Review: Fun to read, and deliciously intriguing!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 17, 2012
This must be my week to learn about superfoods.  I actually wish I'd started with this book, because it includes facts and fabulous trivia that spiked my interest in healthier eating.What first impressed me about this Kindle book was the design of it. I'm accustomed to reading books for -- as they said on "Dragnet" -- just the facts, ma'am.  So, I'm focused on information, not design and illustrations.This book delivers it all -- fascinating facts and an appealing layout -- in a quick and convenient read.The information is presented in an upbeat, energized tone, filled with facts and insights that kept me turning the virtual pages.  It's very, very fun, and I was sorry when I reached the last page. It was like a great chat with a favorite friend.  I wanted more!After the great explanation of why to choose superfoods and what makes them an easy choice, Kristin provides list of popular superfoods that won't make your kids think you're feeding them "healthy stuff."  That list was just enough to whet my appetite, literally and metaphorically.What makes this book unique is the style and energy in the writing, and some of the inspiring information in it.  The illustrations bring it all to life, and the presentation really affirmed my interest in raw foods. (In fact, when I went out to the kitchen for some munchies while reading this, I grabbed a banana instead of the Junior Mints just a few inches away.)This book is an absolute winner in my opinion, and a good companion for books likeSuperfoods: The Simple Facts Guide to 55 Nutrient Rich FoodsandGreen Smoothie Recipes: 99 Fountain of Youth Superfood Secrets.Plenty of books and websites can provide lists of superfoods.  That's not news.Books worth owning -- like this one -- give you good reasons to start including superfoods in your meals, explain how to do that without offending your taste buds, and keep you enthusiastic about continuing on this path to better health.For me, it was a great purchase and I know I'll re-read this often, when the Junior Mints start singing a siren song again.