spagirl Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I'm on day 9 of my whole 30, still learning this new way of eating and cooking. Saw this book on amazon, downloaded a sample... Almond pancakes and recipes that called for Parmesan cheese and cream cheese and milk were just a few of the things I quickly noticed. Is this accurate? The cover says appropriate for the whole 30 program. It's just a sample, I didn't read through the intro, but the recipes that are shown in the sample don't seem to be Whole30 compliant. Forgive me, I'm new and looking for great recipes to cook! I love Well Fed!! It's awesome! Just confused. Here's the link, couldn't post a pic of the cover of the book. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D01TYQ2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Bizaar is all I can say. Can you get to the table of contents page? Who are the authors? On my phone so I can't see much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Pancakes, cheese and milk are not Whole30 compliant. Looks like someone else not affiliated with Whole9 used the ISWF title for another book.This is the only official book that describes this program (has some recipes in the back): http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/it-starts-with-food-melissa-hartwig/1110912642?ean=9781936608898 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks for alerting us to this nasty, opportunistic, deceitful trash. There are a lot of people who claim to be Whole30-compliant when they are actually Whole30-hostile, but this may be as bad as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Oooh M&D are *not* going to be happy. And Whole30 is copyright(ed?) isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStick Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I hope so - that's awful! Let's make a frittata with milk in it! And pancakes! Let's just conveniently forget about the whole veggies thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Ha! I can definitely say this one's not affiliated with us in any way. I didn't see any mention of Whole9 or Whole30, and I'm not familiar with copyright issues as related to book titles (I know movie and song titles aren't protected), but I'll let M know this is out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Robin look at the bottom of the book cover. It mentions W30. Also the back goes on and on about W30 and what it cures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Looks like the book in question was self-published on May 24, 2013. Copyright law doesn't protect book titles, but I assume Whole30 is copyright protected and/or trademarked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzard77 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wow, I am disgusted. There are so many people out there who will blindly buy this and not do the proper research about the program. Just plain mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitjm5 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Ugh. Here's the description on Amazon:"It Starts With Food by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig was named one of the top 50 health books by the Huffington Post in September 2012, and for a good reason; this book is responsible for changing the lives of it's readers. If you have not read it yet, we highly recommend that you do. Those who choose to apply the program laid out in the book have reported the elimination of a wide variety of symptoms, diseases and ailments in just 30 days. Here is a list of just some of the symptoms people have reported relief from:diabetes · high cholesterol · high blood pressure · obesity · acne · eczema · psoriasis · hives asthma · allergies · sinus infections · migraines · acid reflux · celiac disease · Crohn's · IBS bipolar disorder · depression · seasonal affective disorder · eating disorders · ADHD endometriosis · PCOS · infertility · arthritis · Lyme disease · hypothyroidism · fibromyalgiaWe designed this cookbook to support those who are on the "It Starts With Food Whole 30†program, and for anyone who believes in the benefits of eating whole foods and avoiding processed foods and sugars. We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do!"I vote we get the forum members out in force and flood the product with reviews letting people know it's anything BUT W30 compliant. Mine will be a 1-star review, is all I can say. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I vote we get the forum members out in force and flood the product with reviews letting people know it's anything BUT W30 compliant. Mine will be a 1-star review, is all I can say. ;-) I added mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Well, I will be in tomorrow. Can't seem to get to reviews. I almost feel like buying it so I get the "official Amazon buyer" status on my review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Oh holy cow! I couldn't see any description or anything when I looked! I was on the Barnes and Noble site. Jeez, what eejits. Yeah...not good news (for them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Oh holy cow! I couldn't see any description or anything when I looked! I was on the Barnes and Noble site. Jeez, what eejits. Yeah...not good news (for them). ######################### I think I can hear a few choice words coming from Melissa. Atticus cover your little ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 And another reviewer siad - yeah it has some good recipes like...... flourless banana pancakes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzard77 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Go Dallas! Nice review Just got mine in too. I'm all for spamming these liars, love to see this community coming together to stand up against them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nicely put Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagirl Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Whoa! I didn't want to get anyone in trouble... but the truth is the truth. There is so much stuff out there... I didn't think it was compliant. But as I'm learning to navigate, and then see something like that... It gets a little confusing. Have to say I'm getting better at recognizing recipes that are whole30 approved (at least I hope!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I added my review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Added a review and helpful votes. Susan, I agree with wanting to buy to show certified, but definitely not going to vote for this with my dollars. Can you return and keep your review posted? One would assume you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nico, I could but would probably have to pay shipping which is no big deal. Actually, I could call Amazon and pitch a fit about the fraudulent words of the connection with W30 and I am sure Amazon would send me a mailing label. I am a very good customer of theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Kept myself amused this evening reading everyone's reviews and comments, and adding mine. One 5-star review by a guy who probably wrote the book, because his other reviews are all for knock-off stuff as well, one 4-star review from a woman who did a Whole30, thinks the recipes are fine for afterwards, and that the ISWF people need to 'lighten up'. and 150 1-star reviews from all of us! fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Maryann, I learned from the W9 FB page that the woman who reviewed it is someone banned from this site, FB and W9 in general, so that was not an honest or sincere review. I just went to review it (had to be on my laptop to do it which is a rare occurrence lately) and noticed it says it's a best seller. Whaaat??? I think it's because it has 161 reviews so Amazon is assuming 161 have been purchased. Everyone did a fine job, so I will refrain so as not to add to the false sales count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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