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Summary: Yikes!
Review: I think some people like this book because it tells them what they want to hear. People who are watching what they eat and not losing weight jump at the chance to eat steak at every meal. But switching to a high-fat diet is not healthy for anyone. Hundreds of studies have proven that. The diet recommended for me by this book practically guarantees either heart disease or cancer according to all leading authorities on nutrition. An interesting concept, but for pure entertainment only.
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Summary: Wolcott is the only one who's got it right
Review: As someone who has studied many approaches to health, diet and physical fitness, I think that Bill Wolcott is the only one who has a framework that makes sense and works. I have recently begun his program, and find that when I adhere to it, I lose weight and feel much better. Probably the most dramatic difference is when I have protein for breakfast, with a small amount of carbohydrate (appropriate for my type), I find that I feel so much better in the morning -- actually much calmer and more effective at the office. Although I would like to be a vegetarian, I always found that diet not to be effective for me -- I would feel weak, sleepy and not lose weight. Wolcott & Fahey are extremely articulate in explaining how diet and nutrition works, and why diets must be customized. He explains why in an era of so much low fat food, we Americans are more obese than ever. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to feel better or lose weight.
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Summary: Wolcott is the only one who's got it right
Review: As someone who has studied many approaches to health, diet and physical fitness, I think that Bill Wolcott is the only one who has an approach that makes sense and works. I have recently begun his program, and find that when I adhere to it, I lose weight and feel much better. Probably the most dramatic difference is when I have protein for breakfast, with a small amount of carbohydrate (appropriate for my type), I find that I feel so much better in the morning -- actually much calmer and more effective at the office. Although I would like to be a vegetarian, I always found that diet not to be effective for me -- I would feel weak, sleepy and not lose weight. Wolcott & Fahey are extremely articulate in explaining how diet and nutrition works, and why diets must be customized. He explains why in an era of so much low fat food, we Americans are more obese than ever. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to feel better or lose weight.
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Summary: A Must For Anyone Wanting To Achieve Optimal Health
Review: I just finished reading the book, and as far as I'm concerned it's worth every penny. It really helps make sense of all the conflicting dietary theories on the market today. It's a simple, direct guide on how to take steps to achieve optimum weight and health. The theme throughout the book is to stay focused on your body's own unique needs. It explains that we are all genetically unique in the way we process our foods and utilize nutrients, and describes why a diet that may work well for one person may have a very negative effect on someone else. The book has a variety of self-tests for determining one's Metabolic Type, and provides the corresponding diets in detail: the Protein Type, Carbo Type, or Mixed type diets. Thus there isn't any guessing as to what you should eat. Now that I am eating according to my Metabolic Type I feel more energized and less hungry. I particularly like the fact that the book is based on solid scientific research that has been around for a long time. It doesn't come across as a lightweight, trendy, pop science.
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Summary: MISSES THE MARK
Review: As a fitness enthusiast for 20 years I devour every book I can. This book was ok at best. Since I've never met Walcott or Fahey I don't know their motivation. When I read Andrew Weil I understand where he is coming from, not because I know him personally but because he makes his motivation obvious through his many excellent books. Please remember that sound nutrition is the basis of good health. The Metabolic Diet is a poor excuse for quality nutritional information. Its redeeming quality is the food choices are better than the typical American diet.
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Summary: Excellent presentation of a new approach to building health
Review: After years of struggling with chronic fatigue I was fortunate enough to find my way to this metabolic typing program. It has changed my life. Once the concepts and philosophy sink in, it is amazing to think that the entire medical establishment is built around the idea that a drug can be found to fix every symptom. Look around you - is this working? This book addresses the root cause of ill-health. YOUR body itself holds the key to true health. Cut out the junk and start giving YOUR body what it needs, and the results will amaze you. Thank you William Wolcott and Trish Fahey for having the courage to speak out against the conventional approach to nutrition and health.
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Summary: NOT VERY GOOD
Review: I bought this book because it was recommended by Amazon.com. Very poor. Confusing and full of pseudo science. I liked their recommendation of You Don't Have To Be Thin To Win. Good common sense book.
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Summary: Compellingly Clear and Scientifically Accurate
Review: There is a dizzying array of diet books, dietary crazes and nutritional concepts competing with each other out there. Experts hawk their own customized versions of universal-diet ideas, primarily to turn a profit. After reading this book, however, I feel that many of the so-called experts ought to be ashamed of themselves for not doing their historical research as thoroughly as Wolcott and Fahey did.This amazing book cuts through all the hype, all the oversimplified theories, and frankly, all the nonsense. Its many conclusions make perfect sense. I have to wonder why no one realized all of this until now? Perhaps it was kept rather obscure because it may have been seen as a threat to the status quo. It makes other universal diet concepts look like Model-T Fords next to a modern-day Ferrari. Frankly, I'll take the Ferrari. This book is so revealing, it is probably going to burn some onions out there. But then so many of the great truth-tellers throughout history were scorned by the authorities. Like the old-time astronomer who announced that the world was round and created quite a tizzy among the church and civil officials. If you dare to read any part of this book-- especially the first couple of chapters--you will simply not be able to put it down. Except maybe to grab a bite of some highly nutritious food that your ancestral genes have been craving for a very long time.
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Summary: Calories Don't Count ?
Review: I eagerly bought Walcotts book based on the title and concept and I now believe its true, "you can't judge a book by its cover".The content was amazingly VOID OF THE BASIC LAWS OF NUTRITION. Theories abound in the nutrition field and this is another I would recommend you stay away from. CALORIES DO COUNT! No matter what food combinations you eat, if you eat to much you will get fat! There is no getting around this basic fact.I give the book 2 stars because of effort only, its alot of work to put together such a detailed theory.Try Larry Norths diet program if you want to be thin.
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Summary: Lacking Kowledge of Basic Nutrition
Review: Interesting concept-- but author lacks any nutritional credentials or the basic concepts of how food works in the body. Calories do matter! Ratios of fat, protein and carbs are not magic and offer no protection from obesity. If you want to weigh less, reduce calories and exercise. Its that simple! Richard Simmons can help more than this book, at least he is fun!
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