The Diet Code: Eat Bread, Drink Wine, Lose Weight [Paperback] Review

One does not have to be a Da Vinci Code groupie or a math-geek to understand "The Diet Code."Lanzalotta's book details the wellness-plan he created, based on The "Golden Ratio"-a mathematical formula used by Renaissance masters.This formula defines patterns and sequences found in nature-including human structure.Whether or not to believe that Phi governs the perfect dietary design for humans is academic.The book is an enjoyable read.Though his food-groupings need tweaking--olive oil, for example, listed as a fatty protein, contains just traces of protein-Lanzalotta's plan is nutritious and doable.
Here's what I like about this book:
He restores the pleasure of food, art of cooking, and joy of eating to the science of nutrition.This is not a deprivation diet. Foods generally considered taboo (i.e.: chocolate, wine, full-fat cheese) are incorporated.Lanzalotta's plan is neither high- nor low-carb, neither high- nor low-fat. The macronutrient percentages (including protein) are within the recommended ranges.Who can argue with a regime promoting the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seafood, and the moderate use of health-enhancing fats?Foods suggested are affordable and generally available. Economy is realized in time too-food prep is a snap.The recipes are tasty.The emphasis on freshness and presentation creates the illusion of gourmet without all the fuss.His recipes are readily adaptable.I have substituted bucatini and shrimp for fettucine and salmon in his Salmon Puttanesca.Lanzalotta's ethnic Italian cuisine is fun to experiment with.I've enjoyed flavor combinations new to me: lemon dressing seasoned with anise seed and mint; lamb stew with cloves, rosemary, and prunes.Lanzalotta's intuitive pairing of foodstuffs from Old World cuisine--"companatico" is truly remarkable."Peasant food"-is good food!

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Product Description:
As a master baker, painter, and woodworker, Stephen
Lanzalotta has used the mathematical principles of The
Golden Ratio for more than 30 years. His realization
that this seemingly magic formula held the secret to
optimal health and weight loss led him to apply it to his
own diet and the menu at his popular cafe. The result
was great weight-loss success. Thus was born THE
DIET CODE, a revolutionary Mediterranean-style
program that makes each meal as easy as 1-2-3 (1 part
grain, 2 parts protein, 3 parts vegetable/fruit). Readers
will discover how to balance their plate by The Golden
Ratio of carbs, protein, and fat to boost metabolism and
spark weight loss. Combining detailed menu plans and
mouthwatering recipes, as well as tips on nutrition and
healthy eating, this is a unique diet plan for sure-fire
weight loss.

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