Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook That Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats

"this is the biggest load of pseudo-scientific claptrap that I have read in a very long time.

Some of the recipes may be OK (but I have my doubts - sweet and sour chicken with 250 ml vinegar, 250ml lemon juice and no sweetening?) but the side notes on each page are nonsensical at best, and actively misleading at worst.

I bought this book expecting sensible, serious commentary, but I've been very, very disappointed."
~ Written on 2008-02-04

"This would be my most frequently opened book. It's the best compilation of nutritional knowledge around and an excellent resource with over 700 recipes from ancient cultures. A must have for every household!

It is the sort of book that you find yourself buying for family and friends because its message and contents can be life changing."
~ Written on 2007-05-30

"I cannot add much more than the previous reviewers did. So I will repeat a bit.
The book is really a must read for people who are interested in nutrition. Its been THE book that made sense to me on what is healthy and what is not. There is no confusing in it and no contradictions, at least not for me. It all makes sense, and my family is healthier by it as well. Its also loads of fun, making all the good stuff yrself.
In the meantime I have ordered wild fermentation as well, see what that is going to bring, lots more fun no doubt."
~ Written on 2007-03-28

"I love this book.
At first I was a bit sceptical about the recipes but all the ones I have tried so far have been delicious!
What the author says makes sense. As well as detailed chapters on nutrition there a quotations from other books on every page making the book a very entertaining read.
I don't regret buying this book. Plus the cover is so beautifully illustrated! "
~ Written on 2006-07-17

"The truth is that all the other reviews are true and accurate; and they still do not cover all the good points about this book - what type of person bothers to write a review about book they have bought on line(?) not me!

I have bought about 50 books in the past year and not felt compelled to review any of them although most were good. However, Sally Fallon and Mary Enig's Nourishing Traditions appeals and finds favour with my instincts it aligns and blends all those random tips, best practises, common sense ideas, and what I call my primaeval memory or instincts into one account without affectation, favour or prejudice.

And yes I bought both of my Sons and their wives the book as well, and no I am not a 'Fallon and Enig' marketing & PR agency they don't need one but they deserve all the help and support to write further material which is of optimal value and non - exploitative of the reader - I have other books on nutrition, cooking, sprouting, fermentation et al but I can't believe myself when each time I subconsciously reach for NT just to see whether it agrees or has some better recommendations on those subjects.

It contains recipes from the basic to the exotic if required, it contains vital information on nutrition and this dictates its approach ie "the nutritional value of foods" what is best and what our bodies need, with information and explanations on associated subjects - but beware, self discipline is required when you pick up the book - use an egg timer or you will easily wile away an enjoyable hour of so!

I must have saved the cost of the book several times over by following the advice and I have reduced my rubbish/garbage by about 75% by buying 'healthier' foods."
~ Written on 2005-12-26