The book is concise, clear and practical. It is full of great tips to healthy, fuel-producing eating and simple explanations. Its true beauty, however, lies in the insidiously clever way it uses athletics performance to get kids to make lifelong changes in their diet.
-- Richard Seven, Pacific Northwest Magazine, January 2004

Two Thumbs Up!"Feeding the Young Athlete" is a unique text in that it focuses on children's nutritional needs and also provides an extensive selection of healthy recipes. In addition to its educational value this book also provides children with the opportunity to learn how to prepare their own healthy meals. The "team" and other analogies used by the authors to describe the way different nutrients supplement, complete, and interact with each other makes this topic very accessible to younger readers. This may turn to be just as much fun as playing the game.
-- Dr. Daniel Frankl, www.kidsfirstsoccer.com

Feeding the Young Athlete is easy to read...the section on what and when to feed the young athlete is excellent... for the parent looking to improve their player's nutrition, this could well be the book!
-- Kay Catlett, Ohio Youth Soccer Association, November 2002

I recommend this book for anyone who is involved with young ahtletes, not only to improve their athletic performance but to promote positive lifetime eating habits.
-- Jane Boback, RD LD, PULSE: A Publication for Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, Spring 2003

Feeding the Young Athlete provides top-notch advice on why and how to feed your rising star…
-- Mothering Magazine, July 2003

Being physically active requires wholesome eating. Authors Cynthia Lair and Scott Murdoch, PhD, RD explain how by following their sports nutrition guidelines, individual athletes and teams can find a whole new level of play. Eating wisely and well increases energy, endurance and the ability to concentrate and the authors provide recipes to enable families to achieve this.
-- Karen Newton, Richmond Parents Monthly, May 2003

With the increasing attention being paid to the problem of overweight Americans, this book assists players and their parents in finding and preparing the right food for healthy eating. This is a simple, easy to read book that gives suggestions for pre-game and post-game meals, explains hydration and provides "high performance" recipes
-- Robin Carroll, Minnesota Youth Soccer Association

I highly recommend Feeding the Young Athlete for anyone concerned with the health, welfare and performance of their players. Written in the same simple, informative style as my favorite coaching manuals; the advice is clear, concise, readable and best of all - useable!
-- Jan Smisek, former US Soccer National Staff Coach

Feeding the Young Athlete is a practical guide to help parents understand and apply the science of sports nutrition in the kitchen and on the practice field. The healthy recipes taste so good that my children have already picked out their favorites.
-- Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, Author of Power Eating 2nd Ed.

Feeding the Whole Family This is the ideal cookbook for parents who want to cook one meal that every member of the family - babies and grownups alike - can enjoy together. Each of the 180 plus recipes (60 new ones in this edition!) is simple to prepare. All the recipes center on fresh, whole foods ingredients that contain the nutrients necessary to keep your family active and healthy.The perfect gift for new parents. Available from Amazon.com or contact customer service at Sasquatch Books.

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(Lair) has written a beautiful primer that teaches how to prepare whole foods that nourish and nuture the body and spirit of each family member.
--- Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients (Feb/March 1996)

A jewel of a cookbook...will appeal to all women who find that their decision to breastfeed sparks a parallel quest for information on nourishing foods for the rest of the family.
--- Marian Tompson, Co-founder, La Leche League, International

I have been feeding my family out of this book for a while and everything we have tried has been a success: fast, healthful, tasty, and appealing to children. This is just about the perfect cookbook.
---Michelle Brode, New Beginnings (November-December 1999)

This vibrant introduction to whole foods meal planning is full of tasty ideas. Ms. Lair has included recipes that are innovative and fresh enough to entice longtime vegans and vegetarians to enjoy this book...a great book for the dad or mom who wants to make sure his or her family is eating healthy, and a really good guide to converting those fast-foodies into whole-foodies.
---Vegetarian Journal (Nov/Dec 2000)

Feeding the Whole Family is the perfect guidebook for families interested in whole, organic, natural foods. Essential for those who want to start solids naturally without a big fuss.
---Peggy O'Mara, Editor/Publisher, Mothering

This book fills an important niche, and will be treasured by the cook who wants to prepare delicious, healthful fare that the whole family can enjoy. It will likely remain among a family's favorite cookbooks long after the toddlers have reached their teens.
---NAPRA ReView (Sept/Oct 1998)

This is a book that says - relax - here's how to use whole foods and feed your family from the same pot. You'll find common-sense support on how to eat when you're breastfeeding, start your baby on solids, and make homemade baby food. I'll bet this cookbook won't end up sitting on your shelf.
---Barbara Mc Nally, A Real Life (June 1998)

Finally, a cookbook that addresses the fact that no one has the time or inclination to cook separate meals...Feeding the Whole Family is full of nutritious whole foods recipes that everyone will like.
---L.A. Parent (March 1998)

What could be more important than what we are feeding our children? Cynthia Lair has written a beautiful book. I love it! I'm buying it for every single human being I know that has a family, especially those with a new baby.
---Susan Powter, Talk Show Host/Author