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The G Plan Diet: The revolutionary diet for gut-healthy weight loss
The latest research in nutrition suggests that if you want to lose weight for good, you need a healthy gut with a diversity of good bacteria. Beginning with a digestive 'rest' and including the 10 best gut healthy foods, the 21 day plan will help you say goodbye to bloating and discomfort, lose even stubborn weight and look forward to increased energy, clear skin and improved mood. Over 40 recipes are included that are quick and easy to prepare, and success stories are featured throughout. The G Plan Diet
is weight loss+.
- GenresDiets
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 12, 2017
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October 7, 2024
The G-Plan diet is succinct and to the point. It reads extremely well and is an accessible read. The best part of the book is that the layout materialises the 21 day plan step by step, which can be more encouraging to engage with.
My personal experience with the content of the book:
Although I haven’t stuck to the core of the books timetable for the 21 day plan, I have implemented several of the ideas in my daily diet.
Adding in more vegetables and fruit into my diet and cutting down on refined sugars and carbs always sounds like a daunting task in practice and simple in theory, however this book has showed me that it is more practical than you may think.
Small caveats:
I do have to note that I had concerns about how I would be able to fund most of the groceries. There is a belief and understanding that organic whole foods are often more expensive than the regularly bulk-bought foods we buy for convenience. That does, to some degree, remain true. What I learned, however, is that I have been bought up in the pattern of bulk-buying, hence it is much easier to do a monthly bulk shop of low quality refined foods than it is to buy fresh produce which has a much shorter shelf life. It requires change to a schedule.
For me, this change meant having to cook once a day, whereas before I would try to cook the same meal to last 3-4 days as meal prep. This change also meant having to buy my grocery shopping on a weekly basis rather than on a monthly basis. The costs have significantly risen, however I would say it is offset by the fact that I am eating less junk food and take aways. As I’m cooking more frequently with less bulked-portions this has seemed to deter those choices. I can see that this book/challenge may be more of a steeper hill to climb if you are a working parent, work hybrid or from office, or have less time for cooking and shopping, however, by finding and planning ways around making this work, (which the book does not give many suggestions for) will be beneficial.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to be inspired with new ways of eating, it is certainly a good starting point. The book itself isn’t heavy on too much of the science and knowledge behind gut micro biome or give us any historical or culturally significant examples of the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics which I feel like would add more understanding for the reader, however for beginners, the knowledge provides essentials only.
My personal experience with the content of the book:
Although I haven’t stuck to the core of the books timetable for the 21 day plan, I have implemented several of the ideas in my daily diet.
Adding in more vegetables and fruit into my diet and cutting down on refined sugars and carbs always sounds like a daunting task in practice and simple in theory, however this book has showed me that it is more practical than you may think.
Small caveats:
I do have to note that I had concerns about how I would be able to fund most of the groceries. There is a belief and understanding that organic whole foods are often more expensive than the regularly bulk-bought foods we buy for convenience. That does, to some degree, remain true. What I learned, however, is that I have been bought up in the pattern of bulk-buying, hence it is much easier to do a monthly bulk shop of low quality refined foods than it is to buy fresh produce which has a much shorter shelf life. It requires change to a schedule.
For me, this change meant having to cook once a day, whereas before I would try to cook the same meal to last 3-4 days as meal prep. This change also meant having to buy my grocery shopping on a weekly basis rather than on a monthly basis. The costs have significantly risen, however I would say it is offset by the fact that I am eating less junk food and take aways. As I’m cooking more frequently with less bulked-portions this has seemed to deter those choices. I can see that this book/challenge may be more of a steeper hill to climb if you are a working parent, work hybrid or from office, or have less time for cooking and shopping, however, by finding and planning ways around making this work, (which the book does not give many suggestions for) will be beneficial.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to be inspired with new ways of eating, it is certainly a good starting point. The book itself isn’t heavy on too much of the science and knowledge behind gut micro biome or give us any historical or culturally significant examples of the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics which I feel like would add more understanding for the reader, however for beginners, the knowledge provides essentials only.
January 8, 2019
This book is great for those who plans on having a diet that does not involve calorie count and make you feel guilty when you cheat. About a third of the book is dedicated for recipes that you can try to cook at home.
May 31, 2018
G Plan Diet can be incorporated into any existing diet you might follow. Never thought I could not put down this book after picking it up from the library shelf.
Master gut-friendly foods, gut goes to avoid, common gut irritants to minimise, and supplements (if needed). Amazing to know Amanda has exactly the same perception of healthy living.
You can opt for 21-Day Plan for weigh loss if relevant to your context. Otherwise, it is absolutely about food freedom and healthy within.
Master gut-friendly foods, gut goes to avoid, common gut irritants to minimise, and supplements (if needed). Amazing to know Amanda has exactly the same perception of healthy living.
You can opt for 21-Day Plan for weigh loss if relevant to your context. Otherwise, it is absolutely about food freedom and healthy within.
January 5, 2020
Too bad it had to focus on weight and “diet,” but besides those occasional references it mostly talked about how different foods will strengthen the health of your gut. A lot of vegetarian recipes but also some meat.
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