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The Starch Solution: Eat The Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, And Lose The Weight For Good! (2012)

by John A. McDougall(Favorite Author)

4.23 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1609613937 (ISBN13: 9781609613938)

languge

English

genre

Food & Cookbooks

publisher

Rodale Books

review 1: Fascinating read, this book was very well written, flowed well. I did not read this book because I wanted to lose weight, but am interested in books on health and the many different perspectives that are out there. Whether you agree with this type of diet or not the author provides plenty of examples on why certain things are not good for you and why you should attempt to cut them out, not just for a healthier you, but for a healthier planet as well. I really enjoyed reading how this doctor appears to have gone against the standard grain of medical thinking and practices what he preaches.He brings a humanitarian approach to dieting for those that think this is a diet book, I like the way he draws upon various experiences in his life, and incorporates them into his approach... more, examples including his time in Hawaii and the things that he experienced medically that impacted him, the times he spent fishing with his father, and now lamenting the loss that oceans face because of human disregard. He draws on all of these experiences to show how he and his wife have cultivated and maintained this lifestyle as well, coming from a Standard American Diet. Not only have the doctor and his wife swithced, but he also provided countless stories of what he called star McDougaller's who transformed themselves after trying this approach as a last resort, and how happy they are, even though, even in these cases, there have been setbacks. I especially enjoyed the chapter 'The fat vegan'as this showed that even cutting out dairy and meat, you can still be following a disastrous diet.Everything has to done in moderation if not part of the starch solution. It is so easy to say you are vegetarian then still be eating garbage, this is not the way to go or be. This is not a diet, but truly a lifestyle and it is possible.
review 2: This really works, folks! I have been vegetarian for 7 years. This book gave me permission to eat starches I had been avoiding out of habit from my dieting days. Dr. McDougall's explanation about the importance of starches makes total sense, and the recipes are good too. McDougall is the only doctor I really trust to put people's health ahead of profit. Check out his website for free information on almost any health topic. less

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