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The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet: Lose Weight, Get Healthy and Feel Amazing by Joe Cross, Joel Fuhrman
michalice's review against another edition
3.0
When I saw this book on netgalley I wanted to give it a try. Juicing can be used for a lot of reasons, detox, lose weight, change the way you eat. In my case it was for me to try and get more fruit and veg into my system as I am such a fussy eater. I'm lucky to hit my 1 portion of my 5 a day. Cheese, pasta and bread are my downfalls, and I have finally managed to drastically cut down on the amount of bread and cheese I eat. However I am a smell and look eater, I have to like the smell of something and the look of something before I eat which is why a lot of veg is not in my diet and also one of the reasons I am so fussy. According to my Mum I have been like this since I was a baby, so it's not a new thing in my life, however I am making a more conscious effort to eat more food that is better for me. My roast dinners now have veg included on my plate rather than the meat, potato and processed peas.
The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet had a lot of inspirational stories in it. From Joe's own story, to stories of people who have changed their diets and followed this new way of living healthily. There are recipes for juices, smoothies, healthy breakfasts, soups etc, and gives examples of different ways to approach this book. From detoxing to prepare for the diet, and how many days to follow it for depending on what you want to achieve from it.
For me, although I would love to loose weight by following this book, it was mainly a way for me to get more healthy foods into my body. I read the recipes looking for ideas and found a few, but again, being so fussy I already know I don't like a lot for the foods added to the juices, smoothies etc so I know I will have to change some things out for food I do like. I know it's not the aim of the book, to read it and then disregard the ingredients, but I am THAT fussy, and since I know I won't be following it word for word, ingredient for ingredient I am trying to follow it as close as possible as I can, choosing recipes that I mostly like and only having to change out one or two things.
I did enjoy the real life examples in this book, and how inspirational it has been, my only problem with this book was the lack of pictures, which may change with the actual hard copy, without the pictures I have no way to prepare myself for what the drinks will look like until they are actually made which is slightly daunting for me.
I have already tried a mostly modified recipe from the book and I did have plans to add the video but that didn't work out, instead I have a photo of the finished product. Apple, pear, carrot and milk smoothie.......which I didn't really like and will have to try a more stronger flavoured fruit to counterbalance the taste of the veg.
The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet had a lot of inspirational stories in it. From Joe's own story, to stories of people who have changed their diets and followed this new way of living healthily. There are recipes for juices, smoothies, healthy breakfasts, soups etc, and gives examples of different ways to approach this book. From detoxing to prepare for the diet, and how many days to follow it for depending on what you want to achieve from it.
For me, although I would love to loose weight by following this book, it was mainly a way for me to get more healthy foods into my body. I read the recipes looking for ideas and found a few, but again, being so fussy I already know I don't like a lot for the foods added to the juices, smoothies etc so I know I will have to change some things out for food I do like. I know it's not the aim of the book, to read it and then disregard the ingredients, but I am THAT fussy, and since I know I won't be following it word for word, ingredient for ingredient I am trying to follow it as close as possible as I can, choosing recipes that I mostly like and only having to change out one or two things.
I did enjoy the real life examples in this book, and how inspirational it has been, my only problem with this book was the lack of pictures, which may change with the actual hard copy, without the pictures I have no way to prepare myself for what the drinks will look like until they are actually made which is slightly daunting for me.
I have already tried a mostly modified recipe from the book and I did have plans to add the video but that didn't work out, instead I have a photo of the finished product. Apple, pear, carrot and milk smoothie.......which I didn't really like and will have to try a more stronger flavoured fruit to counterbalance the taste of the veg.
beyondevak's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this supplemental book. I found it to be informative, helpful, and very detailed. The author did a great job of providing relevant material, which allowed me to add to what I learned from book one. I loved the sections that dealt with the more specific health problems. The fact that Cross discussed healthy alternatives for those who are challenged with auto-immune issues, metabolic disorders, and diabetes earns a huge plus in my book.
The recipes were varied just as much as they were colorful. Cross went all out, including juices, smoothies, soups, salads, sides, and main dishes. I loved it! Also, none of the recipes were too difficult.
Another bonus about this book was the helpful guide that was associated with each recipe. I think rebooters and casual readers alike will enjoy this feature.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes
Hard copy or Digital copy: Hard copy
Audience: All
Extras: Extensive resources and listings
A complimentary e-copy of this title was made available for review by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest critique. The words I have expressed are my own. I was neither required nor expected to give a positive review.
