Finally Getting Fit

In Organic for Health, Sandy Powers gives you a no-fuss introduction to why going organic could improve your health significantly. With sections on everything from seafood to immune boosters, she briefly introduces you to what works best for your body – and what doesn’t.

I liked this book because it got straight to the point with things. You read about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s wrong with non-organic foods. She even includes recipes for you to try out and a section on meditation as well so you can look after your mind health.

I have two criticisms for this book, however. The first is that I would have like to have seen footnotes. When you have so many facts and figures in a book, it makes it a lot easier for the reader to follow up specific information with footnotes. While Powers does include a bibliography, footnotes still would have been helpful. Holly Fretwell’s book on global warming is an excellent example of footnotes used well.

My other criticism is that Powers advises the reader not to take vitamins and minerals but doesn’t advise the reader to talk to their doctor first. While it is possible to get your daily needs out of what you eat, there are some of us who need to take vitamins because of deficiencies. One of the more common ones is iron for women.

A lot of people simply don’t take vitamins, but I would still recommend talking to a doctor about your diet and especially if you are thinking about stopping taking vitamins and minerals.

Overall, I recommend this book. It’s a quick read and introduces you to the ‘darker’ side of the food industry without skirting around the issue.