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The Pegan Diet gives Dr. Mark Hyman's recommendations for healthy eating in the form of twenty-one rules. The rules involve eating, healthy whole foods, eliminating gluten grains, most dairy and most sugar. As a nutritionist I fully support his recommendations. They have helped improve both my own health as well as that of my nutrition clients.
The term "pegan" is a mixture of paleo and vegan, which Dr. Hyman coined a few years ago. It involves the low/no grains and dairy of the Paleo diet, plus The Pegan Diet gives Dr. Mark Hyman's recommendations for healthy eating in the form of twenty-one rules. The rules involve eating, healthy whole foods, eliminating gluten grains, most dairy and most sugar. As a nutritionist I fully support his recommendations. They have helped improve both my own health as well as that of my nutrition clients.
The term "pegan" is a mixture of paleo and vegan, which Dr. Hyman coined a few years ago. It involves the low/no grains and dairy of the Paleo diet, plus lots of veggies from vegan diets. The diet is really just common sense, in my opinion. This book would be good for someone who is interested in eating a healthier diet, but is not sure where to begin. It might be repetitive if you already have a lot of nutrition knowledge.
The book includes a number of recipes at the end. They are fairly complicated in my opinion as someone who cooks a lot. The average reader would have been better served with some easier recipes or simple meal templates.
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Mar 16, 2021 Alicia Bayer rated it really liked it

This is a very easy to read but very informative book. Dr. Hyman presents 21 guidelines to follow for the best diet, which he coined a few years ago from taking the best of paleo principles and the best of vegan principles. Hyman was once vegan but now eats some animal products, and is a big proponent of regenerative agriculture, which combats climate change and also produces healthier meat and dairy. For a modern news item that really drives that home, see the recent news stories about butter n This is a very easy to read but very informative book. Dr. Hyman presents 21 guidelines to follow for the best diet, which he coined a few years ago from taking the best of paleo principles and the best of vegan principles. Hyman was once vegan but now eats some animal products, and is a big proponent of regenerative agriculture, which combats climate change and also produces healthier meat and dairy. For a modern news item that really drives that home, see the recent news stories about butter no longer softening at room temperature because dairy farmers increased the palmitic acid from palm oil (a long-chain fatty acid linked to heart disease) in their cattle feed to increase the fat in their milk so they get more butter. Hyman recommends a diet that's free of grains, sugar, most dairy, starches and processed foods and that focuses on lots of vegetables and healthy fats along with smaller portions of grass-fed meats and healthy foods like berries and fatty fish.

The chapters are short, to the point and easy to follow, with a summary at the end of each chapter of the few key points.

Some recipes are provided at the end but I didn't find them very easy or appealing. The recipes contain nutritional information but no photos.

Dr. Hyman is one of our modern experts in dietary advice and he's filled his latest book with very accessible information to adopt some of his advice. Most of it was not new to me but I read about this topic often, and I did appreciate how short, to the point, and succinct each part was. I also appreciate how he focuses on the importance of regenerative agriculture not just for healthy foods (factory farmed meat and dairy really is toxic) but for the sake of the animals and because it's one of the most important elements of tackling climate change. He goes into that topic much more in his 2020 book Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet-One Bite at a Time. This is a great book for "bite sized" bits of information to drastically improve your diet and your health.

I read a digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.

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Really, Dr. Hyman?!?! You state in your book that you "wanted to create an easy, approachable, no-nonsense guide for everyone, regardless of their dietary beliefs." But I think you failed. I agree that food is medicine, and I'm all for healthy living. However, I don't want to eat sardines, elk, jicima root, teff or kefer. How approachable is a breakfast recipe that calls for 20 ingredients? Where does the average person find humanly-raised tallow for cooking? Can I get pasture-raised, hormone- a Really, Dr. Hyman?!?! You state in your book that you "wanted to create an easy, approachable, no-nonsense guide for everyone, regardless of their dietary beliefs." But I think you failed. I agree that food is medicine, and I'm all for healthy living. However, I don't want to eat sardines, elk, jicima root, teff or kefer. How approachable is a breakfast recipe that calls for 20 ingredients? Where does the average person find humanly-raised tallow for cooking? Can I get pasture-raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free ostrich at my local Price-Rite? And just what is natto? In a nutshell, this book is far from easy and not for everyone. At least not me. ...more

This is a really good book. Simple, informative and very useful. FOOD IS MEDICINE. They are the source of wellness, health and power.