The recipes were varied just as much as they were colorful. Cross went all out, including juices, smoothies, soups, salads, sides, and main dishes. I loved it! Also, none of the recipes were too difficult.
Another bonus about this book was the helpful guide that was associated with each recipe. I think rebooters and casual readers alike will enjoy this feature.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes
Hard copy or Digital copy: Hard copy
Audience: All
Extras: Extensive resources and listings
A complimentary e-copy of this title was made available for review by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest critique. The words I have expressed are my own. I was neither required nor expected to give a positive review.
clairereviews's review against another edition
5.0
Review: The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet Cookbook by Joe Cross Published by: Greenleaf Book GroupISBN: 9781626341371Source: NetgalleyRating: 5*Synopsis:Since releasing his documentary, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, in 2010--which became a worldwide sensation--Joe Cross has become a tireless advocate for the power of juicing. The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet brings us his story of overcoming obesity, poor health, and bad habits and presents success stories from others whose lives he has touched.Cross--who lost a hundred pounds and discontinued all his medications by following his own plan--walks the reader through his life before juicing, candidly sharing his self-defeating attitude toward food and fitness.The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet Cookbook, the sequel to The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet, provides readers with more plant-powered recipes that they can use with the Reboot Juice Diet plans or any time for a healthy meal along with juicing and cooking information and inspiration.Review:This cookbook is one of the most comprehensive of its kind that I've come across. The sheer attention to detail is superb - alongside each recipe for a juice, smoothie, salad, soup or cooked meal is the nutritional breakdown and a list of medical conditions that may be helped. There are instructions on how to make a juice, including specific guidance on how to juice just about every fruit and vegetable known to man. There are also details on the best way to store juices, buying produce and how to prepare/cook it, and suitable individual fruits/vegetables to swap. The juices are colour-coded, making it effortless to substitute one for the other, and there is even a list of suggestions on how to use pulp! Joe Cross really has thought of EVERYTHING! I've been juicing for years and still managed to pick up quite a lot of information. The photos of the juices and meals are clear, giving a comprehensible idea of how the finished recipe should look; judging by my efforts, the photos are pretty true to life.
At the back of the book there are some great resources to point you in the right direction post-Reboot. Resources include a list of cookbooks by people such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Dr Joel Fuhrman. There is even some information for your doctor, together with a link to a downloadable PDF which can be printed out, should you want to give your doctor a hard copy. I think this is a really good idea, and something I've not seen in any other similar book (and I've seen quite a lot!). There is also some medical information, and a background on Joe Cross too. The resources section is a nice touch and rounds off this cookbook very nicely.
I think this would be an ideal book for those looking to get into juicing, whether to lose weight or improve their health, or both. It contains just about everything you need, from straightforward instructions on how to make a juice, to medical information, and everything in between. The recipes are yummy too!
At the back of the book there are some great resources to point you in the right direction post-Reboot. Resources include a list of cookbooks by people such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Dr Joel Fuhrman. There is even some information for your doctor, together with a link to a downloadable PDF which can be printed out, should you want to give your doctor a hard copy. I think this is a really good idea, and something I've not seen in any other similar book (and I've seen quite a lot!). There is also some medical information, and a background on Joe Cross too. The resources section is a nice touch and rounds off this cookbook very nicely.
I think this would be an ideal book for those looking to get into juicing, whether to lose weight or improve their health, or both. It contains just about everything you need, from straightforward instructions on how to make a juice, to medical information, and everything in between. The recipes are yummy too!
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
5.0
A friend of mine lost 36 pounds from this diet so I gave it a look. I’ve never made my own juice in a juicer and honestly it feels like a big waste since it’s just water going into a glass and everything else is thrown out. I guess the compost worms will thank me. I have a thyroid condition so going into this I was able to right away start substituting. Constipation is a big thing for thyroid conditions so already three days in I feel my body try to be regular. I’m forty pounds overweight so I’m not doing the reboot but adding a morning juice. I have a sensitivity to dairy and gluten and stay away from a lot of meat but the juice is tasty. My friend gained back sixty pounds after he stopped rebooting which is why I won’t go through the reboot. The author is a writer of a variety of reboot books. I suggest you read his book on what to do after the reboot. Many people regain the weight and then some.
What did I like? The book was honest... he gives you a wealth of information. Recipes, how to wash your vegetables, how to juice certain vegetables...peel off or on...everything is here. It’s a clear cut method... it even gives you a few recipes of what to do with the scraps. I just bought a vitamix blender at four hundred, so buying a four hundred dollar juicer is a bit much. The lower quality juicer the less output, which is why you can get one garage sale shopping now cheaply.
