• The Starch Solution

  • Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good!
  • By: John McDougall, Mary McDougall
  • Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
  • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,548 ratings)

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The Starch Solution

By: John McDougall, Mary McDougall
Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
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Publisher's summary

From Atkins to Dukan, fear of the almighty carb has taken over the diet industry for the past few decades - even the mere mention of a starch-heavy food is enough to trigger an avalanche of shame and longing. But the truth is, carbs are not the enemy. Now, best-selling author John A. McDougall, MD, and his kitchen-savvy wife, Mary, prove that a starch-rich diet can actually help us lose weight, prevent a variety of ills, and even cure common diseases. By fueling the body primarily with carbohydrates rather than proteins and fats, listeners will feel satisfied, boost energy, and look and feel their best.

Including a 7-day sure-start plan, helpful weekly menu planner, and nearly 100 delicious, affordable recipes, The Starch Solution is a groundbreaking program that will help listeners shed pounds, improve their health, save money, and change their lives.

©2012 John A. McDougall (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The book's solid scientific information and feasible regimen make the McDougall case for starches quite persuasive and promising." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Great For Vegetarians Looking to Improve Health

I know a LOT of my fellow vegetarians who live on really unhealthy food and i also know a lot who have lost a lot of weight and improved their health by following Dr McDougall. I have already corrected a lot of health problems and lost some weight but I'm hoping to lose more weight and make this lifestyle more sustainable and satisfying.
The recipes are really good! My kids love the pancakes and desserts and I just love eating all the potatoes i like!
If you want to get off insulin, blood pressure drugs, reduce pain from arthritis, alleviate autoimmune disorders, have tons of energy and alleviate gut issues, this is worth a try.

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Awesome book

Awesome book, I've lost over 50 pounds in 5 months. I highly recommend this book. Was on blood pressure meds for 22 yrs. I was drug free in month 3.

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This is the BEST and Most Effective Plan for Me!!

In the past, I have tried many things to lose weight. However, this is by far, the best plan I have ever followed. Plus, I believe in the plant based diet, because it is the original diet for mankind (Gen. 1:29 & Gen. 2:8,9,15,16) AND it has turned my health around in many ways. With this lifestyle, I immediately experienced weight loss, a drop in my blood pressure, and NO hunger! I am so glad that I can enjoy my starchy foods while losing weight and supporting good health.

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A MUST READ BOOK!

So much information. Great insight. I couldn't stop listening. Rethinking how my diet affects the planet! And here I had bought this looking for a weight loss solution. Thanks Dr. McDougall!

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What an incredible book! Thanks Dr McDougall!

I've been a lacto-ovo vegetarian since 2005. And yes, I changed because I value animals' lives as much as I do mine. But when I noticed recently how changing my diet to a more plant-based diet also made a significant difference in my health and the environment, I was in. I ask myself if I can do better, and the answer is always a resounding yes.
My carnivore hubby has even adapted his food choices as he looked into this book. He's in the medical profession and now he's feeling the benefits of a more plant-based lifestyle as well. I notice I sleep better, feel lighter when I wake up with more energy, my grocery list is less expensive, I can eat all I want, and I have lost a few pounds! What's not to like?! The story, the science and nutritional facts and testimonies make it even better. I have listened to this book already once in one week when I take my walks or when I'm at the gym. I look forward to listening to it again. I have also downloaded the Dr McDougall food app and I'm excited to try all the recipes. I have tried a few already and they are great! I love the dressings and sauces.

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Good book

I liked this book and it had a lot of information but it's was lacking something for me. There are a lot of sources in this book that he uses including scientific research but, there a lot of conclusions drawn between certain causal relationships that were not backed with scientific evidence. He would talk about confounding variables for pro-animal product studies, but then draw conclusions that disregarded possible variables from other studies.

My food bible for years has been It Starts With Food and I found this book similar. It was surprising to me how similar the two philosophies are.

Did it work? yes I tried the starch solution plan over the last week and have lost 5 lb so I guess it works. It was also rediculously easy to follow. I had no cravings and my body easily adjusted. My grocery bill was also rediculously small. I'm talking $25 for a whole week in Los Angeles. I can see myself continuing for the foreseeable future.

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Read this and Proteinaholic

I've read this a few times and every time learned something new. Read/listen to this and the book Proteinaholic (also on audible).

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A plan that works!!!

At first McDougall’s plan seems totally counter intuitive. But stick with the book. His argument is compelling and eventually sounds logical. I started his “diet” when I started the audiobook (yes, I cheated and looked at the last chapter first). In just the 5 days it took me to get through the book I lost 4 pounds AND my chronic heartburn!! I’m 65 and know that I have finally found a real longevity program. More benefits ahead!

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Life changing, life affirming

This book could have been titled The Simple Starch Solution because Dr McDougall really does make it simple to understand and easy to follow how to bring health and heading to the table every day.

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Outstanding .Terrifically informative! Life saving

The information in this book will bring my back to health and my life back back to thriving!

I highly recommend this book to everyone.
I thought I new what healthy food was. This book clears a lot of misconceptions.







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