kerrynicole72's review against another edition
5.0
Whether you are appreciative of the vegetarian lifestyle or not, this book should be required reading for anyone who has a body.
stacialithub's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book because it embraces a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle (something that is not covered in so many diet/health books). Also, I think she does a great job at explaining (in layman's terms) why eating certain things are good or bad for you, how your body processes different things, etc.... A really good basic text for learning why you need to eat better.
A caveat -- sometimes, her conversational style (while usually a great way to convey info) veered into hip/teenager-style speak, other times into sailor-speak (aka swearing). It didn't really bother me, but I think it might turn off some. Also, her pages about the 21-day cleanse are definitely aimed specifically for females, though the nutritional background & info that are the bulk of the book are great info for anyone.
A caveat -- sometimes, her conversational style (while usually a great way to convey info) veered into hip/teenager-style speak, other times into sailor-speak (aka swearing). It didn't really bother me, but I think it might turn off some. Also, her pages about the 21-day cleanse are definitely aimed specifically for females, though the nutritional background & info that are the bulk of the book are great info for anyone.
wildeaboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
“21 day adventure cleanse.” That little phrase is the whole reason I picked up this book. I’ve always wanted to do a cleanse but have been intimidated by some of the more extreme versions I’d read about, like consuming mass amounts of grapefruit and soy sauce. (I don’t think this is actually a real cleanse, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was.) I was also bored. I’ll admit it. I could have picked up almost any book that had the word “adventure” in it and I probably would have dived right in. Like “17 day adventure house-cleaning” or “8 day adventure tree trimming”. As it turned out, the Crazy Sexy Diet isn’t just about cleaning the crap out of your body and filling it with lovely nourishing goodness for 21 days. There’s some great information, backed up with delightful scientific explanations, on why so many of the foods that we think are healthy are actually pretty toxic. I’m not going to get into the animal welfare issues in this review, but just know that they are also discussed in this book and the author makes a convincing case for going vegan.
Love it or hate it, Kris Carr’s writing style is anything but boring. While I’m all for sending out positive energy and empowerment to those around you, Carr occasionally comes across a little over the top. Like a hippie who had consumed too much magic and was trying to convert you to her cause at a raging drum frenzy. But I’d much rather read a book chock full of sunshiny happiness than one that beats you over the head with guilt and guidelines set in stone.
I completed the dietary part of the cleanse challenge (for the most part). The only part that I might have cheated a bit on was the whole 80/20 ratio for meals. The 80% being raw veggies, the other 20% being healthy cooked foods like pasta, grains, beans, etc. She also recommended going gluten free during the cleanse, which I did as well. Other things to cut out for three weeks included alcohol, white sugar and processed foods. I enjoyed the dietary challenge and do feel better in many ways. I will continue with a vegan diet- maybe with a once a month cheater meal of cheese pizza. Life without bacon is tough but life without Pizza King is a little less groovy.
I think that the suggestions Carr makes for mental, physical and emotional well-being, like yoga, journaling, meditation, dry brushing, etc., are fabulous. But finding the time to do all of these things on a daily basis AND eat, work, spend time with your family and just plain veg out every now and then proved to be too much for me this go around. The juicing piece of the cleanse took me about an hour each session as is, not to mention going to the grocery store more often to buy all the fresh veggies. Anyone who can complete all aspects of the cleanse, dietary and lifestyle, is a superhero and should be given a cape. With sequins.
As I’m immersing myself in vegan culture, I’m learning that you’ve got to take dietary suggestions just for what they are: suggestions. Opinions touted as facts (complete with scientific studies and data to back them up) run rampant in the vegan world, just like they do in many of the nutritional circles. One book says that agave nectar is nature’s miracle, another says that it’s processed to the point of being unhealthy. Some authors say that a couple of servings of fruit are recommended daily, others say that one piece of fruit is the limit. It’s mind-boggling and frustrating and more than a little irritating. Personally, I plan on educating myself as much as possible and keeping an open mind. Doing what feels right, causing less suffering to other living creatures, and being generally happy is my diet.
Love it or hate it, Kris Carr’s writing style is anything but boring. While I’m all for sending out positive energy and empowerment to those around you, Carr occasionally comes across a little over the top. Like a hippie who had consumed too much magic and was trying to convert you to her cause at a raging drum frenzy. But I’d much rather read a book chock full of sunshiny happiness than one that beats you over the head with guilt and guidelines set in stone.
I completed the dietary part of the cleanse challenge (for the most part). The only part that I might have cheated a bit on was the whole 80/20 ratio for meals. The 80% being raw veggies, the other 20% being healthy cooked foods like pasta, grains, beans, etc. She also recommended going gluten free during the cleanse, which I did as well. Other things to cut out for three weeks included alcohol, white sugar and processed foods. I enjoyed the dietary challenge and do feel better in many ways. I will continue with a vegan diet- maybe with a once a month cheater meal of cheese pizza. Life without bacon is tough but life without Pizza King is a little less groovy.