Would I recommend or buy? Seems like a steep price for a juice book since you can’t really get a used copy anywhere. People are ditching the juicers but not the book which seems weird. I enjoyed the book and a few of the recipes for juice so far. I tried making kale chips but burned them. I recommend getting the book fully charged which is part two to the reboot so you can keep the weight off once you lose it. It was a shock to learn that both of them regained the weight. Juicing takes time and money... some of this stuff goes out of season come winter so I’d like more on substitutes in another book. Any recommendations for juicing books, please leave a comment.
Thoughts for the author? I really enjoy reading about people passionate enough to put themselves out there. The world needs more people willing to help others and this author has it in spades. I love your thoughts in the book on how everyone knows eating well benefits you but how we still don’t do it. Enjoyable book. Five stars for a reality check worth reading.
What did I like? The book was honest... he gives you a wealth of information. Recipes, how to wash your vegetables, how to juice certain vegetables...peel off or on...everything is here. It’s a clear cut method... it even gives you a few recipes of what to do with the scraps. I just bought a vitamix blender at four hundred, so buying a four hundred dollar juicer is a bit much. The lower quality juicer the less output, which is why you can get one garage sale shopping now cheaply.
Would I recommend or buy? Seems like a steep price for a juice book since you can’t really get a used copy anywhere. People are ditching the juicers but not the book which seems weird. I enjoyed the book and a few of the recipes for juice so far. I tried making kale chips but burned them. I recommend getting the book fully charged which is part two to the reboot so you can keep the weight off once you lose it. It was a shock to learn that both of them regained the weight. Juicing takes time and money... some of this stuff goes out of season come winter so I’d like more on substitutes in another book. Any recommendations for juicing books, please leave a comment.
Thoughts for the author? I really enjoy reading about people passionate enough to put themselves out there. The world needs more people willing to help others and this author has it in spades. I love your thoughts in the book on how everyone knows eating well benefits you but how we still don’t do it. Enjoyable book. Five stars for a reality check worth reading.
chrissymcbooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
I randomly came across FAT, SICK, AND NEARLY DEAD on a random Netflix binge -- and at the time, I knew little more about juice than what I'd find in the refrigerator of my local grocery store. But after watching (and rewatching) this outstanding documentary, I decided to give it all a shot. I bought a juicer, stocked up on product, and waited for magic to happen.
What I learned is that juicers are a pain to clean -- and the price of enough produce to produce a single glass of juice is WAY more than I expected. But I do still hope, from time to time, that I'll take inspiration a step further and do some serious juicing.
Until then, I suppose I'll just read about it.
Early on, the author advises readers that this Juice Diet Cookbook is intended to be a supplement to his earlier boot that lays out the general Reboot Juice Diet. And I honestly haven't yet read the original book, so I'm not sure how well I can judge this cookbook on its own. I do, however, think that the documentary gives at least enough back story to make the recipes in this book feel relevant and interesting.
Cross gives a decent introduction to juicing in this book, even going into detail about how to select, clean, store, and juice different produces, focusing on what fruits and veggies can provide which useful benefits, as well as which juices are best suited for a variety of different health conditions. There are more than enough juice combinations in this cookbook, although I've always approached juicing as random trial and error process with lots of taste testing along the way.
But, for those who are just beginning and need a lot of guidance -- or for those who have mastered the art of throwing random things in the juicer -- THE REBOOT WITH JOE JUICE DIET COOKBOOK provides enough interesting combinations to ensure that even the expert juicer can find at least a few new and unique flavors here!
Just be aware that most of these juicers will require a fairly pricey juicer. From my experience, the cheap ones just don't do the trick (unfortunately).
**I did receive an electronic copy of this book from the publisher for the purposes of providing an honest review. I do, however, plan on purchasing my own physical copy, in hopes that I'll dust off my juicer and get some nutrients flowing through my veins!**
What I learned is that juicers are a pain to clean -- and the price of enough produce to produce a single glass of juice is WAY more than I expected. But I do still hope, from time to time, that I'll take inspiration a step further and do some serious juicing.
Until then, I suppose I'll just read about it.
Early on, the author advises readers that this Juice Diet Cookbook is intended to be a supplement to his earlier boot that lays out the general Reboot Juice Diet. And I honestly haven't yet read the original book, so I'm not sure how well I can judge this cookbook on its own. I do, however, think that the documentary gives at least enough back story to make the recipes in this book feel relevant and interesting.
