An American-Irish physician and author, his philosophy posits that degenerative diseases can be prevented and treated through a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet. This approach notably centers on starches like potatoes, rice, and corn, while excluding all animal foods and added vegetable oils. His work highlights the transformative power of diet in combating chronic illness.
This biography tells the story of George Millward McDougall, one of the most important missionaries and pioneers in Canada's history. From his early days as a preacher on the frontier to his pivotal role in the establishment of missions and schools for indigenous people, McDougall's life was a testament to faith, courage, and service. Written by his brother, John McDougall, this book provides a rich portrait of a remarkable man.
"The bestselling author and internationally celebrated physician and expert on nutrition offers an appealing, approachable health solution--eat the foods you love to lose weight and get healthy. For years, we've been told that a healthy diet is heavy on meat, poultry, and fish, and avoids carbohydrates, particularly foods high in starch--empty calories harmful to our bodies. But what if everything we've heard was backwards? High in calories and cholesterol, animal fats and proteins too often leave you hungry and lead to overeating and weight gain. They are often the root causes of a host of avoidable health problems--from indigestion, ulcers, and constipation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates like whole grains, legumes, tubers, and other starches provide your body with essential proteins and nutrients that satisfy the appetite while simultaneously fighting illness. But Americans eat far too few calories from carbohydrates--only about forty percent,according to Dr. John McDougall, internationally renowned expert on nutrition and health, featured on the documentary Forks Over Knives. The Healthiest Diet on the Planet helps us reclaim our health by enjoying nutritious starches, vegetables, and fruits. McDougall takes on the propaganda machines pushing dangerous, high-fat fad diets and cuts through the smoke and mirrors of the diet industry. He offers a clear, proven guide to what we should and shouldn't eat to prevent disease, slow the aging process,improve our physical fitness, be kind to the environment, and be our most attractive selves. Featuring two dozen color photos and mouth-watering, easy-to-follow recipes for buckwheat pancakes, breakfast tortillas, baked potato skins, rainbow risotto, red lentil soup, green enchiladas, dairy-free lasagna and pizza, and more, The Healthiest Diet on the Planet will help you look great, feel better, and forever change the way you think about health and nutrition"-- Provided by publisher
Features the memoirs of John McDougall, one of Scotland's best known whisky
distillers and covers his time in the industry from 1963 until the present
day. It describes the characters that John has dealt with in the many
differing places he has worked and portrays a picture of the distillery shop
floor, the stillroom and the mashroom.
