We all want to learn more about health, fitness, and beauty. These are, after all, the key to a longer and much happier life. But it can be hard to know where to start when we want to learn about it. There are too many resources. We can watch film or television documentaries about these topics. We can explore countless websites that have blog posts about them. There are even a lot of social media influencers who share photos, posts, and vlogs about health, fitness, and beauty.
But books are always a good way to start delving deep into a topic. To help you narrow your search for the best books about health, fitness, and beauty, these are four books that you should check out. They will all teach you many lessons on eating healthier foods, developing the fitness routine that would be best for you, and finding ways to feel beautiful.
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
When you research lists of the best fitness books of all time, Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run would be at the top of most lists. Its full title is Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. It was published first in 2009. But, since then, the book has undergone a series of updates through the years.
In this book, McDougall starts with the question, “Why does my foot hurt?” From there, he uncovered lessons, stories, and secrets about the best runners in the world. According to his research and explorations, athletes in the likes of Usain Bolt aren’t the only ones who can run very fast. There are tribes and other regular folks who are dedicated to running.
In this book, you’ll find inspiration to stay fit and, slowly but steadily, encourage your body to test the limits.
Great Skin by Ingeborg van Lotringen
When it comes to skincare, there are no universal rules that work for every person. It all depends on the issues, struggles, and goals of each person. Some would love to get a Thermage skin tightening treatment to solve their wrinkly problems. On the other hand, some people’s skin stays just fine with simple soap and water. But, even if this is the case, it would still be very beneficial to know more about our own skin by reading about the work of a beauty expert.
With the full title, Great Skin: Secrets the Beauty Industry Doesn’t Tell You, Ingeborg van Lotringen shares to the public her expertise when it comes to skincare. She debunks myths and gives solid tips that can help you keep a healthy skin.
The Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner
As many people would tell you, the great key to a longer life is maintaining a balanced diet. And they’re not wrong. This is the belief that Dan Buettner embraced when he was writing his first cookbook, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100. As an expert in longevity, Buettner explored the five “Blue Zones”: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Icaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, U.S.A.
Buettner interacted with the elderly who have lived much longer lives. He immersed himself in their culture, learned their secrets to a longer life, and learned their recipes for healthy meals. With this book, you will have the ultimate guide to good food that would lead to a longer life.
The Whole-Body Microbiome by Drs. B. Brett Finlay and Jessica Finlay
Much like The Blue Zone Kitchen, Dr. B. Brett Finlay and Dr. Jessica Finlay’s book tackles the secrets to a longer life. Their book, The Whole-Body Microbiome: How to Harness — Inside and Out — for Lifelong Health, tackles the vital role of microbes in keeping our bodies healthy and ready for longer lives.
In this book, you will have a deeper understanding of how some conditions related to aging can be addressed by microbes. They can help in delaying conditions from wrinkles to menopause. There are many articles and videos on the internet about this topic. But it would be best to focus on the research of Dr. Brett Finlay and Dr. Jessica Finlay. Their expertise in microbiology and gerontology brings a lot to the table about microbes and having a longer life.
Starting with these four books will give you a deeper understanding of your health, fitness, and perceptions of beauty. As mentioned, there are many resources out there about these topics. But it would always be good to start with the experts and hear what they have to say.
