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Liz Reitzig
Lauren Snyder Grosz
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Janet Stuck, ND, CNC, MH, CNHP, CWE, LE
John Chisholm
Dr. Richard Walicki
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Margie King
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I recently had the pleasure of reading The Liberation Diet – it is an excellent book, written in a refreshing style, but beware, it’s not for the feint of heart! Read this book only if you are seeking the truth about what kind of diet is best for you, especially in this era of processed, manufactured, and not-real food.
Many years ago I adopted the Atkins diet. Prior to adopting that regimen, I was putting on weight and found that eating pasta-based dishes simply were not satisfying my hunger. Within a matter of months (coupled with an exercise routine), I lost 35 pounds and felt totally nourished and fulfilled. And despite the success of that original program (and my own adaptation of that diet that worked for me), I never really knew why it worked, or why it was OK to eat this way – until I read The Liberation Diet.
I must confess that even though I had adopted a diet that conformed in large part to the one that is recommended, and well documented, in this book, I wondered about the impact all that “fat” was having in my diet, not to mention my arteries. My cholesterol levels remained normal, but the concern was always there. One of the great strengths of this book is learning the truth about the “science” behind the U.S. dietary policy.
In many respects, it is based on flawed research, given that the original conclusions by Ancel Keys at the USDA were based on the diets of seven countries that confirmed his thesis that “fat caused cardiac disease” and completely ignored the diets of 15 other countries that completely disproved his thesis. This book then goes on to explain the impact this mis-interpretation of the data had and it’s subsequent influence on dietary rules and regulations. It is a bit humbling to learn that our phobia about fat is based on totally flawed research. The changes in our diet for just this one factor, alone, have had an enormous negative impact on the health and welfare of American citizens.
This is but one brief chapter in a book that sheds refreshing candor about all aspects of diet, including, the role of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, food additives, the role of exercise, and so on. It presents compelling facts and information that will, at first, confound you and then upon reflection, you will realize the profound distortions that have occurred in our diet in the last 100 years. It is vital that we have this broader historical perspective and The Liberation Diet is an excellent source for a straightforward and informative approach to improving your diet and providing a foundation for a better and more fulfilling life.
