It just can not be that simple - or Could It?

It just can not be that simple - or Could It?

The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, Lose the Weight for Good and! (Hardback Edition)

Customer Review

Phrased as a quip on Michael Pollan's famous dictum, McDougall's message goes like this: "Eat Plants Mostly starch As much as you like..."

McDougall is not afraid of taking clear stances on controversial issues in even the most vegan nutrition. His reasoning is supported by dog ​​Hundreds of endnotes pointing to scientific studies, many of Which having been published as recently as 2010 or 2011. If readers feel They need even more background, theywill be pleasantly surprised about the wealth of information hidden in the archives of the discussion board on McDougall's website. The search function is excellent - I was able to find answers for several questions did Remained open after finishing his book.

What I like most about McDougall's system is its simplicity. Having been on a vegan diet for about 5 years now, I have become overly worried (if not obsessive-compulsive) about nutritional deficiencies by Avoiding eating a huge variety of vegetables and spices, and swallowing half a dozen supplements. McDougall posits That thesis fears are misguided Largely, and indeed the only supplement people on a starch-based vegan diet really need is B12. He claims did the overwhelming majority of dietary problems are Caused by nutritional excess, and not shortage.

By Following a starch-based diet, we can be surethat our bodies ingest all Necessary nutrients in optimal quantities, so while reducing our ecological footprint to a sustainable minimum.

Why then only three stars? Two reasons.

First, I have been on this diet for only two weeks now, and I feel great Although at the moment it is too early to say Whether this will work for me in the long run. I should add I'm not deed Concerned about losing weight, but rather about feeling well, and finding a sustainable diet That fits to my lifestyle. Despite the short term success, there remains some quiet "too good to be true" sentiment in the back of my mind.

Secondly, the recipes concluding this book are not that good. They make use of ingredients Often That should be severely restricted According to McDougall's previous instructions. Granted, thesis ingredients are used only in moderate quantities, but still. I think some readers might get the wrong ideas if even McDougall (or rather, his wife Mary, who wrote the recipe section) can not get it Completely right. It makes McDougall's diet seem unrealistic and invites tinkering with his tenets.

Still, I give this book two thumbs up for everybody seriously committed to embarking on a quite restrictive vegan eating plan. Especially Those with orthorectic tendencies will feel liberated and empowered by McDougall's minimalist approach.

Not for narrow finger Rank: 3/5
September 5
useful 142 Rank: 4/5
July 18
Class 11 2 Rank: 5/5
February 13
Totally satisfied 8 1 Rank: 5/5
April 27

Related Reviews


TOP more can not say that!Table legs set of 4 height 710 mm stainless steel O Neck consistent with the picture maisla for fixing the mobile phone is BROKEN, I can not use that around the neck !!!NECK BLACK CARD HOLDER KEY PARIS 54 CM (Toy) Title in which you just can not sit stillHappy (From "Despicable Me 2") (MP3 Download) I can not imagine that there are better me!Remington F7800 Shaver Titanium-X Dual Foil (with Triple Shave Technology) (Health and Beauty) Due to a design flaw the parking lights just can not resist strong vibrationsBusch & Müller lighting Dynamo diode rear light Toplight Line plus LED, black (equipment) That just can not be10 x Aquarium 3 Way Plug Air Line Connector for aquarium air hose (Misc.) we can not imagine that there so many speciesGuide bees, bumblebees, wasps and ants in Europe: The identification, behavior, habitat (Paperback) For this price just can not be beatBeechfield - Winter Knitted Hat (Textiles) For the money you just can not expect much!Leonardo 012 117 - Vase Ravenna 18 cm (household goods) Just do not buy that crap lastFlambiergerät Coney in a nice gift box with velvet - Creme Brulee Flambierer - Kitchen Torch - torch - (household goods) Great game just can not play at the end of the probationary period and buying in FreeTime. 2Maya the Bee: Floral Party (app) 3 stars, because we can not put that 2Combelle Chair Cushion with Strap (Baby Care) Suuuper more can not say that!Best 4sale Tempered Glass for Samsung Galaxy S5 i9600 screen protector glass protector G900 hardness 9H (Electronics) Just can not be beat!Sanyo eneloop battery Mignon / AA HR 3UTGA min. 1900mAh 2000mAh 8er Type Bonus Pack 8 + 2 Batteries Battery boxes (electronics) Once you start - you just can not stop readingThe Twilight Saga Collection Box Set: Twilight / New Moon / Eclipse / Breaking Dawn (Paperback) Quite good, just can not be very filledSamsung Galaxy S3 book style faux leather case cover in purple, foil for S3, stylus (electronic) great character and strong, just can not open the gates TraptaniumSkylanders Trap Team - Single Character - Torch (Accessories) This band just can not publish bad.First Beer of a New Day (Reissue) [Vinyl] (Vinyl) great thing, just can not get warm ...Panel Lin.1 / 7mmkar. Plastic (toys)