Book description
Pick up that bread! This doctor-approved method lets you keep the carbs and lose the pounds!
"The Starch Solution is one of the most important books ever written on healthy eating."-John P. Mackey, co-CEO and director of Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Fear of the almighty carb has taken over…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Starch Solution as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Let Dr. John McDougall open your eyes about how badly most of us have been misled on the subject of nutrition, and how simple, powerful, and effective the truth can be. You have to love how the book provides plenty of stories of individuals transformed and restored to health on the starch-based diet, and how it provides recipes (by Mary McDougall) and eating plans to get the reader started on a path to optimal health.
From Glen's list on The best books on healthy cooking, eating, and lifestyle.
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