Are You on The 7 Word Diet? You Should Be
We’re at a cocktail party last night and while mingling and talking to some folks, we couldn’t avoid it any longer. Someone asked us what we did … and when we told her, the questions started rolling in. "I started off 2011 SO good, now I’m off track. BUT I got this new diet I just started where you only eat fruit in the morning, nuts as snacks, a protein for lunch not combined with carbs, and mainly veggies at night. So far it’s working great. What do you think?"
First, whatever we said, this woman was gung ho on this new plan (which, in our opinion, is not something we’d recommend). But as we think more about the best "diet" — it’s not something gimmicky. After all, when it’s gimmicky, it’s not going to last. And if we ran into the same woman from last night she’d be on a different plan by then.
So if you’re looking for a set "plan" — here it is, In 7 words.
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
That is from author, Michael Pollan, in his latest book “Food Rules.".jpg "best diet for fat loss")
So simple, yet so powerful. It’s what I call "The 7 Word Diet."
Expanding on these 7 words …
Of course we have to eat food.
But watch your portions. And increase your intake of plant based foods/vegetarian options.
This isn’t a push to become a vegetarian, unless you want to. But make the base of each meal plant based – veggies, fruit, grains, beans, etc – and use meats as the smallest portions of the meal.
And do consider some meat free meals throughout the week — we aim to do this at least 3 nights each week.
Simple, yet effective.
The 7 word diet.
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
Let us know if you’ve read the book and what you think!
February 13th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I bought this book and can't wait to read it! Thanks for the tip!
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February 14th, 2010 at 11:30 am
My husband, Mike, read Michael Pollen's "In Defense of Food" and loved it. I recently bought this new one, "Food Rules" and it's terrific because it's so brief and to the point — and easier to remember and take to heart. What I like about it is, to a large extent, most of this is really not rocket science. We, as Americans especially, often seem hellbent on complicating everything. Simplicity can really make things clearer — and easier.
Kitty
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February 15th, 2010 at 8:14 am
I've heard a lot about this author and would like to read his 'food' books. I did read 'The Botany of Desire' and it was fascinating … all about 4 plants (the apple, the tulip, the potato and marijuana) and how they had real effects on the history of mankind.
Is anyone interested in a book club, the sharing of books or anything similar that provides us some brain food?? I'd be happy to house the library and act as librarian … I even know the dewy decimal system!! although I'm not sure I know how to spell it : )
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February 15th, 2010 at 9:20 am
"Of course we have to eat food."
I haven't read the book yet, but I think what he means by "Eat Food" is to eat actual food…not synthetic chemical-laden overprocessed food imitators.
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Chris and Kara Mohr Reply:
February 15th, 2010 at 9:32 am
That is exactly right …
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February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Food Rules was like a 45 minute read, most of which was common sense advice. It did spark my interest in Pollan's other, lengthier books, 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' and 'In Defense of Food,' but I have yet to get to them. Right now I'm reading 'The Metabolic Typing Diet' by William Wolcott (published in 02), which is pretty fascinating despite being a bit technical. It points out that there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to nutrition, because we're each as uniquely different at the metabolic level as we are on the outside.
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February 15th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Chris and Kara,
Thanks for the recommendation! I went out and got that book yesterday and read it cover to cover. I regret that I have been struggling with my diet and this book really opened my eyes. I learned that eating 'healthy' isn't as hard as I am making it out to be. I love the right to the point rules! They are easy to remember and they will be in the front of my mind when I go to the dreaded grocery store. Can't wait till spring when I can grow my own vegetables and hit the farmers markets!
Thanks Again
Shelby
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