We can heal ourselves if we choose to eat the right foods, have healthy habits and manage stress properly. You can follow this diet being a vegan and although I disagree with the author about how good and beneficial a well-balanced and responsible vegan diet can be for the entire planet and us, human beings, the Pegan diet becomes the path towards it, since it only

This is a really good book. Simple, informative and very useful. FOOD IS MEDICINE. They are the source of wellness, health and power.

We can heal ourselves if we choose to eat the right foods, have healthy habits and manage stress properly. You can follow this diet being a vegan and although I disagree with the author about how good and beneficial a well-balanced and responsible vegan diet can be for the entire planet and us, human beings, the Pegan diet becomes the path towards it, since it only promotes the intake of up to a cup of protein animal a day and only grass-fed, free-ranged ones (as well as eggs and certain wild fish). That's a start.

The stars of this diet are plants, which are supposed to take 75% of a plate (in volume) in every meal.

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I've read a few books by this author and I think this is one of my favorites. Paleo + Vegan = Pegan. The author presented this plan with 21 principles to aim for. And he included further changes for those already suffering from disease like diabetes. I'm glad he didn't say this was a one size fits all. I also liked his own personal story on how he used to be vegan but has now shifted to incorporating some paleo guidelines into his diet.

This was interesting and if you are looking to clean up your

I've read a few books by this author and I think this is one of my favorites. Paleo + Vegan = Pegan. The author presented this plan with 21 principles to aim for. And he included further changes for those already suffering from disease like diabetes. I'm glad he didn't say this was a one size fits all. I also liked his own personal story on how he used to be vegan but has now shifted to incorporating some paleo guidelines into his diet.

This was interesting and if you are looking to clean up your normal diet, this would be a great starting point. So 4 stars.

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Feb 16, 2021 Karen Schex rated it really liked it

As a nutrition professional, I enjoyed reading The Pegan Diet by Dr. Mark Hyman. The foundation of our health is and should always be quality, whole foods. Dr. Hyman gives easy-to-understand and useful tips that are simple enough for anyone to adopt.

Climate change is a hot topic right now and many do not realize the importance of regenerative farming and how it can improve our climate. While the media focus is on oil and gas, the food industry isn't getting the attention it needs and deserves.

As a nutrition professional, I enjoyed reading The Pegan Diet by Dr. Mark Hyman. The foundation of our health is and should always be quality, whole foods. Dr. Hyman gives easy-to-understand and useful tips that are simple enough for anyone to adopt.

Climate change is a hot topic right now and many do not realize the importance of regenerative farming and how it can improve our climate. While the media focus is on oil and gas, the food industry isn't getting the attention it needs and deserves. Dr. Hyman brings this to light.

He also recommends testing beyond that which most doctors offer or recommend. These tests can be invaluable in helping a client do a deep dive into learning and knowing their body's unique needs.

The Pegan Diet is a great resource for laypeople and nutrition professionals.

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May 27, 2021 Virginie De rated it it was amazing

So far the best book about food I've ever read. Looking at food as though it's medicine and understanding insulin resistance and all the bad things that happen to your body when you eat starchy foods and sugars, was really an eye opener.
I've started applying the Pegan Diet principles and of course I started losing weight and feelless bloated, but the best part is I no longer wake up in the middle of the night because my body is in pain due to muscle inflammation!
I do agree with most reviews I' So far the best book about food I've ever read. Looking at food as though it's medicine and understanding insulin resistance and all the bad things that happen to your body when you eat starchy foods and sugars, was really an eye opener.
I've started applying the Pegan Diet principles and of course I started losing weight and feelless bloated, but the best part is I no longer wake up in the middle of the night because my body is in pain due to muscle inflammation!
I do agree with most reviews I've read: amazing book, but the recipes at the end are way to complicated. As a full time working mum, when I read a recipe where the list of ingredients is an entire page long, I'm immediately discouraged. ...more

Aug 04, 2021 Lizz rated it really liked it

Very informative and easy to read book on his 21 principles of the Pegan (paleo + vegan) diet. I love his podcast on functional medicine and find his Instagram content really interesting. It's not a one size fits all approach, but instead lays out guiding principles. Anyone looking to clean up their diet for a variety of reasons would find this book helpful. I learned a lot and am eager to read his book Food Fix which focuses on how the current food system is the number one contributor to climat Very informative and easy to read book on his 21 principles of the Pegan (paleo + vegan) diet. I love his podcast on functional medicine and find his Instagram content really interesting. It's not a one size fits all approach, but instead lays out guiding principles. Anyone looking to clean up their diet for a variety of reasons would find this book helpful. I learned a lot and am eager to read his book Food Fix which focuses on how the current food system is the number one contributor to climate change. He believes that the Pegan diet is a regenerative, climate friendly diet and I will definitely be making some changes to my own diet and lifestyle after reading this. ...more

Mar 16, 2021 Mona rated it really liked it

I'm a big Mark Hyman fan. This was one of my favorites. Straight up great advice.

