Important Notes

The recipes included in this book were used in a strictly controlled feeding trial, where they led to substantial reductions in risk markers of chronic diseases. However, the trial was only performed for three-weeks; we, therefore, do not know what the effects would be of consuming these recipes exclusively for a longer period of time.

The recipes excluded certain food groups, like dairy and wheat, in order to emulate the diet of many traditional, non-industrialized populations. These food groups provide essential micronutrients and we do not recommend excluding them completely without education and oversight by a registered dietitian.

A multi-vitamin was provided to participants in the feeding trial because the diet did not provide sufficient amounts of certain micronutrients (e.g., calcium, vitamin B12). If you choose to solely consume the recipes in this book for extended periods of time, we recommend a multi-vitamin supplement, as well as education and oversight from a registered dietitian.

The economic, sustainability, and environmental implications of these recipes were not key considerations during their development.