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

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.

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©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)

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.

Everyone should read this book!!!!

If everyone read this book, the world would be a berter place! If only everyone knew........

Go Carbosis Go

A real eye opener Mcdougall has really enhanced my vegan diet to its optimal level energy and sport performance through the roof

Concretely informed

Eagerly learned a wealth of information. Answered frequently asked questions regarding vegan lifestyle. Thankful for this book.

Great Book!

I am excited to make a change in my health and to follow the author’s advice. I did some research on this book beforehand and there seems to be a lot of people who praise this book. Tons and tons of great reviews on this author and book are all over the internet and YouTube.
I will say this is one of my top favorite books and I’ve learned a lot. It is very enjoyable to listen to and it provides fascinating facts.
Thank you Dr. McDougall, you make me want to purchase more of your books!

Great information

Great information and can be life changing for ill people who follow it. The only problem I have is he mentions products he used to own and for skeptics they may use that as an excuse to invalidate the whole plan. I was disappointed to hear him mention that. I first read the information in 1986 so it’s been around a long time and it’s great information.

Freedom

Before I read the book I had noticed that I felt more satisfied with ingesting starches, but I felt guilty and thought that they would make my blood sugars skyrocket and I would get fat. Ready to walk on this path!

a new way of thinking nutrition

what an insight, to a whole new diet. since I've been listening to this I followed the plan and I have lost weight and felt plenty better! I work overnights for the past 9 years and my diet had always been crazy, eating at any hour, of course limiting myself to the right proportions. regardless I just kept gaining. but this has been a resolution of sorts...

Questions old school of thought about nutrition

I can appreciate this from a healthcare provider and educator's perspective. many of the claims he makes are going to Rattle you. But he does an excellent job of backing it up with evidence-based articles. My family just went plant-based about 3 weeks ago and this has allowed me to settle more in my decision! By the way we are feeling amazing.

The Bible for anyone interested in getting healthy

Dr McDougall is a pillar of truth and wisdom. In the finest book of his career, he outlines in detail the core principles he has learned in his 50 years of practicing medicine, namely how to heal people with a healthy diet. If you want to get slim and healthy for good, and visit your physician only on very rare occasions, this is the book for you.
Narration was OK, not bad or very impressive, I'd say it was adequate. Nonetheless, I highly recommend that you either listen to the audio book or buy the Kindle version or print version, as long as you read this. It could change your life and improve it dramatically, like it has for thousands of other people.