I can't recommend this book highly enough. Thinking about the food we eat, in terms of the oxygen we're getting in our bodies, and our acid/alkaline pH balance is the key to health! ( )

Interesting book with some great recipes! ( )

Interesting arguments for vegetarianism. Pushed me to consider more vegetables in my diet and juicing. ( )

I loved that this book is so visually appealing - full color and nice layout. I liked all the different articles from various experts spread throughout the book. There was just tons of great information really, but I didn't give this book five stars because I felt like she just dumped all this information on the reader but then didn't provide him/her with a nice plan to implement all the suggestions in the book into his/her life, so I finished feeling not as empowered as she would like her readers to be, I think. I really would have rated this 3.5 stars, but I rounded up to 4 just because of the presentation and well-rounded approach to health here (diet, exercise, stress management/spiritual practice). I also think it's great that such a fun approach to health is used here; hopefully it will get more people into taking better care of themselves. Another reason I didn't leave this book feeling very inspired as some may be after reading is that I already have a health plan in place that is working for me right now, so I didn't really feel this great need to change my life and follow what she does. Maybe if I hit a plateau, I'll try more of her approach, but I'd probably be more likely to try Dr. Fuhrman's or Brendan Brazier's eating plans. ( )

Kris Carr's enthusiasm and love for her readers is certainly charming, and her vivacious personality really jumps off the page. Although I feel like a lot of the science is suspect - for example, the alkaline/acid health craze that she advocates is pretty much 100% bull - the overall theme of eat more veggies to boost your health is obviously spot on. As a vegan, the commentary on the cruelty of factory farming and slaughter didn't phase me, as I think it's something that should really be pointed out to anyone who eats meat (know where your food comes from!). I also enjoyed her holistic approach to health, peppering her 21-day cleanse with mantras, reminders to meditate and exercise, and other full-body aspects that most diet books don't touch on. ( )