Review: Stop Starving and Start Living
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2013
Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. A few simple habit changes can make the difference. We just need to follow some basic guidelines, and be selective with the foods we eat. But you don't need to completely deprive yourself from eating unhealthy foods, like fast food, as long as you do it every once in a while.This book contains simple things to implement in your life to make sustainable changes over the long term. The author explains precisely what type of food you should avoid and which food groups should be the foundation of your diet.The suggested diet contains many elements of the Mediterranean diet, some of the Japanese diet and some of the Paleo diet as well. This is a weight-loss plan based on wholesome and balanced meals, including a good percentage of vegetables, fruit, dried fruit, sea food and proteins. I think this is the best solution to keep a balanced and healthy diet.Sugar, wheat and highly processed foods, are the worst enemies of your diet. So, as the author says in the book, prepare at least half of your meals at home and use wholesome foods as much as you can. It's healthier to eat mostly home cooked meals, as long as you follow this book advice. Another good tip from the author, you should plan to have healthy snacks in between meals and stop, or at least reduce drastically, your consumption of soda, juice and other sugary and high-calorie beverages.I especially like the recipes in this book. They use simple ingredients and are easy to follow. I always wanted to make fajitas! Great read. Recommended book.