Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You--And Your Waistline--And Drop the Weight for Good
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By: Steven R. Dr Gundry
Format: Hardcover
From: Crown
Pub. Date: February 2008
From: Crown
Pub. Date: February 2008
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2008-03-11
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 304
Ean: 9780307352118
Isbn: 0307352110
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2008-03-11
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 304
Ean: 9780307352118
Isbn: 0307352110
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
YOUR GENES ARE TRYING TO KILL YOU– AND YOU’RE EATING IT UP!
Does losing weight and staying healthy feel like a battle? Well, it’s really a war. Your enemies are your own genes, backed by millions of years of evolution, and the only way to win is to outsmart them.
Dr. Steven Gundry explains what your body is “thinking” and tells you why, surprisingly, your genes actually “want” you to be fat–even sick. Eating many so-called healthy foods gives your body the wrong messages and may activate what Dr. Gundry calls “killer genes,” whose purpose is to get rid of you. Now, with his revolutionary ideas, which enabled him to easily lose 70 pounds, you can reprogram your body for the health, life, looks, and longevity you desire! And this is a diet that works equally well for women and men, no matter what their age.
Transform yourself with this three-phase plan:
• The Teardown Phase will train your body to stop storing fat and curb your appetite, which enables you to lose weight while turning off “killer genes.”
• The Restoration Phase gives your genes the resources to make you healthy and strong.
• The Longevity Phase will allow you to enjoy your new, slim, vibrant body for a good, long time by making your genes protect you from aging.
This entirely new way of looking at eating, weight loss, and the aging process teaches you how to manipulate your body’s programming, learn to deactivate “killer genes,” and keep disease and aging at bay.
Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution shares the health secrets other doctors won’t tell you:
• Why plants are “good” for you because they’re “bad” for you and meat is “bad” because it’s “good” for you
• Why plateauing on this diet is actually a sign that you’re on the right track
• How to choose micronutrient-rich, “calorie scant” foods instead of just “low calorie” foods
• Why artificial sweeteners have the same effects as sugar on your health and your waistline
• Why taking antacids, statins, and drugs for high blood pressure and arthritis only mask health issues instead of addressing them
• Why thinning hair and skin tags are two signals that your genes are trying to kill you
Along with the meal planner, 70 delicious recipes, and inspirational stories, Dr. Gundry’s easy-to-memorize tips will keep you healthy and on course:
• If it’s “beige” or “white,” keep it out of sight.
• If you eat dark “green,” you will become lean.
• If you eat fake fats, you’ll get heart attacks.
Does losing weight and staying healthy feel like a battle? Well, it’s really a war. Your enemies are your own genes, backed by millions of years of evolution, and the only way to win is to outsmart them.
Dr. Steven Gundry explains what your body is “thinking” and tells you why, surprisingly, your genes actually “want” you to be fat–even sick. Eating many so-called healthy foods gives your body the wrong messages and may activate what Dr. Gundry calls “killer genes,” whose purpose is to get rid of you. Now, with his revolutionary ideas, which enabled him to easily lose 70 pounds, you can reprogram your body for the health, life, looks, and longevity you desire! And this is a diet that works equally well for women and men, no matter what their age.
Transform yourself with this three-phase plan:
• The Teardown Phase will train your body to stop storing fat and curb your appetite, which enables you to lose weight while turning off “killer genes.”
• The Restoration Phase gives your genes the resources to make you healthy and strong.
• The Longevity Phase will allow you to enjoy your new, slim, vibrant body for a good, long time by making your genes protect you from aging.
This entirely new way of looking at eating, weight loss, and the aging process teaches you how to manipulate your body’s programming, learn to deactivate “killer genes,” and keep disease and aging at bay.
Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution shares the health secrets other doctors won’t tell you:
• Why plants are “good” for you because they’re “bad” for you and meat is “bad” because it’s “good” for you
• Why plateauing on this diet is actually a sign that you’re on the right track
• How to choose micronutrient-rich, “calorie scant” foods instead of just “low calorie” foods
• Why artificial sweeteners have the same effects as sugar on your health and your waistline
• Why taking antacids, statins, and drugs for high blood pressure and arthritis only mask health issues instead of addressing them
• Why thinning hair and skin tags are two signals that your genes are trying to kill you
Along with the meal planner, 70 delicious recipes, and inspirational stories, Dr. Gundry’s easy-to-memorize tips will keep you healthy and on course:
• If it’s “beige” or “white,” keep it out of sight.
• If you eat dark “green,” you will become lean.
• If you eat fake fats, you’ll get heart attacks.
USER REVIEWS
"While I think his book is fascinating, I was very disappointed to find that the website he keeps referring readers to has nothing on it. "
~ Written on 2008-08-23
~ Written on 2008-08-23
"I bought this book after hearing Dr. Gundry being interviewed on KFI radio in Los Angeles. I let it sit for awhile, then my wife picked it up, read it, and got me interested. With her help I implemented the diet and I've lost ~30 lbs (271 -> 242) in 12 weeks so far. My goal is to reach 220 by November (I'm 6'3") and it looks like I'll easily exceed that by the time November roles around. My blood pressure has gone from ~122/83 to ~109/67. I've also noticed that a lot of little daily pains I had been dealing with have gone away and I can now keep up with my 2 year old son.
