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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
Very interesting book, challenging some of the common assumptions and medical advice. However, clearly wrong-headed on a couple of points. First, one is supposed to not eat fruit because we are designed, as humans, to eat it seasonally. But, the same logic does not apply to vegetables? Doesn't make sense. Second, the book rightly points out that loss of muscle mass as we age is damaging, but then goes on to say that you need very little protein in your diet and advocates for severe calorie restriction. These two points are in conflict. All that said, I had some good takeaways and found a couple of practical arrows to add to my health quiver.
If you're not familiar with your gut bacteria then after reading this you will be.
The author seems credible. I am going to implement many of the suggestions. But the book could really use some stronger editing. I'd prefer to have the science concentrated in one area, and the recommendations in another section. Instead, the science is sprinkled throughout, so it feels like the author it constantly trying to persuade an already persuaded reader. I felt impatient. I had already decided to trust the author, I didn't need to be re-convinced over and over.
Dr. Gundry provides a bit more science in this book. If you've read his Plant Paradox and listen to Rhonda Patrick and Peter Attia, you're probably familiar with most of the content. Gundry presents his message in a very accessible fashion. You may or may not be so taken with the content.
Very much worth reading if you're interested in getting an informed opinion on a healthier lifestyle, particularly regarding how eating choices may affect you, and what some good alternative eating choices may be.
Very much worth reading if you're interested in getting an informed opinion on a healthier lifestyle, particularly regarding how eating choices may affect you, and what some good alternative eating choices may be.
This book reminds me a lot of The Fat Flush Plan. It’s like something I could point to when I was anorexic to prove that fasting & calorie restriction & insane food rules are “healthy.” That being said, it has lots of good advice if you don’t take it to that unhealthy extreme. I’m not qualified to review the science claims, but a lot of what he said I’ve heard elsewhere in the course of nutrition reading.