a raw foods diet. I would say that if you are not familiar with the lifestyle, this book could be life changing. The topic at hand may seem boring and some may find the idea of eating only a raw food diet impossible, but Dick Gregory is amazing and you will thoroughly enjoy the way he discusses the topic at hand. It's not a recipe book, though there are recipes included. I would think of it more of as a inspirational, self-help type of book. It's very educational as well. The strange thing is, even though I think I got the book for a decent price online, I seems I got lucky. I've never seen it in stores, but it's pretty rare on the internet for a good price too.
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  Sophia

  This book is incredibly hilarious! I learned a lot and even though it's old, it still holds true on most every account. He is such a great story teller and educator and I laughed while my brain gained a few creases.
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  Andrew

  I read this book some years ago and it certainly changed my eating habits. Definitely recommended for those who are interested in alternative diets (and presented in a very humorous way)!
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  Stella Blue

  A wealth of information on how the body works during the fasting/cleansing period and how to re-establish a nutritional connection with Mama Nature. Dick Gregory has a great sense of humor, and it is infused within the pages. This is one of the pioneer books on how to conduct a safe fast and then incorporate a raw-food diet into your lifestyle. This book is out-of-print and not easy to find. If you see a copy, don't hesitate to grab it.
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  Karen Barker

  I have finally decided to change my eating habits without "purchasing" another man made product. Thanks Dick for confirming what is "common sense" knowledge concerning the choices we make when it comes to feeding our temples. Great book!
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  Melissa

  This is really a one star book due to it's dangerous diet culture nonsense. This thing is filled with such 'wisdom' as taking enemas regularly in lieu of eating and dangerous levels of fasting, even 7 day fasts from everything including water. The advice he spouts was a product of the time period, certainly, but also why we had such horrific diet culture that emerged from the 80s and 90s that we are still struggling to get out of.
  
  All of this said, the man is entertaining. This book is genuinely funny in parts. I gave him an extra star for it.
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  Kerry Phelps

  Didn’t know what to expect from this book… and I definitely didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did from a book about eating healthy… a lot of what Dick Gregory was saying in the 70s about natural foods still holds today… he’s saying things in this book that most people are charging online courses for today…. Only bad thing about this book is now I’m looking at some of my favorite unhealthy foods and hearing Dick Gregory voice in my head… life changing information
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  Marci

  I suspect that I have given this book an extra star for the fact that Dick Gregory spins a good yarn and for being an early book of its type. I don't plan to follow basically any of its advice beyond a vague "eat more fruits and veggies" and I'd serious recommend you check with a doctor before implementing any of his extended fasting ideas, but even so, this book was great fun.
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  Megan

  Interesting and funny view in the mind of vegetarian/ vegan diet pioneer of the '70's. Scientific backing for recommendations to the general population can be lacking at times, and some advice is dated (weekly enema's anyone?)
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  Julia G

  Much more limited compared to WFPB eating than I expected, and lots we know more about now. But hard to believe that 50 years later not much has changed in how folks think about the standard American diet and how it contributes to disease.
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  Alvin

  Thank goodness this was an entertaining read. Enjoyed the book, but I could do without the advice.
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  Regina

  A pleasant read. Chapter 2 was a nice look into why Mr. Gregory chose the Fruitarian lifestyle.
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  Eliz

  Intriguing food theories, new to me.
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  Sarah

  Ahead of its time in may ways, but at least half the nutrition advice is pseudoscience at best. And I most certainly will not be taking his advice on enemas, lol.
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  Bo

  Very informal book and I think everyone should at least take a little something from it
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  Fancia Saydee

  learned so much
  
  I can’t wait to see and feel the results from practicing some of what is suggested is this book. Great read
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  Ladybugcain

  Amazing!!! Why didn’t i read this before! Would highly recommend and I’m definitely reading it again!!
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  Kat Gale

  Whatever you do, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT follow his advice regarding your pet's food. Cats are obligate carnivores and absolutely must have a meat-centric diet.