high net-gain foods as the corner- stone. “Net gain,” another term Brazier introduces, describes “the energy and usable sustenance that our body is left with once the food has been digested and assimi- lated.” In other words, the harder our body works to digest a food, the less energy we are left with. Brazier points out that a typical diet often contains many foods that require as much energy to digest as they provide, making a recipe for sluggishness and fatigue. High net –gain foods allow our bodies to work at maximum efficiency.


Want to be younger? Regenerate your cells. According to Brazier, “the key to develop- ing or maintaining a functional, young body is to encourage it to be in a constant state of regeneration.


But the body regenerates only if it is given a reason. The best reason comes in the form of regular exer- cise.“ Exercise, a key component of the plan, is fueled by good nutri- tion. In combination, they work to break down old cells and build new ones. Finely tuned through eating nutrient dense foods and a regime of regular physical activity, the body works more efficiently and in turn one feels healthier, younger, and more energetic.


With over 100 wheat-free, gluten-free and soy-free recipes, Thrive is packed with savory good health: smoothies, cereals, home- made energy bars, pizzas and more, including many raw food op- tions. Shopping lists, meal plans, and sections on travel and res- taurants makes the plan workable and adaptable. Brazier has even developed his own version of the food pyramid based on the princi- ples of eating nutrient dense foods. The Thrive 12-week plan maps out a guide to successfully maintain a long-term healthy lifestyle.


For anyone seeking a sound approach to overall well being, the Thrive plan is one that makes complete sense. This is no fad diet, but rather it is a whole mind/ body approach. Maybe you won’t be training for a triathlon, but the lessons are still applica- ble to obtaining a maximum level of health and fitness. There is a clarity to Brazier’s book that is often lacking in other approach- es to health and fitness, his is a common sense understanding that has one saying “of course!” all the way through.


Thrive features:


• The best whole foods • 12-week whole foods plan • Over 100 easy recipes • Exercise specific recipes • Environmental preservation


Check with your local bookseller or order online at most major book retailers or direct:


www.brendanbrazier.com


Christopher Wagner is the father of four, a writer and artist. When he isn’t hiking with his kids, writing or carving, he is happily working on his first novel.


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