Review of The God Food Diet

[Bradley Shelvie]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The God Food Diet" by Miami Mike (Mike Schuler).]

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4 out of 4 stars

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You'll be surprised that the conventional "fruits and greens" diet that doctors suggest for weight loss and healthy life is all crap, won't you? Well, that's what The God Food Diet by Miami Mike (Mike Schuler) suggests. According to Mike, most of the diets that dieticians prescribe do not work; he even calls them "CRAP", an acronym he coined for "Chemically Restructured-All Products." He claims that these have "fake" short-term results that disappear as soon as you stop the "regimen." He gives an alternative "GOD" food diet. ("GOD" is also an acronym that the author interchangeably uses for "Grass-fed meats, Organic grains, and Dairy" or "Greatest Original Designer". Both terms insinuate natural foods that have not been contaminated or modified.) You really must read what this "God" food diet is about.

At first, the author's idea seemed awkward and odd, and if I was to be harsh, I'd call it idiotic, until I read deeper. Who, after all, won't stop to question the idea that a diet of bread, beef, and beer (the "triple B's") is healthier than the greens and fruits? I did. But if you begin considering the author's arguments, it all begins to make sense. According to him, most greens and fruits have so many chemicals that are detrimental to maintaining a healthy life. This is because they are grown with fertilizers and sprayed with a plethora of herbicides and pesticides, and some are also modified (genetically or otherwise). More information about this, like what exactly is a "beef, bread, and beer" diet; how to prepare a God food diet; and the best way to lose weight and reduce cellular age with diet alone, is found in the book.

The ideal food should be in line with the biblical "tasty, rich and juicy" foods, and a proper diet should follow God's "eat, drink, and be merry" diet. Starving yourself on carbs and eating tasteless foods is a jail we should break out of since the diet tricks the body into thinking it is starving, so the body begins accumulating fats as a protective reflex reaction. In the end, the health implications of this diet become disadvantageous. Therefore, the "God" food diet is the ideal diet. While it's all controversial, I think the book is amazing.

The author makes use of humor, acronyms, and illustrations which make the book fun to read. I laughed out loud when the author said that if God intended for us to eat fruits and veggies, we would have been up the trees competing for the ripest fruits with apes by now. This isn't the common jargon-filled boring diet book we're all used to. It's more of a conversational peer-to-peer dietary suggestions book. The author constantly chips in a little conversation and rhetorical questions that help drive his logic through. He also includes his own story and history and includes evidence to support what he is speaking about.

Although the book is controversially amazing and light to read due to the occasional comic relief and the conversation-like tone used, there was an excessive repetition of some bits of the book. Whole sentences, paragraphs, or pages were repeated, and this didn't sit well with me. Even so, I think the positives greatly outweigh the single flaw, so I'll rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. The book is professionally edited since I noticed only one error.

For the recommendation, I'll suggest anybody curious enough about this "crazy" (but amazing) diet to try out the book. You are justified to be skeptical, but at least hear the author out. I'll personally not try the author's suggestions since I have no issues with weight, but I'll give the author's method the benefit of doubt and encourage others to try it out — it may work for them, too!

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[Blessing Odii]

I love the review. I would to give this book a try.

[Amenrodion]

I am curious. Willing to give this book a try. Good review

[Pauls_]

Fruits and vegetables have their own benefits and not all are conserved with chemical. I would love to know what the God diet comprises of. Wonderful review.

[Reading_Jack]

This book centers on healthy eating habits and diets. It sounds very educating and impactful. Thanks for an excellent review.

[Mkpuruoma]

An intresting book to read I will love to read and know more greens and fruit

And truth be told God really want us to eat just fruity and vegetables and I think the author is really making sense

Kudos to him tho

[Mbenma Esther 080]

I have been searching for a bunch of good meals. This book will satisfy my desire for healthy consumption of food. Thanks for the review

[peace_m]

I have the title of the book and the acronym that the author used to explain good meal is awesome. Good review.

[cutemami]

I am impressed by this book. It seems to deliver exactly what i would expect from its title. What a great read!

[Emmy page]

The debate about what diets are the most healthy is constantly revolving. Food categories that may be good for some people turns out to be a health risk to others depending on their genetic make up. The author of this book has probably identified a new technique to improve better dieting. Its interesting to find out his take.

[Aisha Yakub]

I really am interested in finding out more about this dieting plan. This review has piqued my interest.

[The Holy Grail]

Haha! The triple B diet sounds odd from its onset. I'd like to know what this is about.

[Essy moonlight11]

I'd really question the option of beer in this God Food Diet. Maybe I'll read this book some day to find out what it is about. Nice review!

[Aan Granados]

This has piqued my curiosity. It’s a way to look things differently. I believe what he said about fruits, especially if they are being imported or exported. I’ll give this a try. Thanks for your review!