Authors Electric

Pure, White and Deadly, by John Yudkin           This is a review of two books.           They have little connection with Authors Electric's usual subject of independent publishing, but as I've spent years watching this poison damage the health of my family, I feel strongly on the subject and want as many people as possible to hear of these books. So I post here, to a larger audience, rather than on my own Nennius blog .           I know I shall probably be accused of being a kill-joy, but I think people should have the information in these books - to ignore if they choose. But an uninformed or misled choice, is no choice at all.           I was haunted in the supermarket recently. In almost every aisle, a voice whispered in my ear, “Pure. White. And deadly.”         ...

           Have you been watching “ Supersize v Superskinny” – a tv programme on British television?   It shows the extremes of being obese and underweight.   I have had milder versions of both body images so I have found it very useful in making me review even further my thoughts about food.             I think I am finally getting my act together, but as with the ‘Food and Thought’ chapter in my book ‘ Emotional Health for Emotional Wealth’,   I am issuing a disclaimer for this blog.   Whatever I say here is about my own personal experiences and observations and in no way does it represent advice or a recommendation .   You need to check out your own eating issues with your own medical doctor.           Seven years ago I was diagnosed as diabetic (type 2) and put on insulin injections immediately.   Trauma...