| | |  | Training Materials | Home » » Clean, Green, and Lean: Get Rid of the Toxins That Make You Fat | | | | | | | Description: | | A renowned naturopathic doctor shows you how to get lean and be green while helping to save the planet.Now you can lose weight and be good to the environment, too—without starvation diets, calorie counting, complicated meal plans, or even having to exercise. Dr. Walter Crinnion, a naturopathic doctor and environmental medicine physician, shows you how to clean up your diet and clear out your body and home to eliminate unwanted pounds and toxins from your life. You'll be able to get rid of nagging health problems such as allergies and fatigue and enjoy greater energy and a greener planet. Clean, Green, and Lean: - Shares an effective program to shed pounds and stay healthy by getting rid of toxins in your body and your life in just four weeks
- Combines losing weight with being good to the environment
- Can help reduce aches and pains, depression, and other health problems
- Is written by one of the country's foremost authorities on environmental medicine who has appeared on The View and other programs
If you're serious about losing weight and safeguarding your health, follow the expert advice of Dr. Crinnion and start getting clean, green, and lean today. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Walter Crinnion | | Hardcover:
| 304 pages | | Publisher:
| Wiley | | Publication Date:
| March 01, 2010 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0470409231 | | Product Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.4 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.1 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.29 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.22 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.18 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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26 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 Thanks, docMar 05, 2010
By Hanging on Every Word
Another diet book. Oh joy - I'll add it to this stack that I can just barely reach the top of. Wait - what's this about toxins? "Get Rid of the Toxins That Make You Fat," the subtitle reads. Actually, that's one I haven't heard before. Hmmm .... TWO DAYS LATER: This actually sounds totally legitimate and totally doable. Even if you don't need to lose weight, this book would be a worthwhile investment just for the sections on getting rid of the toxins. It turns out that toxins are stored in fat and they compromise the mitochondria, which Crinnion describes as "the cells' power plants." They drive the metabolism by turning fats and sugars into a fuel known as ATP, which is required for the proper functioning of all the body's systems: the brain, the heart, the lungs, everything. When the mitochondria are compromised, your metabolism slows down, and we all know what happens then. So the key is getting rid of the toxins that set this vicious circle in motion, and what it takes is getting rid of the nasty chemicals in your house, eating certain foods (many of them can be taken in supplement form) and phasing others out. There's more you can do, but Crinnion assures us that just making these changes will go a long way, and I'm inclined to suspend my skepticism because it all makes perfect sense. Think about it - I have a hard time believing the human body was intended to feel as rundown as so many adults seem to feel so often. Something's going on. Why WOULDN'T all the chemicals in the air and our food be taking a toll on us? One thing I'd never thought about till reading this book is the fact that these chemicals are a modern thing. Just because our grandparents ate a certain way and lived to 90 doesn't mean we will - we're dealing with way more garbage in the environment than they did. I doubt it's a coincidence that cancer rates have risen since our grandparents' generation. Anyway, I'm just happy to know how this stuff is getting into my body, how to keep it out and how to get rid of what I've been carrying around. This may be the most useful book I've read in a very long time.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
An excellant explantion of the subject, a must readFeb 26, 2010
By K. M Merrill
"justine"
I really enjoy being a vine reviewer, I get to read books I normally would not pick up. I am interested in the subjects of diet and nutrition, I have been a RN for 28 years and watched the population get fatter and fatter. This felt like another pop book until I broke it open.
Pros... the writer does a nice job of organizing and explaining a lot of studies and interpreting so they make sense in regards to your health, and your families health. The sections of enviroment toxins and the bodies inablility to release them is worth the price of the book. The solutions are are excellant, and are appliable for many families, and I have done almost all of them in the last 5 years with two cancer patients in the house. The only two I had not done was drinking enough green tea, and organic broccoli. I was impresed by the research and solutions and have made four changes to my daily eating habit. I was stalled at 147 lbs, in two days dropped to 145.
Cons,,,, the material could be a little better organised for general reading, and the sections for change,,, weeks is not going to work for most folks, some of it is serious change in lifestyle,,, so the sections could be labelled, Diet, Home, and Supplements. The book might read easier and make refinding importtant info faster.
Where I disagree with the writer is he is still stuck on soy foods and low fat,,, both of which are highly challenged nutritional ideas at this time. I do not eat any low fat foods or any soy except tofu. So I think he needs to consider some new reseach in those directions.
All in all its a great book , a wake up call for toxic issues and resolving them, I bought tea plant today....good luck in your journey to health.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Good tips on detox, not so sure about the weight adviceMay 07, 2010
By Soccer Mom
On the plus side, this book had lots of good tips on avoiding chemicals and other toxins in every day life. We practice many of the suggestions in the book already, such as not buying pressed wood furniture, cooking with nontoxic pots and pans, having plants as natural air cleaners, removing carpeting, etc. If the book were about detoxification only, I'd give it 4 stars.
On the downside, I don't think the author really proved his point that toxins are making people overweight. If you follow the diet in the book, you would most likely lose weight because it is abundant in fruits and vegetables, which are foods generally recommended for weight loss because they are high in fiber and low in calories. If a person was on an 800 calorie a day diet I suspect they would still lose weight, even if that food was highly processed, nonorganic and full of preservatives. After reading the book I'm not convinced that toxin removal is more important in losing weight than simply cutting calories.
One other downside is the blanket recommendations on vitamin and mineral supplementation, especially the part about taking extra vitamin E. Vitamin E is a blood thinner and supplementation may be ill advised for people with bleeding issues or on certain medications. I personally don't think it is advisable to dole out one size fits all advice on supplements.
