| The
authors, Jack Goldberg and Karen O'Mara were kind enough to send me a
review copy of this book, along with an excellent tape, describing his
principles in a nutshell. Immediately I noticed the book was very
quick and informative and very appealing to even the novice. GO-DIET
is laid out in a easy to read and flowing format. First he discusses the
basics of the diet, including the three phases he suggests: |
|
PHASE ONE: THE FIRST
THREE DAYS:
the recommendations here are mainly: lots of
protein, diary and yogurt and restricted carbohydrates to low glycemic
carbohydrates. He provides some great suggestions for each meal, and
snacks. The nice thing about this section: just try it for three days.
It's usually easy enough to eliminate other foods for just three days.
And, the list of what you CAN eat is wonderful. Go to the web site
and check out the list:
http://www.go-diet.com/ |
| PHASE TWO: PROMOTING
HIGH MONOUNSATURATED FATS:
this section goes into the MUFAs and how essential they are to our
bodies. It is wonderful to be 'given permission' to eat these fats. I
keep a supply of almonds always on hand, and just enjoy knowing these
fats are good for me. the book gives excellent guidelines on the use of
these fats. |
| PHASE THREE:
MAKING THE DIET NUTRITIONALLY SOUND:
this section brings in an excellent section on fiber, including a
discussion of ground flax seed. His three recommendations here are: High
Fiber, Fermented Milk Products and Natural Sources of Vitamins and
Minerals. After reading this chapter I started looking for unsweetened
Kiefer milk. I searched every location I thought would have it, and all
I could find was strawberry sweetened Keifer. The folks in the store
said: plain Kiefer doesn't sell ! so, then I used the recipe in the back
of the book: 1 QT Whole Milk to 1 Ounce starter. I used a well cultured
yogurt. I mixed the two and just set it aside for a few days. |
| The result was a rich
cream the consistency of buttermilk. Now I keep some made in my
refrigerator, and look for ways to use it. I've not been able to drink
it in a milkshake, but I have found it to be very handy, and a good
substitute for yogurt. I like the idea of fermented products, as I feel
they will help balance my intestines and help keep me from harboring
bacteria such as e coli and beta strep. By eating less carbohydrates and
more fermented products such as this, I feel my colon is healthier !! |
| Chapters three
and four go into the diet in more detail, and presents some scientific
foundations for this way of eating. This is very informative, and very
easy to read, and provides a wonderful scientific basis for the theories
the authors present. There is an excellent reference list in the back of
the book listing many of the articles and authors cited. |
| Chapter four also
brings in the value of daily exercise and the importance of fiber. After
reading this chapter, I went out and purchased some 2 # weights after
reading this chapter, and now do upper body exercises with them, especially
when walking my 45 minute aerobic walk every day. |
| The remainder of
the book covers such things as shopping tips, menu suggestions and
excellent recipes. He gives some great hints for individuals about how
to follow the plan and adapt it to busy lifestyles. The recipes are very
tasty, and easy, using ingredients most of us have around the house. |
| A book like this
wouldn't be complete without a list of carbohydrate and monounsaturated
fats, glossary and Frequently Asked Questions about the Goldberg-O'Mara
Diet. |
| Dr. Jack Goldberg
is a practicing Clinical Biochemist and Research Scientist. Dr. Karen
O'Mara is a board certified specialist in Internal Medicine and Critical
Care. |
| The GO-Diet Web
site http://www.go-diet.com is
easily maneuverable, with lots of great tips and recipes. Dr. Goldberg
has done a radio series and has put the key points of these broadcasts
on the site. |
| There are also some
great recipes on the RECIPE AND COOKBOOK PAGE: http://www.go-diet.com/ |
| The book is available
on the web site http://www.go-diet.com/,
and also from www.amazon.com |
