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The Healthiest Diet on the Planet

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McDougall John

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278pagine
10 ore di lettura

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The bestselling author and renowned physician presents an appealing health solution: enjoy the foods you love to lose weight and improve your health. Traditionally, we’ve been advised to focus on meat, poultry, and fish while avoiding carbohydrates, especially starchy foods. However, this perspective may be misguided. High-calorie animal fats and proteins often lead to hunger and overeating, contributing to various health issues such as indigestion, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In contrast, complex carbohydrates like whole grains, legumes, and tubers provide essential nutrients that satisfy hunger and combat illness. Dr. John McDougall, a leading nutrition expert featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives, notes that Americans consume only about forty percent of their calories from carbohydrates. This guide encourages us to reclaim our health by embracing nutritious starches, vegetables, and fruits. McDougall challenges the misleading narratives of high-fat fad diets and offers a straightforward approach to eating that promotes disease prevention, enhances physical fitness, and supports environmental sustainability. With easy-to-follow recipes for dishes like buckwheat pancakes, baked potato skins, and dairy-free lasagna, this resource aims to transform your understanding of health and nutrition, helping you look and feel your best.