The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good! By John McDougall, M.D., and Mary McDougall

The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good!

By John McDougall, M.D., and Mary McDougall

In The Starch Solution, Dr. John McDougall and Mary McDougall present a dietary approach that emphasizes the consumption of starch-rich foods—such as potatoes, rice, and corn—as the foundation of a healthy diet. Challenging common misconceptions about carbohydrates, the authors argue that these foods can promote weight loss, enhance well-being, and prevent a range of chronic diseases.

The book provides practical guidance, including a 7-Day Sure-Start Plan, weekly menu planners, and nearly 100 plant-based recipes for all meals of the day. Dishes like Pumpkin-Walnut Muffins, Sloppy Lentil Joes, and Peach-Oatmeal Crisp are designed to be both satisfying and nutritious, making it easier for readers to adopt and maintain this lifestyle.

The Starch Solution offers an evidence-based perspective on nutrition, aiming to dispel dietary myths and empower individuals to make informed food choices for long-term health benefits.

Note: This edition was published by Rodale Books in 2013 and contains 368 pages.

For those interested in exploring a plant-based diet centered around whole foods, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for achieving health and weight management goals.