Overall I would say this book has lots of good advice on detoxification, but less than stellar advice on weight loss tips and supplementation.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good Book For Those Interested in Organic/Green LivingApr 05, 2010
By Antoine D. Reid
"80sforever"
"Clean, Green & Lean" by Dr. Crinnion is all about going green and organic. This is not your typical diet book in that Crinnion doesn't offer any exercises that you must do in order to lose weight. Instead, he suggests going green and organic and that by doing both, you'll lose weight effortlessly. This book goes in depth describing what going organic really means. Unlike many books, this one goes beyond the typical organic food realm and tackles going natural in all aspects of your life: cleaning products, hygiene, sprays, food, household products ... everything you can think of, Dr. Crinnion tackles it and tells you how some of these things may be the cause of your weight and health issues and how you can lose weight and get leaner just by making smarter, greener selections in the stores.
The Good: What the book does best is define and describe what going 'organic' really means. In most books, there's just a small section that talks about buying organic fruits and vegetables. The information is usually very broad, vague and never entirely convincing. Crinnion tackles organic foods and not only explains how they're healthier but distinguishes between the produce that you absolutely must buy organic and those that aren't as important, trying to help you save money while eating healthier. He also describes how going organic with all aspects of your life is a wise choice. Taking on cleaning products and chemicals, he describes how many people are overloaded and overwhelmed with toxic chemicals and toxins and how many are unaware, leading to sicknesses, allergies and at times unwanted weight gain. By the end of the book you're given a lot of helpful tips and information on making the transition to a more green/healthy approach to what you buy. I did take some of his advice and at least in terms of sleep quality saw dramatic improvements.
The Bad: The only part of the book that made me feel a bit uneasy was the heavy reliance on supplements. From my experience and what I've read, if your diet is healthy and you're eating right, you shouldn't need to take or rely on a dozen supplements each day. He offers an explanation of most of the supplements he recommends but still, I think it's a bit unsafe for many to run out and take whatever he recommends, considering some of the supplements may conflict with medications you're taking. It also makes me feel that there's something missing from the nutrition/diet part of the book or plan if you need to take so many supplements just to be healthy.
In all, a good book, pretty easy read. It offered a lot of easy-to-follow advice and ways to go green and organic without spending too much money. For those looking to lose weight or stop relying on so many pesticide and chemicals in everyday food and products, this book is definitely for you.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Mr Obama: You should include this plan in your health care program for all AmericansMar 05, 2010
By B. Wilson
In Clean, Green, and Lean, Dr. Walter Crinnion makes a very compelling case that the level of toxins in our lives plays a major role in making us fat and sick. About two-thirds of Americans adults are obese. Nealy half of the American population is affected by chronic illness, which consumes 75% of health care spending. The book cites studies which have shown that the levels of toxins in homes was as much as 10 times higher than outdoors--even in industrial areas. Dr. Crinnion makes a convincing case about how toxins are common in our food and in our homes, and how much they are making us sick. Dr. Crinnion then reports that when his patients cleaned up their diets and homes, 83 percent reported good or great improvement in their health, and many had relief from chronic conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and other degenerative diseases. Dr. Crinnion's program was cleaning up the toxins which were the cause of these health problems and obesity issues, and once that happened his patients were healthier and lost weight. His 4 week program in Clean, Green, and Lean is not just a month of changes but really a change for a healthier lifestyle. Most doctors don't have a clue about the effect of toxins in our lives and how they are making us ill, and don't make any effort to change our diets and environments.
If I could I would give the book 4 1/2 stars. In my opinion there were a few oversights in the book.
* There is a recommendation to avoid artificial sweeteners, but the book does not name them by name such as Nutrasweet, Aspartame, etc. So you won't find these sweeteners listed by name in the index. And one of Dr. Crinnion's recipes (for seared ham) calls for 3 packets of Splenda. Well Splenda is not splendid. It is one of the artificial sweeteners that has been linked to weight gain and health problems. Page 167 has some suggestions for sweeteners including Stevia, which is a natural sweetener.
* There are some recommendations for using soy products, but there is no warning that some soy products (and corn products) may be genetically modified. Also, Dr. Russell Blaylock, author of Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills recommends avoiding all processed soy products because many of them have free glutamate or MSG in them and cause health problems. And The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food states that "Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory studies link soy to malnutrition, digestive problems, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders, even heart disease and cancer."
* There is no recommendation to avoid MSG. MSG has been linked to weight gain and is an excitotoxin that has been found to promote cancer growth and metastasis, and caused lesions in the brains of lab animals.
* There is no recommendation to avoid fluoride, which is probably in your toothpaste. Sodium fluoride increases the potency of other toxins, damages the liver and kidneys, and weakens the immune system. The US Agency for Toxic Substances lists fluoride in the top 20 of 275 substances that pose the greatest threat to health.
* There is a recommendation to take more Vitamin E, but the book does not state which of kind of Vitamin E is best. According to the DoctorYourself web site, the best form is "D-alpha tocopherol with mixed natural tocopherols" which is made from vegetable oil. Avoid the synthetic form, which is DL-alpha tocopherol. (Note the "D-" versus "DL-".)
I would highly recommend Clean, Green, and Lean to anyone who wants to improve their health and/or lose weight. Dr. Crinnion's program shows us how we can improve our health naturally and that can lead to less need for expensive medical services.
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