The Healthiest Diet on the Planet: Why the Foods You Love-Pizza, Pancakes, Potatoes, Pasta, and More-Are the Solution to Preventing Disease and Looking and Feeling Your Best

John McDougall · Mary McDougall

Oct 2017 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne

About this audiobook

High in calories and cholesterol, animal fats and proteins too often leave you hungry and lead to overeating and weight gain. They are often the root causes of a host of avoidable health problems-from indigestion, ulcers, and constipation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates like whole grains, legumes, tubers, and other starches provide your body with essential proteins and nutrients that satisfy the appetite while simultaneously fighting illness. But Americans eat far too few calories from carbohydrates-only about forty percent, according to Dr. John McDougall, internationally renowned expert on nutrition and health, featured on the documentary Forks Over Knives. In this book, McDougall takes on the propaganda machines pushing dangerous, high-fat fad diets and cuts through the smoke and mirrors of the diet industry. He offers a clear, proven guide to what we should and shouldn't eat to prevent disease, slow the aging process, improve our physical fitness, be kind to the environment, and be our most attractive selves. Featuring mouth-watering, easy-to-follow recipes, The Healthiest Diet on the Planet will help you look great, feel better, and forever change the way you think about health and nutrition.

Ratings and reviews

Thank you Dr. McDougal, Forks Over Knives is the best move I've ever made for my overall wellbeing. Stable weight. More energy. Less arthritic pain and a sense of just being better overall. Don't discount its ability to make your life more balanced, more enjoyable. After only 3 months all the great changes I'm experiencing, I would reccomend it to anyone who wants to be and 'Feel' healthier. Oh by the way I'm 67 years young !!

Fantastic! I love Dr. McDougall's research-based advice. He has helped many thousands achieve health and optimum weight. Love this book!

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About the author

John A. McDougall, MD, has coauthored many bestselling books with his wife, Mary, and is featured in the documentary and book Forks Over Knives. He cares for patients and teaches medical doctors and students at the McDougall Live-In Program in Santa Rosa, California.

Mary McDougall has coauthored many bestselling books with her husband, John, including The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook.

Stephen R. Thorne is a professional actor and a member of the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island. He has played Hamlet, Henry V, and Tom Joad, among many other roles. Stephen has narrated over fifty audiobooks.