Cross gives a decent introduction to juicing in this book, even going into detail about how to select, clean, store, and juice different produces, focusing on what fruits and veggies can provide which useful benefits, as well as which juices are best suited for a variety of different health conditions. There are more than enough juice combinations in this cookbook, although I've always approached juicing as random trial and error process with lots of taste testing along the way.
But, for those who are just beginning and need a lot of guidance -- or for those who have mastered the art of throwing random things in the juicer -- THE REBOOT WITH JOE JUICE DIET COOKBOOK provides enough interesting combinations to ensure that even the expert juicer can find at least a few new and unique flavors here!
Just be aware that most of these juicers will require a fairly pricey juicer. From my experience, the cheap ones just don't do the trick (unfortunately).
**I did receive an electronic copy of this book from the publisher for the purposes of providing an honest review. I do, however, plan on purchasing my own physical copy, in hopes that I'll dust off my juicer and get some nutrients flowing through my veins!**
ghastwood_niall's review against another edition
5.0
Really good book. Explains Joe's approach to juicing in a way that you would explain things to a mate. Juicing is broken down into day by day chunks with a wide range of recipes to stave off boredom from repetition.
He makes it clear from the start that juicing is only a short term thing and that it's just being used to give your body a break and a chance to REBOOT before you make new choices about what fuels your body. Your told about the crappy side effects that can accompany a reboot.
I'm saying that the book is completed as I've read it all the way through, but I'll be keeping it close at hand as I begin my reboot. I won't lie I've tried reboots several times since watching Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, the film about Joe's own journey and failed to go more than a couple of days, but I think the book will help me this time. It will be heavily thumbed through over the next few weeks.
He makes it clear from the start that juicing is only a short term thing and that it's just being used to give your body a break and a chance to REBOOT before you make new choices about what fuels your body. Your told about the crappy side effects that can accompany a reboot.
I'm saying that the book is completed as I've read it all the way through, but I'll be keeping it close at hand as I begin my reboot. I won't lie I've tried reboots several times since watching Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, the film about Joe's own journey and failed to go more than a couple of days, but I think the book will help me this time. It will be heavily thumbed through over the next few weeks.
jsunami's review against another edition
5.0
So at 42 (almost 43) I feel like I'm falling apart, the wheels are coming off my wagon. I SOOOOOO needed to read this book. In early 2012 we watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and I was determined to change my eating habits. We did a modified reboot and I lost several pounds and was feeling great. As time went on I fell back into old habits and back where I began.
This time is going to be different! Joe's book offers great wisdom and several plans laid out step by step for rebooting. Rebooting is flooding your system with nothing but fresh healthy fruit and vegetable juice, to give your body the micronutrients it is longing for.
I recommend this book to ANYONE who cares about their health!
**Complimentary copy courtesy of Greenleaf Book Group via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
This time is going to be different! Joe's book offers great wisdom and several plans laid out step by step for rebooting. Rebooting is flooding your system with nothing but fresh healthy fruit and vegetable juice, to give your body the micronutrients it is longing for.
I recommend this book to ANYONE who cares about their health!
**Complimentary copy courtesy of Greenleaf Book Group via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
gkmuller's review against another edition
3.0
Like any diet book, it's filled with pseudoscience mixed with common sense. But the juice recipes look delicious!
nicaelafox's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! Read it in about two hours cover to cover.
There is a lot more I can write about this book and will try in the next coming days.
Originally I had gotten this book from library for the juicing recipes, but after listening to juicingradio.com 's podcast and hearing the interview with Joe and some mentions to things in his book, I rushed out the next day (today) to the library to borrow it. I sat down and read through it (only skimming through the recipes parts) and I am so glad I read through this book. So many positive things about this book. I most definitely plan to buy a copy when I can afford it.
Thank you, Joe, for all you have done and what you continue to do! Juice on!
(ps, there actually isn't 280 pp in the copy that I read--only 249 with the index)
There is a lot more I can write about this book and will try in the next coming days.
Originally I had gotten this book from library for the juicing recipes, but after listening to juicingradio.com 's podcast and hearing the interview with Joe and some mentions to things in his book, I rushed out the next day (today) to the library to borrow it. I sat down and read through it (only skimming through the recipes parts) and I am so glad I read through this book. So many positive things about this book. I most definitely plan to buy a copy when I can afford it.
Thank you, Joe, for all you have done and what you continue to do! Juice on!
(ps, there actually isn't 280 pp in the copy that I read--only 249 with the index)