I think that the suggestions Carr makes for mental, physical and emotional well-being, like yoga, journaling, meditation, dry brushing, etc., are fabulous. But finding the time to do all of these things on a daily basis AND eat, work, spend time with your family and just plain veg out every now and then proved to be too much for me this go around. The juicing piece of the cleanse took me about an hour each session as is, not to mention going to the grocery store more often to buy all the fresh veggies. Anyone who can complete all aspects of the cleanse, dietary and lifestyle, is a superhero and should be given a cape. With sequins.
As I’m immersing myself in vegan culture, I’m learning that you’ve got to take dietary suggestions just for what they are: suggestions. Opinions touted as facts (complete with scientific studies and data to back them up) run rampant in the vegan world, just like they do in many of the nutritional circles. One book says that agave nectar is nature’s miracle, another says that it’s processed to the point of being unhealthy. Some authors say that a couple of servings of fruit are recommended daily, others say that one piece of fruit is the limit. It’s mind-boggling and frustrating and more than a little irritating. Personally, I plan on educating myself as much as possible and keeping an open mind. Doing what feels right, causing less suffering to other living creatures, and being generally happy is my diet.
sonham's review against another edition
3.0
Ich habe das Buch auf Deutsch gelesen - hätte ich nicht vorher eine englischsprachige Leseprobe gehabt, die mich sehr interessiert hatte, das Buch wäre in der Ecke gelandet.
Die deutsche Übersetzung des "modern coolen" Sprachstils ist wirklich grauenvoll, wenn auch korrekt.
Zum Inhalt: kann man eigentlich in wenigen Worten zusammenfassen. Ernähre dich überwiegend vegan und zu 80% mit frischen Zutaten, kümmere dich um Körper und Geist, nimm ein paar Nahrungsergänzungsmittel.
Dennoch hat es mir - abgesehen vom Schreibstil - recht gut gefallen und ich konnte auch ein paar wertvolle Infos mitnehmen.
Die deutsche Übersetzung des "modern coolen" Sprachstils ist wirklich grauenvoll, wenn auch korrekt.
Zum Inhalt: kann man eigentlich in wenigen Worten zusammenfassen. Ernähre dich überwiegend vegan und zu 80% mit frischen Zutaten, kümmere dich um Körper und Geist, nimm ein paar Nahrungsergänzungsmittel.
Dennoch hat es mir - abgesehen vom Schreibstil - recht gut gefallen und ich konnte auch ein paar wertvolle Infos mitnehmen.
lraven13's review against another edition
3.0
A good read if you are planning on becoming vegan, though I must agree with some of the other reviewers. There was definitely a specific person this book was aimed at, with it's mass amount of easy to find info and sex & the city lingo. Which wouldn't be me.
pinkalpaca's review against another edition
4.0
The peppy tone got on my nerves at times, but you cannot deny that this book is chock-full of useful information!
girrlfriday's review against another edition
4.0
This book has a lot of information in it, like what happens to your body when you eat, what glycemic index is, why pH is important,etc. I think it's like every diet book-pick and choose what fits your life. I'm not going to test my pee for pH, or get colonics, or even go vegetarian. But I appreciate the clear explanations and good layout of the book.
yarnpirate's review against another edition
4.0
Am I going to run out, buy a juicer, and start pH testing my urine? Probably not. Do I feel super positive and inspired to take excellent care of myself? Certainly. Do I have a huge crush on Kris Carr? You'd better believe it. Four stars because even the bits that made me go, "WTF?!" left me with a smile on my face.
Also, I want to eat all of the food in this book. The salad dressing recipes alone will keep me busy for weeks.
Also, I want to eat all of the food in this book. The salad dressing recipes alone will keep me busy for weeks.
abbeyjfox's review against another edition
4.0
I did it, you guys. I actually read a book called "Crazy Sexy Diet". HOWEVER, this book was pretty much amazing. I really appreciated Carr's accessibility when discussing alkaline/acidity and ph levels when discussing our food choices. I have been opting for a 70/30 balance since last week and can dramatically feel the difference in my body and my mood. Also, as cliche and weird as they can be, I really appreciated the affirmations and the intense discussion of self care/meditation that come with the urgency to change our diets so we can change ourselves and thus the planet.
I was embarrassed to carry this book on the train (because of the title) but I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in nutrition and feeling better, holistically.
I was embarrassed to carry this book on the train (because of the title) but I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in nutrition and feeling better, holistically.
sabrina_lin's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of great information, but unfortunately for me, it was somewhat overshadow by the enema/colonic recommendations and some other silliness. Also, her peppy tone and odd wording is probably something you either love or hate.