The book reads like a magazine. It’s full of interesting details, bullet points and big glossy pictures. Half the book is actually recipes. I devoured the book. By the end of my train ride I’d gotten about half through the text and by 9PM I’d finished it.
In short, it describes almost exactly the type of eating and food plan I want to pursue. I’m a little iffy about the “bee pollen” and “whey extract” part of it.. and a little iffy as well about striving for six meals a day.. but overall I like what it has to say.
The main points:
•Eating a mini-meal every two to three hours (5 to 6 small meals per day total) to keep blood sugar level and prevent hunger
•Combining lean proteins and complex carbs at every meal
•Avoiding all over-processed and refined foods (especially sugar, white rice, and white flour)
•Avoiding saturated and trans fat, instead consuming healthy fats
•Avoiding soda and other sugary juices and drinks
•Avoiding high-calorie, zero nutrient foods (i.e., junk food)
•Eating proper portion sizes
•Drinking at least 8 cups of water every day
It also recommends you pack a cooler to hold your food for the day.
I’m currently trying it out so I can’t really say how well it works.. but it -sounds- good.
I recommend the book. It’s a very quick read that at the very least it gives a good overview of non-voodoo dieting. At best it’s the beginning of a whole new lifestyle.