Starch Madness (Paperback)

by Richard L. Heinrich (Author) "Our evolution over the eons has provided us with digestive system which is based upon foods of the Paleolithic era and earlier..." (more)
Key Phrases: starch madness, diet primer, pyramid diet, Barry Sears, Linus Pauling, Cooper Clinic (more...)

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Review
In Starch Madness: Paleolithic Nutrition for Today, with a foreword by Barry Sears, businessman Richard L. Heinrich argues that the human digestive system evolved over millions of years of the "hunter/gatherer diet" (rots, nuts, berries and such), whereas for the past few thousand years it has been forced to deal with the agricultural diet, which includes much more starch. Heinrich sets out a new regime in 14 carefully argued chapters. - Publishers Weekly, Nov 2, 1998, p. 79.

Product Description
Starch Madness offers healthy eating guidelines that really work! By eating enough protein and choosing foods that balance our blood sugar, we can eliminate the urge to overeat. Also, by limiting the amount of sugar and certain carbohydrates in our diets we can significantly reduce heart disease, high blood pressure, and many other serious illnesses. Water is another element our modern bodies lack. Over-the-counter drugs are being used for many conditions that can be alleviated by drinking more water.

foreward by BArry Sears (author, the Zone)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Blue Dolphin Publishing; 1 edition (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577330277
• ISBN-13: 978-1577330271
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,239,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a Nutrition or Diet Book, Simply an analysis., December 27, 1999

By A Customer

Well written, well researched, but not what it purports to be, nor what many consumers think they are buying. This book is simply an endoresement of Barry Sears "The Zone" diet, which the auther himself wholeheartedly supports. He even confirms that The Zone is how he lost and maintains his weight. If you want a book that does no more than describe why The Zone works, buy this one. But if you want a plan to meet your goals, look elsewhere.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Relief, February 16, 2000

By	Michael Senio - See all my reviews

The world of how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat it is clarified by Mr.Heinrich. Knowledge is power and that includes the "why" of what we do. This book is clear and straight forard, an easy roadmap of what to do. We appreciate the clarity. There is information overload on this topic. Thanks for the light!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A consise report of the theory and practice of healthy diet, February 15, 1999

By A Customer

An easy to read book that quickly summarizes the theory and past leadership theories of nutrition and benefits of healthy eating. Has backup data and simple conceps to follow for a healthy diet. The diet is relatively easy to follow, compared to other diets and uses many concepts of leading diets