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The Starch SolutionBy

John McDougall, MDand Mary Mc Dougall

Reviewed by Robert F. Klein ,MD.Heartbeats for Life

The Starch Solution

Groundbreaking eating plan that challenges the notion that starch is unhealthy!

The Starch Solution: Contents• The standard American diet and The Starch Solution diet

• Historical role of starches in civilizations • Adequacy in protein, fat, calcium

• Reversal of disease • Inexpensive • Satisfying • Vitamin B 12 supplementation

• Menus, recipes, pantry stocks, (Mary McDougall) • Scientific references

John McDougall, M.D.• Internist, in practice, Santa Rosa, CA

• Stroke at age 18• Advocate: plant-based, whole foods, vegan.

Influences on John McDougall

• Hawaiian experience as plantation doctor • Walter Kempner• Nathan Pritikin• Roy Swank

McDougall Programs• Supports clinical research,

e.g. Multiple Sclerosis• Nutritional training for physicians• Medical literature reviews, newsletter• Live-in programs: cruises, advanced seminars

• Twelve books: co-authored with

Mary McDougall, including recipes• On-line discussion board

Outspoken critic of some medical practices

• "disease mongering"

• PSA, mammograms, colonoscopy

• Unproven procedures or surgery

Chronic Diseases Related To Lifestyle

• Atherosclerosis: Heart Attacks, Strokes • Overweight, Obesity

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Osteoarthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Autoimmune Diseases

• Cancer

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