MCha: Beyond The Mediterranean Diet (Award winning book)

Reprinted from Amazon.com Wonderfully Informative By MCha on December 14, 2015 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase In an age where we are inundated with a new fad diet almost weekly, Beyond the Mediterranean Diet, is a refreshing change. Layne Lieberman explores the diets of three countries – Switzerland, France and Italy – to explore the interconnection between the longevity rates enjoyed in these countries with their diets and healthier lifestyles all in an effort to teach us about lowering high cholesterol rates and obesity that plague us in the United States. Not only do we value the “Big Meal” concept in the US but our food is laden with chemicals, additives and preservatives that have not been properly tested by the Food and Drug Administration. Layne’s personal experience living in Switzerland coupled with the bright and colorful photographs throughout the book make it an enjoyable read akin to a memoir and not just a “diet book” full of dos and don’ts. Yes, Layne gives guidance and direction and her history in the food industry gives her particular insight into what is really in the food we eat, even the food packaged and labeled as “healthy”. Layne gives us compelling reasons for why we need to change what we eat, how we eat, and most importantly, our attitude towards food. Layne goes further and provides us with suggestions for customizing a diet that is healthy as well as dealing with the emotional landmines and pitfalls that may pop up along the way. There are times when I question how we might stick to this and then she reminds of the benefits and I feel inspired again. She also realizes that we are human with emotional ties to food. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about what we ingest on a daily basis and living a healthier life.