ENDORSEMENTS
MAKE WEIGHT LOSS LAST
10 Solutions That Nourish Body, Mind, and Soul
“…helps you move from the failings of dieting hard to the bliss of dieting smart.”
(Dr. Oz’s endorsement for the original version of Make Weight Loss Last, published as The Enlightened Diet)
— MEHMET OZ, MD
Host: The Dr. Oz Show
Author of You: The Owner’s Manual
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“Make Weight Loss Last is a safe, scientifically sound, and sustainable way to create a positive relationship to food and eating habits to help lose weight and keep it off without dieting. Highly recommended.”
“…Deborah Kesten and Larry Scherwitz describe how their research on different eating styles plays a significant role in our ability to make and maintain a more healthy, conscious, and enjoyable way of eating.”
(Dr. Ornish’s endorsement for the original version of Make Weight Loss Last, published as The Enlightened Diet)
— DEAN ORNISH, MD
Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Author of The Spectrum
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“…a profound relief. It’s not just about calories or exercise, and our bodies know this…gives you exactly what you need to make eating what it was meant to be: a joyful, delicious celebration of life, nurturing, and friendship.”
(Dr. Northrup’s endorsement for the original version of Make Weight Loss Last, published as The Enlightened Diet)
— CHRISTINE NORTHRUP, MD
Author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
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“…works because it is more than a diet. It is a groundbreaking approach that nourishes all of you—body, mind, and soul—each time you eat. If you are tired of repeated dietary failure, this book’s for you.” a safe, scientifically sound, and sustainable way to create a positive relationship to food and eating habits to help lose weight and keep it off without dieting. Highly recommended.”
(Dr. Dossey’s endorsement for the original version of Make Weight Loss Last, published as The Enlightened Diet
— LARRY DOSSEY, MD
Author of Healing Words
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“Make Weight Loss Last is not a fad quick-fix that won’t work, but a practical approach to rethinking how you approach your lifestyle and diet so…you get the weight off and keep it off.”
— DAWN A. MARCUS, MD
Professor, University of Pittsburgh
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ENDORSEMENTS
THE HEALING SECRETS OF FOOD
A Practical Guide for Nourishing Body, Mind and Soul
“Deborah Kesten shows us that foods are not merely physical things but substances intimately connected with our mind and consciousness. This is why most cultures have had a sacred, spiritual regard toward eating. In our obsession to scientize nutrition, we have forgotten this vital connection. Our failure to heed her insights has largely resulted in our tortured relationship with food and the epidemic of eating disorders that plague society. Kesten shows the way out. High recommended.”
— LARRY DOSSEY, MD
Author of Healing Words
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“The Healing Secrets of Food moves our understanding of the ordinary into a new application of the subtle dimensions of diet and nutrition. This beautiful book combines science, storytelling, and heart to address our relationship to food and how this relationship links us to family, culture, and spirit. As Kesten tells us so clearly, the intention we give to food can truly transform our lives.”
— MARILYN SCHLITZ, PhD
Past President and CEO, Institute of Noetic Sciences
IONS Ambassador for Creative Projects and Global Affairs & Senior Scientist
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“Bursting with a zest for food and time-tested cooking wisdom gleaned from ancient cultures and modern science, this is a book that I will turn to again and again for inspiration, enjoyment, and the sheer delight of discovering new ingredients not listed on labels or found in supermarkets. Its insights will remain with you long after you have dined.”
— JOHN-MARC FULLSACK
Executive Chef for Lifestyle Advantage
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“The moment I picked it up, I knew this book was something different. This is more than a book about eating. I agree with Kesten that food shared is food much more delicious—and healthier. The ideas expressed in this book are long overdue. It will be very welcome—and healing.”
— MARLENA SPIELER
Author of The Vegetarian Bistro and Islands in the Sun Cookbook
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ENDORSEMENTS
FEEDING THE BODY, NOURISHING THE SOUL
Essentials of Eating for Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being
FROM THE FOREWORD…
“This well-researched and enlightening book explores…a broad perspective on nutrition—one that integrates mind, body, and spirituality. I have found her message inspiring and worthy of attention.
— HERBERT BENSON, MD
Director Emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
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“Synthesizing food and feeling, mind and matter…while offering insights into the spiritual ingredient we have neglected for too long.”
— DEAN ORNISH, MD
Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Author of The Spectrum
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“A fascinating book—I couldn’t put it down. It tells of the nutrients missing from the food charts: ritual, intention, spirit, and love…A must-read for everyone interested in broadening their understanding of diet beyond the merely biochemical.”
— JOSEPH E. PIZZORNO, ND
Founding President, Bastyr University
Author of Total Wellness and Co-author of Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
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“An enormously practical guidebook that affirms the importance of food, family, friends, and ritual in transforming everyday meals into a sacred celebration.”
— JOAN BORYSENKO, PhD
Author of A Woman’s Book of Life
