Review: On the go can still keep you fit – with the solid advice from Nick Bell
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
Nick Bell has rolled so much information into this combination nutrition/health guide and recipe book that it should be a no–brainer to add this to your Kindle library. You’ll likely be referring back to it often after the first reading. Nick subtitles his book ‘Lose Weight, Lower Blood Pressure and Feel Amazing!’ and after taking the journey through these pages you’ll see he is an informed coach and a fine chef to boot!The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, aside from being quick to incorporate into your routine and make life easier, is meant to keep you  fit while maintaining a busy lifestyle. The basics of the diet (aimed at reducing sodium intake) points out the important constituents of grains, vegetables, fruits, lean meat/poultry/fish, nuts/seeds/legumes, low-dairy products and ’some sweets and fat in small quantity to help a person lose weight and to control their blood sugar.’ He views the DASH diet as a lifelong commitment and not just a sporadic ‘Oh I’m feeling chunky and better reduce’ fad of necessity.  That is one of the reasons this diet works well – consistency and learning to love eating correctly.Nick then explicitly outlines how to follow this diet for the busy person – nutritional snacks, lists, refrigerate foods, be creative with leftovers, hydrate, find time for fitness that works comfortably into your daily routine – not a burden you dread. For those with hypertension he offers tips: use spices, read labels, don’t cook with salt, stay away from processed foods, add magnesium, use foods that contain potassium like avocado, dark chocolate, red wine and yogurt. He then offers recipes in several categories – for losing weight and for blood pressure control. The recipes that fill this book are easy to prepare, use ONLY nutritious ingredients, and are offered in such a way that even the most inexperienced chef can handle the challenges.For on the go people this book is an invaluable asset. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 13