Books
The books listed on this page are all approved for, or are related in some way to, the principles taught in the CHIP progam. Take a moment to look through this list of books and decide which ones are right for you. Certain books are available in special bulk quantity prices and are listed as such.
BOOKS USED IN THE CHIP PROGRAM . . .
NEW!
Health Power
Health by Choice, Not Chance
By Drs. Ludington & Diehl
Newly redesigned and updated, hardcover edition of one of our most popular books. With the tips and suggestions in this book, you will be able to increase your energy, banish aches and pains, beat diabetes, lower cholesterol, reverse heart disease, slow down the aging process, and live better. A perfect gift and a reliable resource book for your library. 16 million copies worldwide. 256 pp. Publisher's suggested price $29.99. Only $19.95.
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Price |
| 2 - 9 |
$18.95 |
| 10 - 19 |
$16.95 |
| 20 - 49 |
$14.95 |
| 50+ |
$14.00 |

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You-Turn
By Drs. Hans Diehl & Aileen Ludington
Do you want to live longer? Better? Take charge of your health, boost your energy, and enjoy life to the fullest! This little booklet outlines the causes of various lifestyle diseases and offers practical tips on how you can prevent, and even reverse, these debilitating conditions. You deserve good health--and it's within your reach! Excerpted from the popular "Health Power" book. 62 pages. Regularly $1.95. On Sale! $0.99
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Price |
| 1 - 9 |
$0.99 |
| 10 - 49 |
$0.89 |
| 50 - 99 |
$0.79 |
| 100+ |
$0.69 |
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Take Charge of Your Health
By Drs. Ludington & Diehl
In this "Chicken Soup for Better Health" type book the
reader gets inspired, case by case, by health derelicts
who become dynamoes of health by simplifying their diet
and lifestyle. Lots of true-to-life stories. Powerful,
moving, inspirational. 160 pp. Only $2.50
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Price |
| 1 - 9 |
$2.50 |
| 10 - 49 |
$2.35 |
| 50 - 99 |
$1.95 |
| 100+ |
$1.50 |
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Beginning Your CHIP Journey
By Drs. Ludington & Diehl
Included in the official CHIP kits, this newly published booklet combines the best of "JumpStart" and "Getting Started" and guides the new CHIP participant in starting the journey to better health. Explains the Health Screen results and gives a specific diet to begin the process. Required reading in the CHIP program. $9.95 each.

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BOOKS BY CALDWELL ESSELSTYN, MD . . .
Engine 2 Diet
The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
Melt away the pounds, look terrific and become bullet-proof to Western diseases. This is the Engine 2 Diet. For 28 days you'll eat the most delicious food Mother Nature has to offer, prepared in a vast array of mouth-watering recipes you can easily make in your own kitchen. This is your chance to create lasting beauty - from the inside out.
Hardcover. Regularly $24.95. Now only $20.00
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Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
By Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD, Cleveland Clinic; Avery/Penguin Group, 2007
Based on the groundbreaking results of his 20-year nutritional
study, Dr. Esselstyn explains, with irrefutable scientific
evidence, how we can end the heart disease epidemic in this
country by changing what we eat. Backed by real science, startling
angiograms, and inspiring personal stories, this book is a
powerful call for a paradigm shift in coronary artery disease
therapy. After all, expensive surgical procedures and drugs fail
to be effective over time, and they are dangerous to patients.
Regularly $17.00. Now only $15.00

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BOOKS BY NEAL BARNARD, MD . . .
Breaking the Food Seduction
By Neal Barnard, MD
The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings--and 7 Steps to End Them Naturally. Irresistably drawn to chocolate, cookies, chips, cheese, burgers or fries and unable to resist? Then learn from Dr. Barnard's groundbreaking book. Banishing these cravings is not a question of willpower or psychology--it's a matter of biochemistry. Reveals the diet and lifestyle changes that can break stubborn craving cycles. 324 pp. paperback.
Regularly $14.95.
On Sale!
$13.95
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Dr. Neal
Barnard's Program
for
Reversing
DiabetesBy Neal Barnard, MD
Neal Barnard, MD, outlines a sound dietary approach to preventing, controlling, and even reversing diabetes. Funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in Diabetes Care, Dr. Barnard’s program turned out to be three times more effective than the American Diabetes Association Diet at controlling blood sugar. In addition, the participants were able to markedly lower their cholesterol, reduce their blood pressure and lose weight. “Dr. Barnard’s book at last brings hope to millions.” —Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH.
Regularly $15.95.
On Sale!
$15.00

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Foods That Fight Pain
By Neal Barnard, MD
Drawing on new and little-known research from prestigious medical centers around the world, Neal Barnard, MD, author of "Eat Right, Live Longer" and "Food for Life," and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, shows readers how they can soothe everyday ailments and cure chronic pain by using common foods, traditional supplements, and herbs. $14.95
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Turn
Off the Fat Genes
By Neal Barnard, MD
The Revolutionary Guide to Losing
weight! Breakthrough genetic research indicates that genes are not
just on/off switches for characteristics we can't control. Some
genes, including those that shape our bodies, actually adapt to
outside influences. Dr. Neal Barnard draws on this cutting-edge
research to create a revolutionary new program to help your body
sculpt away excess pounds by activating thin genes and suppressing
fat ones. With menus and recipes by Jennifer Raymond. $14.00
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BOOKS BY MISCELLANEOUS AUTHORS . . .
The Full Plate Diet
by Stuart Seale, Teresa Sherard, Diana Fleming
Slim Down, Look Great, Be Healthy—The Full Plate Diet (TM) is based on eating foods our Moms said we should eat—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans & peas, and nuts & seeds. You can eat meat—just follow Mom's advice. No yo-yo—you can stay on this diet because you won't feel deprived—won't have to eat tiny portions. You get started by making small changes, not big ones. No hassle—you don't have to count calories, you can shop at your regular grocery store, and spend less on food. Big health payoffs include heart health, cancer fighting, diabetes friendly, more energy, and long life. Lots of medical research backing The Full Plate Diet. $19.95
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Seven Secrets For Feeling Fantastic
By Darren Morton
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The China Study (book)
By T. Colin Campbell
The most comprehensive study in nutrition ever conducted! A landmark release demonstrating the definite advantages of a more natural diet over the rich Western dietary lifestyle. Plus, a disturbing look behind the scenes of the world of science. Bestseller: over 500,000 copies in circulation. "Written with candor, courage and clarity, and with intellectual honesty and profound insight, this compelling book could become the national tipping point towards contagious health!" —Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH. 418 pp.
Regularly $16.95. On Sale! $15.00
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$15.00 |
| 3 - 5 |
$14.00 |
| 6 - 10 |
$13.50 |
| 11+ |
$13.00 |

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Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health
by Gene Stone, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.
What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, cancer, and stroke? For decades, that question has fascinated a small circle of impassioned doctors and researchers—and now, their life-changing research is making headlines in the hit documentary Forks Over Knives. Their answer? Eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet—it could save your life.
Features include:
- Insights from the luminaries behind the film—Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. John McDougall, The Engine 2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn, and many others
- The many benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet—for you, for animals and the environment, and for our future
- A helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, including tips on transitioning and essential kitchen tools
- 125 recipes from 25 champions of plant-based dining—from Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins and Sunny Orange Yam Bisque to Garlic Rosemary Polenta and Raspberry-Pear
Regularly $13.95. On Sale! $13.00

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