Review
Like Ray Audette′s Neanderthin (St. Martins, 1999), this is another "if you can′t find it in the wild, don′t eat it" diet that takes the germ of a useful idea and runs with it. According to Cordain (health and exercise science, Colorado State Univ.), Paleolithic humans were fit and lean because, as hunter–gatherers, they ate what was available: meats low in saturated fats, fresh fruits, and nonstarchy vegetables. Nor did they suffer from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, the byproducts of our poor eating habits and lack of exercise. Then again, the average Paleolithic life span was about 30 years, not long enough to develop most chronic illnesses. Still, the author asserts that by eliminating grains, dairy, refined sugars, and processed foods from our diets, we, too, can thrive as our ancestor did. Three leavels of diet and six weeks of sample menus, with recipes, are included. ( Library Journal , Feb.15, 2002)
Review
"Dr. Loren Cordain, a highly respected, innovative investigator, has clearly articulated an approach to nutrition that is logically compelling, readily understood, and at the cutting edge of health science. Dr. Loren Cordain′s original insights, encyclopedic knowledge, and painstaking research have made critical contributions.... Not all scientists can translate their concepts into a straightforward, accessible format, but Cordain has accomplished this feat brilliantly." ––S. Boyd Eaton, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory University; former Medical Director, Olympic Village Polyclinic, 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games (considered the godfather of the Paleolithic nutrition movement) " The Paleo Diet is a landmark book, written by one of the most brilliant and respected nutritionists in America today. It could save your life. Read it, live it, and buy a copy for everyone you love." ––Robert Crayhon, M.S., Author of The Carnitine Miracle "The Paleo Diet is at once revolutionary and intuitive.... Its prescription provides without a doubt the most nutritious diet on the planet. Beautifully written, The Paleo Diet takes us from the theory to the day–to–day practice of the native human diet." ––Jennie Brand–Miller, Ph.D. co–author of the bestselling The Glucose Revolution and The Glucose Revolution Life Plan ; Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Sydney "Finally, someone has figured out the best diet for people –– a modern version of the diet the human race grew up eating. Dr. Loren Cordain′s easy–to–follow diet plan cuts right to the chase and reminds us that the healthiest foods are the simplest ones." ––Jack Challem, coauthor of Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance "The Paleo Diet not only lays out the basic nutrition plan for weight loss and good health, but also for peak performance in athletic competition. It works." ––Joe Friel, author of The Triathlete′s Training Bible and endurance coach "In a world where we′re surrounded with an information overload of dieting, this is a commonsense and effective weight–control approach that′s easy to follow." ––Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of Thin For Good and Feed Your Kids Well "Dr. Cordain offers a recipe for improved health based on his assessment of a range of information from modernmedicine, anthropology, archaeology, and nutrition science. The Paleo Diet is a compelling read for anyone interested in diet and its linkage to health." ––Clark Spencer Larsen, Ph.D.; Distinguished Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Chair, Department of Anthropology, Ohio State University
From the Inside Flap
Healthy, delicious, and simple, the Paleo Diet is the diet you were designed to eat. If you want to lose weight up to 75 pounds in six months or if you want to attain optimal health,The Paleo Diet is the only diet book you need. The Paleo Diet is a low–carbohydrate, high–protein plan, but there s one major and delicious difference from all the other low–carb diets: you get to eat all the fresh fruits and nonstarchy vegetables you want! The world s leading expert on Paleolithic (Stone Age) nutrition who has been featured on Dateline NBC, Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how you can lose weight while eating your fill by returning to the diet your genes were made for. The genetic makeup of twenty–first–century humans is virtually identical to that of early man and woman. Paleolithic people were fit, slender, and active, and free from heart disease, cancer, and many other modern diseases. Our ancestors were genetically programmed to thrive on the lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, and nonstarchy vegetables they could hunt and gather and so are you. By following The Paleo Diet, in addition to losing weight, you can prevent and treat Syndrome X (caused by insulin resistance resulting from the wrong fats and too many starches, sugars, and grains in your diet) as well as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and many other illnesses. You can also achieve a level of energy and vigor you never thought possible. Over 100 delicious Paleo recipes provide enough flavor and variety to satisfy anyone. Unlike other diet plans, the natural balance of lean proteins, nonstarchy carbohydrates, and healthy fats both totally satisfies you and reduces your food cravings. Depending on your personal needs, you can custom tailor your diet to one of three levels of compliance, and the six weeks of Paleo meal plans get you started on a healthy and enjoyable dietary regimen that will last a lifetime a longer, happier lifetime. Don t experiment with fad diets and drastic weight–loss plans that work only in the short term and may seriously endanger your health. Start reading and using The Paleo Diet today and eat your way to weight loss, weight control, and lifelong health. It s the only diet proven by nature to fight disease, provide maximum energy, and keep you naturally thin, strong, and active while enjoying every bite.
From the Back Cover
"The Paleo Diet is at once revolutionary and intuitive. . . . Its prescription provides without a doubt the most nutritious diet on the planet. Beautifully written, The Paleo Diet takes us from the theory to the day–to–day practice of the native human diet." Jennie Brand–Miller, Ph.D., coauthor of the bestselling The Glucose Revolution and The Glucose Revolution Life Plan, Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Sydney "Dr. Loren Cordain s approach to nutrition is logically compelling, readily understood, and at the cutting edge of health science. Not all scientists can translate their concepts into a straightforward, accessible format, but Cordain has accomplished this feat brilliantly." S. Boyd Eaton, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory University, coauthor of The Paleolithic Prescription; former Medical Director, Olympic Village Polyclinic, 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games "Finally, someone has figured out the best diet for people a modern version of the diet the human race grew up eating. Dr. Loren Cordain s easy–to–follow diet plan cuts right to the chase and reminds us that the healthiest foods are the simplest ones." Jack Challem, coauthor of Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance "The Paleo Diet is a landmark book, written by one of the most brilliant and respected nutritionists in America today. It could save your life. Read it, live it, and buy a copy for everyone you love." Robert Crayhon, M.S., author of The Carnitine Miracle "The Paleo Diet not only lays out the basic nutrition plan for weight loss and good health, but also for peak performance in athletic competition. It works." Joe Friel, author of The Triathlete s Training Bible and endurance coach "In a world where we re surrounded with an information overload on dieting, this is a commonsense and effective weight–control approach that s easy to follow." Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of Thin for Good and Feed Your Kids Well "If you want the real lowdown on why the protein–rich diet of early man is the best diet for modern man, this is the book for you. We found Dr. Cordain s scientific writings indispensable in the writing of The Protein Power LifePlan. Filled with delicious recipes and meal plans, The Paleo Diet will open your eyes, trim your waistline, and improve your overall health." Michael R. Eades, M.D., and Mary Dan Eades, M.D., authors of Protein Power
About the Author
LOREN CORDAIN, Ph.D., is one of the worlds most renowned scientists doing groundbreaking research into the original human diet. Generally acknowledged as the worlds leading expert on the Paleolithic diet, he is a professor in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Colorado State University and is a member of the American Institute of Nutrition, the American Society for Clinical Nutrition, and the American Heart Association, among other organizations. His work has been featured on Dateline NBC and the front page of the Wall Street Journal. He regularly lectures and travels around North America and the world.
