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Read Like a Wellness Expert
Optimize your health and mindset with guidance recommended by industry experts.
Published on June 16, 2023
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Shunryu SuzukiSharon Salzberg, bestselling author (“Real Happiness”) and Zen meditation teacher, endorses Suzuki’s book saying, “The book taught me what to trust within me and what to work to let go of.” The lessons in this text are short and sweet but surprisingly powerful, laying the foundation for meditation and the Zen mindset. Learn to embrace simplicity in your life and shed mental clutter.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
Michael A. Singer“The Untethered Soul'' is a profound exploration of the human heart and how to create true freedom here and now, offering wisdom on mindfulness and being present in order to free you from the past. Taryn Toomey, wellness expert and founder of mind-body workout brand “The Class,” praises Singer’s wisdom, saying, “His book breaks down what consciousness is in a very digestible and accessible way … it is one of those books that you can pick up at any point, crossroads or confusion in your life, open it to any page and it speaks right to whatever situation you may be facing.”
The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary
Max LugavereLugavere (“Genius Foods”) tackles holistic health practices for cognitive longevity, offering readers lifestyle tips regarding diet, exercise, sleep, and more. In a 2020 blog post, Kelly Leveque, a nutritionist and health coach, says the book “guides you into a brain and body healing lifestyle with workouts, meal plans and meal prep tips.”
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
Catherine Shanahan, M.D.This research-driven guide from an elite athlete and doctor lays out a plan for what to eat to improve your health and quality of life. It comes highly recommended by “Wellness Mama” Katie Wells, an award-winning health blogger, who says, “The book outlines the “Four Pillars of World Cuisine” that look for nutritional commonalities found in traditional and primitive cultures that have achieved better overall health than our modern society.”
Pure, White and Deadly: How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It
John YudkinTim Spector, a genetic epidemiology professor who studies the commonalities found in the most prevalent diseases, recommends Yudkin’s book on the dangers of sugar, which is linked to cancer, diabetes, obesity, and more. “Pure, White and Deadly” exposes the effects of eating sugar as well as how the food industry tries to hide these dangers.
The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance
Matt FrazierAuthors (and athletes) Frazier and Cheeke argue that plant-based diets are the best way to get in shape, build your strength, and revitalize your health. Dr. Michael Greger (“How Not to Die”) tells potential readers, “You would be wise to take heed of the advice in this book, as it is essential for creating a lifestyle — not a diet — to improve your athletic capabilities, as well as your overall quality of life."
Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body
Michael MatthewsWant a stronger, healthier body? Follow this proven regime to build muscle mass and shed body fat. Matthews is your ultimate personal trainer, revealing the right reps and food to achieve your desired fitness results fast. “Bigger Leaner Stronger” is endorsed by many in the fitness and wellness industry, including strength trainer Mark Rippetoe (“Starting Strength”) and Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson, who won the World's Strongest Man competition.
Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body
Michael MatthewsThe previous title is geared toward men, but Matthews also offers guidance for women, helping them get toned, lean, and strong as quickly as possible without crash dieting, “good genetics,” or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym and money on pills and powders. Mark Rippetoe also recommends this version of Matthews’ advice, as does Strauss Zelnick, who’s been dubbed "America's fittest CEO."
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
Chade-Meng TanComprehensive wellness includes your mindset. In her book “Thrive,” Arianna Huffington, the co-founder of The Huffington Post and proponent of holistic health and well-being, named a handful of books she recommends about self-reflection. Among them is “Search Inside Yourself.” Based on a popular class for Google employees, the book is a great guide to leading a happier, more rewarding life, particularly through mindfulness and meditation.
Come as You Are: the bestselling guide to the new science that will transform your sex life
Come as You Are: the bestselling guide to the new science that will transform your sex life
Emily NagoskiUsing groundbreaking research, Nagoski shares the science behind cultivating a sex life rooted in confidence and joy. “Come as You Are” is a must-read for anyone looking to unlearn shame, feel more comfortable in their bodies, and improve their life inside and outside the bedroom. This book is often recommended by sex therapists, including Susan Quilliam, a relationship and sexuality expert.
Lost Horizon: A Novel
James HiltonThe mythical land of Shangri-La first appeared in Hilton’s 1933 book, “The Lost Horizon.” It has been referenced in many other works of fiction since and resonates deeply to this day. “I read ‘Lost Horizon’ by James Hilton when I was 14 years old and realized that Shangri-La was a state of consciousness,” says Deepak Chopra. “It was my inspiration for my book, ‘Ageless Body, Timeless Mind.’”
Sources
- My Absolute Favorite Reads This Spring
- 2022, KELLY LEVEQUE
- My Favorite Health, Wellness & Motherhood Books
- 2021, Wellness Mama
- Health and Lifestyle
- Five Books
- EPISODE 164: STRAUSS ZELNICK – AMERICA’S FITTEST CEO
- Raymond A. Mason School of Business, Leadership & Business Podcast
- The 8 Best Nutrition Books of 2022, According to a Dietitian
- 2022, Very Well Fit