I will add that after losing the first 10 lbs or so I was encouraged by the results to do moderate exercise in the form of walking on the treadmill about 3 times/week. Dr. Gundry does recommend moderate cardio in the form of walking and strength training. I've only been able to do the walking because the hotel I've been staying at for the past 6 months only has treadmills, although I've also done occasional push-ups.
My fear before starting was that I'd be constantly hungry on any diet, but while following this I'm never hungry. Dr. Gundry's plan is not completely unique as there are a lot of similar diets espoused by other doctors; some all meat; others all vegan. However, I feel that his strikes a good balance between eating meat and veggies.
The idea behind the diet is to evolve your diet back to how our ancestors ate before processed foods. This is accomplished in 3 phases. There's a heavy emphasis on eating lots of green nutrient rich veggies. You also eat protein in the form of steaks, fish and chicken and he recommends supplements such as a good multi-vitamin. As you progress through the phases, you lessen the amount of meat and increase the veggies. I'm still in phase 1 where you lose weight until you reach your target.
I highly recommend this book and diet, especially for guys because you don't get hungry and it's very simple to follow. No counting points or writing things down like in Weight Watchers (which my wife does and has had great success with). No counting calories. "
~ Written on 2008-08-17
I will add that after losing the first 10 lbs or so I was encouraged by the results to do moderate exercise in the form of walking on the treadmill about 3 times/week. Dr. Gundry does recommend moderate cardio in the form of walking and strength training. I've only been able to do the walking because the hotel I've been staying at for the past 6 months only has treadmills, although I've also done occasional push-ups.
My fear before starting was that I'd be constantly hungry on any diet, but while following this I'm never hungry. Dr. Gundry's plan is not completely unique as there are a lot of similar diets espoused by other doctors; some all meat; others all vegan. However, I feel that his strikes a good balance between eating meat and veggies.
The idea behind the diet is to evolve your diet back to how our ancestors ate before processed foods. This is accomplished in 3 phases. There's a heavy emphasis on eating lots of green nutrient rich veggies. You also eat protein in the form of steaks, fish and chicken and he recommends supplements such as a good multi-vitamin. As you progress through the phases, you lessen the amount of meat and increase the veggies. I'm still in phase 1 where you lose weight until you reach your target.
I highly recommend this book and diet, especially for guys because you don't get hungry and it's very simple to follow. No counting points or writing things down like in Weight Watchers (which my wife does and has had great success with). No counting calories. "
~ Written on 2008-08-17
"I have been on this diet for about a month. I have lost 12 pounds. I am not starving like I used to be when I was eating what I wanted. I have not had blood sugar swings. I did have a head ache for about the first week, but I feel better now than ever. My joints do not hurt as much. I have no gastrointestinal distress, and my thin hair is getting thicker. I can see the new hairs growing. It is easy to follow, nothing to count. Try it!"
~ Written on 2008-08-13
~ Written on 2008-08-13
"This is a fantastic book! I have purchased 5 so far and given them to people who see such a difference in me! I am down 29 pounds in about 3 months. I lost a pound a day on phase 1. After that first 2 weeks I am loosing about 2-3 pounds per week.I have lost 3 sizes. My blood pressure has dropped and my energy level is great. I am never hungry. I do follow the diet exactly and have not added any grain and very limited fruit. It just makes sense to eat what makes you feel better. This is a new way of life for me. Thank you Dr. Gundry!"
~ Written on 2008-08-09
~ Written on 2008-08-09
"60 days today and 23 pounds later June 1st to August 1st 220 to 197.4 pounds this morning. "Thank you Dr Gundry", I have purchased and given away 20 books so far and buying 10 more this weekend for friends, family and employees.
Very simple to follow, very compelling evidence of how poor nutrition feeds otherwise healthy sleeping genes. Dr. Gundry paints a picture in a way that on nearly every page you read it there is an aha moment! I have read the book three times just to nail down the principles of the book, each time I read it I think more people I am going to share the book with, if they don't read it at least I can say I tried. My skin tone and smoothness has changed dramatically. Amazing we just do not think about or realize the sugar based foods we eat every day. Rather we did but ignored it becasue it taste so good. Now I know why!
If you are on any kind of health help prescribed medication especially cholesterol or high blood pressure this could be the cheapest prescription you could ever invest in!
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~ Written on 2008-08-01
Very simple to follow, very compelling evidence of how poor nutrition feeds otherwise healthy sleeping genes. Dr. Gundry paints a picture in a way that on nearly every page you read it there is an aha moment! I have read the book three times just to nail down the principles of the book, each time I read it I think more people I am going to share the book with, if they don't read it at least I can say I tried. My skin tone and smoothness has changed dramatically. Amazing we just do not think about or realize the sugar based foods we eat every day. Rather we did but ignored it becasue it taste so good. Now I know why!
If you are on any kind of health help prescribed medication especially cholesterol or high blood pressure this could be the cheapest prescription you could ever invest in!
"
~ Written on 2008-08-01