There is a healthy amount of information in the book, but the sources of the science aren’t entirely transparent. And some of the suggestions {like eating more fat in place of sugar} should be supported by hard facts and sources since they are so counter intuitive.
The eight-week program though isn’t really a “program” by the standards many people are likely searching. There’s no eating plan, there’s no schedule, there’s no real accountability. It’s more of an encouragement plan. Giving you information to empower you to make the best decisions, but if you are the type of person who needs exact steps to follow and strict guidelines on what to eat every hour of the day – this book is not for you. I’d call it detox coaching rather than a detox program.
By other issue with this book is biased, but if you have a load of food allergies, this book is also not for you. No fault to the author, but for those of us who have to potential fatal allergies to foods, this is critical information to have. The two main sources of substitutes in the book seem to be coconut something and almond something else. I’m allergic to both so found that many of the recipes were just not usable for me. I did try the Salted Caramel Halloumi & Apples Apples recipe because it was quick and I love Halloumi. Try Halloumi if you haven’t; sauté in olive oil until golden brown. It’s delicious.
That said, this is a gorgeous book with lovely photography. But you can’t eat the paper, and pictures aren’t going to help you reign in your sugar problem. I gave my book to my sister, who has no issues with food other than a sensitivity to gluten. Perhaps she will have better luck.
I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to post a positive review.
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