I just picked up Dr. John McDougall's new book - The Starch Solution. I really like Dr. McDougalls earlier work and this new book seems to be just as consistent in its stance on plant based nutrtion and just as enjoyable to read. While my own diet is more fruit rich then McDougall's starch based model I can easily see myself adopting his recommendations for at least part of the year - I do enjoy more cooked foods in the winter and will often have rice or a potato after my green salal for my last meal of the day. As the infamous Durianrider (founder of 30Bananas a Day) has said - beans and rice are the dates and bananas of cooked food - meaning that they are a healthy staple with a great calorie to nutrition profile. And as McDougall has states in his book a high starch diet will satisfy WHILE providing nutritents that other diets lack. Of course to call this a diet is misleading - this, and other (healthy) vegan options is a lifestyle that is meant for the long haul. Healthy weight is the by-product of healthy choices and long term means a lifetime commitment to these choices. Our weight, our health and our enviorment will all reflect the choices we cosistently make. They all ready do. So if you or someone you care about is looking for an enjoyable, tasty, healthy (vegan) option, look no further then The Starch Solution. It's laid out in concise language fully explaining not only the how of this lifestyle but the why as well - which is important because without this knowledge it is easy to make the lesser choices that lead to ill health, enviormental damage and the mistreatment of animals. And although the facts the Dr. McDougall presents are often strongly worded he never ceases in his friendly, sincere presentation. And on a final note - the menu and recipes offered by his wife may be worth the price of the book alone. Dr. McDougall offers new hope and new beginnings to those who choose health, wellness and fitness. I hope you all choose wisely (and kindly) my friends.
Peace,
Eric
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