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The definitive guide to the optimum diet for health and wellness, from the founder of Whole Foods Market and the doctors of Forks Over Knives.

The Whole Foods Diet simplifies the huge body of science, research, and advice that is available today and reveals the undeniable consensus: a whole foods, plant-based diet is the optimum diet for health and longevity. Standing on the shoulders of the Whole Foods Market brand and featuring an accessible 28-day program, delicious recipes, inspirational success stories, and a guilt-free approach to plant-based eating, The Whole Foods Diet is a life-affirming invitation to become a Whole Foodie: someone who loves to eat, loves to live, and loves to nourish themselves with nature's bounty. If Whole Foods Market is "shorthand for a food revolution" (The New Yorker), then The Whole Foods Diet will give that revolution its bible - the unequivocal truth about what to eat for a long, healthy, disease-free life.

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"Evangelical and passionate, Mackey, cofounder of Whole Foods Market, along with Pulde and Lederman (co-authors of The Forks Over Knives Diet), reaches beyond the typical diet plan tenets of eating right to feel better and lose weight; this plan is expressly intended to help save and extend lives."―Publisher's Weekly

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John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, has led the natural and organic grocer to a $16 billion Fortune 500 company, now owned by Amazon. He is the co-author of The Whole Foods Diet and Capitalism, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Alona Pulde, MD, is a board-certified practitioner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Family Medicine Physician specializing in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, integrating the best of both fields into her practice. She was featured in the popular documentary Forks Over Knives, developed the Lifestyle Change Program used for patients in the film, and co-authored the New York Times bestseller The Forks Over Knives Plan as well as Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole and The Whole Foods Diet.

Matthew Lederman, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with an avid interest in the field of nutrition and lifestyle medicine. He was featured in the popular 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives and co-authored the New York Times bestsellers The Forks Over Knives Plan, Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole, and The Whole Foods Diet.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Life & Style; 1st edition (April 11, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1478944919
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1478944911
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.24 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book very informative, practical, and full of facts. They also describe the writing style as easy to read and motivating. Readers also mention the themes as highly motivating and a great mix of ideas from well-known speakers on nutrition. They describe the food as delicious and life changing.

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Customers find the book very informative and helpful for changing their diet and improving their health. They say it provides a good starting point with menus and recipes to help plan out meals. Readers also say that the advice is excellent and covers the topic at a very high level. They appreciate the information on the contributors and say the book allows for some flexibility with eating.

"This book really speaks to me. First, it makes healthy eating simple -- there are really only two rules: eat whole foods, and eat them from plant..." Read more

"...(along with others of the same opinion) that this is the best diet for optimum health...." Read more

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"...I have to say that John's advice is excellent and covers the topic at a very readable level and in the most accurate way according to all the actual..." Read more

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Customers find the writing style easy to read and good for simple, pure, easy, fresh meals. They also say it's a great step.

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"Easy read. Clearly organized and written. Packed with life changing information. To read that FOOD IS medicine and heals was so empowering...." Read more

"...Written in accessible language, if you don't want to read all the diet books out there, this one offers a good synopsis." Read more

"This is an easy read and makes so much sense. Really helpful to me as I refine my diet. I am just trying to eat in a healthful way and avoid disease...." Read more

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Customers find the themes in the book highly motivating, interesting, and empowering. They also say the concept that food is medicine and heals is empowering and encourages home prep.

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Customers find the food in the book delicious and life-changing.

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"...The garden-stuffed potato cacciatore was very tasty. I'm a big fan of stuffed potatoes already. The cashew sour cream recipe is pretty tasty...." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2019
This book really speaks to me. First, it makes healthy eating simple -- there are really only two rules: eat whole foods, and eat them from plant based sources as much as possible. The authors also acknowledge that simple isn't always easy-- there is so much processed stuff out there and so many different people telling you that different things are and aren't good for you, that it can all be a bit overwhelming. So when you feel overwhelmed, just eat whole foods, and eat them from plant based sources. I love that they address the science behind a lot of this without getting too technical, and that they admit that we don't really understand all there is to understand about food. But instead of focusing on what we don't know, why not focus on what we do? No one is going to tell you that eating a whole foods mostly plant based diet is bad for you, and how awesome is it to discover that you can eat as much as you want and your body will tell you its full. And the recipes actually taste really good!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
One of the very best books in the whole foods plant-based diet revolution. I have read most of them, and can say that John Mackey
gives a very lucid, entertaining and fairly complete picture of the arguments for adopting this lifestyle. Many of the detractors making negative comments in these reviews state things that are not true, such as that Mr. Mackay does not practice what he preaches. He clearly states in the book that he lives a vegan lifestyle, even though his company, Whole Foods Market, does sell animal food products. Contrary to the comments of detractors, numerous references are provided, both to scientific and popular literature, interviews and other sources of information, including books written by, and web sites operated by other pioneers in this field. This is an excellent, well written and well documented exposition of an extremely important topic.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018
The Whole Foods Diet is a good book for some beginners who want to move to a whole food plant based diet (WFPB). There's a recommendation that 10% of calories can come from animal-based products although I think that's just to get people started into the WFPB diet and weaned off a high animal protein diet. It's probably expected that you'll potentially move out of the animal-based foods and into WFPB diet only. The book is full of testimonials from those who have lost weight and basically gotten healthier on a WFPB diet. The book is a bit repetitive if you've read any of Dr. Esselstyn's "preventing and reversing heart disease" work or The China Study book itself. That's ok though because it was a refresher for me.

