Review: A Magic Book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2012
Much of this book covers the health benefits of following the Mediterranean Diet, including evidence from studies done on the subject and published in such journals as JAMA and the British Medical Journal.  I was impressed by the depth of information covered and the explanations of the health benefits above and beyond weight loss (although it covered weight loss, too).  In addition, the author provided a helpful 7-day menu, complete with recipes, followed by tips and tricks for sticking to the diet for the long term.This book is very relevant right now, as our understanding of nutrition continues to evolve.  I found this book particularly interesting in light of the recent results in JAMA showing that lowering your glycemic index will do more to promote your health and help you lose weight than lowering your fat intake.  This bears out the evidence described in the book about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, which stresses the importance of eating a lot of vegetables and plenty of healthy fats.Overall, I recommend the Mediterranean Diet as a healthy way to eat, and The Magic of the Mediterranean Diet as a great way to get started.