I bought this book partially because I have a number of "vegan" friends who eat a lot of processed junk or tend to overeat and wonder why they haven't lost weight. Also bought the book because I'm moving to eating less animal protein and thought that this book and its basics would be a great way to start. You can't eat as much food as you want on a WFPB diet because it's still "calories in and calories out" even if that's not what is stated. Stay away from the processed sugar such as sodas and candy and stick with fresh fruit -- in moderation, of course. I never thought that there are "hidden" calories in oils so not using them for cooking will help with weight loss. And you do need some exercise. You won't lose weight or get healthier by sitting around all day. Even if you just walk around your house or yard, that's better than planting yourself on the couch.

Unlike some other reviewers, I didn't think that the recipes are "bland." First of all, once you start cutting out lots of processed foods which generally have too much salt and sugar anyway, your palate will eventually change and you won't miss the salt or sugar. I did that 15 years ago when I cut refined sugar, white flour products, and processed and fast foods out of my diet. In about three months, anything with the "usual" amount of salt or sugar just didn't taste good to me. I also didn't lose a lot of weight (I wasn't overweight) however my weight did shift around, I felt better, and slept better. I was cooking from scratch and didn't even buy premade marinara sauces or soups. Of course, now, I still have a diet that, in my opinion, still is high in animal protein and I want to move away from it.

I already make the breakfast bowl with oatmeal, berries and nuts. For dinner and subsequently leftovers for lunch, I made the cream of cauliflower and white bean soup with garlic croutons. I didn't have "onion granules" or "garlic granules" so I just added more fresh onion and garlic to the soup and used fresh minced onion and garlic on the croutons. I'm sure that people who are starting out on this WFPB way of eating would think that the soup was very bland. I added some flavorful sauteed shiitake mushrooms and the soup was superb. Also I think the brand of vegetable broth that you use might play a role in the final flavoring. The soup tasted better when it sat in the fridge a day or two.

I already make a version of the no-oil marinara sauce. This specific no-oil marinara recipe is very tasty (almost as good as mine) and I do recommend to use the fresh herbs. This recipe also freezes well.

The garden-stuffed potato cacciatore was very tasty. I'm a big fan of stuffed potatoes already. The cashew sour cream recipe is pretty tasty. And again, no cheese sauce or dairy sour cream and that was just fine with me.

Additionally, I tried the Austin Taco Bowl with Red Pepper Pico recipe with Avocado-Jalapeno Creme. It's pretty much like a taco or burrito bowl that you can get at popular Mexican restaurants but you control what ingredients are used. I'm not a fan of the vegan or faux cheeses and I didn't miss real cheese one bit in this recipe.

The BEST part of the book for me: I like the pages showing how/what you can eat for meals in order to make breakfast/lunch/dinner bowls, wraps, salads, and smoothies. The LEAST FAVORITE part of the book for me: There were a few "preachy" areas about not eating animal protein when other parts of the book suggest some animal protein is ok

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the confusing "don't eat animal protein" vs. "it's ok to eat some animal protein" views. I say pick one and push that one view next time.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017
As a strong supporter of Whole Foods Market through years of stock ownership and a uniquely wonderful shopping experience, I have admired John Mackey's emphasis on whole foods. His book explains (along with others of the same opinion) that this is the best diet for optimum health. There is so much evidence in the book why we should adopt this way of eating that my husband and I have asked and received our primary care physician's endorsement of choosing this route (our physician is now going vegan). Although my husband (now age 82) had a serious heart issue 7 years ago, he recovered quickly and we both exercise regularly. I remain healthy at age 72 and plan to keep it that way. This book is life-changing and we refer to it often. Thanks to Amazon and John Mackey for this great guide to optimum health!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
This book was recommended to me by a friend that had cancer, this is one book of many she would read to help change her diet through her journey. She had a high recommendation and as I have used this book a definitely agree. Lifestyle changes are needed big time right now in a world full of fake and toxic foods. Don’t think about it, just buy it, you won’t regret it especially if you are committed to change in a positive way and especially for your family. 10out if 10, hands down.

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Niola
5.0 out of 5 stars Wholeness
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2019
I like that it promotes healthy living
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro
Reviewed in Mexico on February 28, 2019
Gran libro
nona
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2017
I cannot rate this book more highly, although I wish I could. It is a very fair analysis of the whole food movement and the first book, amongst a vast collection, that has made me really determined to go 90% whole food. I particularly like the fact that although the authors are 100% vegan themselves they show from scientific data of long lived populations around the world that 90% is probably the way to go. Ranks as highly as Dan Buettner's "Blue Zones" and is a fountain of fair, unbiased information.
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Sabine Ogle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information
Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2018
Great information! Highly recommend this book!
Felipe Cardenas Trejo
2.0 out of 5 stars Le sobra ideología y le falta ciencia
Reviewed in Mexico on April 6, 2020
El concepto de comidas enteras es muy bueno. Pero en aras de su ideología vegana, el autor sataniza demasiado la comida de origen animal, y las grasas sanas, como el aceite de oliva y hasta el aguacate. Me quedo con Jason Fung y David Perlmutter.