Jan 21, 2021 Connie rated it really liked it

I was watching Dr. Oz on television on I first heard of the Pegan diet. It is a blend of the best parts of the Paleo diet and the Vegan way of eating. Mark Hyman has expanded on the idea in this book which is chock-full of information. I found it to be an interesting and informative book to read, and I especially liked the charts of useful substitutes and best food choices.

If you are thinking this is one of those books where you have to end up eating really weird foods to follow the plan, I am h

I was watching Dr. Oz on television on I first heard of the Pegan diet. It is a blend of the best parts of the Paleo diet and the Vegan way of eating. Mark Hyman has expanded on the idea in this book which is chock-full of information. I found it to be an interesting and informative book to read, and I especially liked the charts of useful substitutes and best food choices.

If you are thinking this is one of those books where you have to end up eating really weird foods to follow the plan, I am here to reassure you that is not the case. Hyman mentions people who have turned their health around with this plan, and I found that to be inspiring. There are also suggestions for an elimination diet, so you can personally try to figure out if any of the foods you are eating don't work well for you.

This is the kind of book I prefer to read in hardcover or softcover, rather than Kindle, so I can dog-ear the pages and draw arrows in the column. I don't do this with most books, only non-fiction ones when I plan to look back at something. Friends have told me most of my books still appear new after reading, but books like this, with lots of useful information, end up looking well loved.

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Jun 02, 2021 Ayse Yucesan rated it it was amazing

Regardless of whether or not you will follow the rules outlined in this book, I think everyone would benefit from learning about the impact that food has on our lives, mental health and physical well-being. Food is the ultimate medicine and we need to be more proactive in knowing about what we put into our bodies.

Aug 05, 2021 Sandy Zuber rated it really liked it

Lots of interesting facts about food as medicine. It would Require a lot of dedication to stay with just the ingredients recommended.

Sep 10, 2021 Sharon rated it liked it

I agree with most of what he saying. The principles are sound. We should be eating whole natural foods and stay away from processed foods. I find some of the suggestions a bit to prescriptive, maybe they apply to people who have heart disease and diabetes. I also don't understand the need to eat meat.

Apr 15, 2021 Erin rated it really liked it

This was such a great and accessible primer on principles of healthy eating! It's super short, but well-written with ways to eat healthily for the benefit of your body, life, and the planet. This was such a great and accessible primer on principles of healthy eating! It's super short, but well-written with ways to eat healthily for the benefit of your body, life, and the planet. ...more

Mar 31, 2021 Kelly L. rated it really liked it

I liked this book. I have read a lot of nutrition books. Perhaps I think that the more I read, the more disciplined I'll become. Many of the ideas in this book were not new to me, but felt like good, honest advice for eating to live a long, healthy life. Whole food, mostly vegetables, healthy fats, no sugar, cut the gluten, go easy on the dairy, and bag alcohol. Also, get exercise, a good night's sleep, meditate daily, and maintain good relationships. Sounds kinda blue zone! Over and over we get I liked this book. I have read a lot of nutrition books. Perhaps I think that the more I read, the more disciplined I'll become. Many of the ideas in this book were not new to me, but felt like good, honest advice for eating to live a long, healthy life. Whole food, mostly vegetables, healthy fats, no sugar, cut the gluten, go easy on the dairy, and bag alcohol. Also, get exercise, a good night's sleep, meditate daily, and maintain good relationships. Sounds kinda blue zone! Over and over we get this advice - why don't we listen!!! Because we all love wine, cake, and ice cream! But really - moderation - it makes good sense and this book will show you how if you haven't figured it out. Americans have lost their way and it's killing us. ...more

This is a very practical book for those wanting to change their lifestyle for healthy living. I listen to his podcast but just wanted to see his recommendations in writing. He believes (as do I) that our health or lack of it is directly related to the food we eat. Also, we can reverse many life-altering illnesses by changing what and how we eat. It is a very easy read.

I have been a fan of Dr. Hyman for years and have learned a great deal from him. I saw his Pegan Diet lecture on PBS recently and was suprised at just how hollow it was. He is usually good at explaining the science behind things, but this time he was glib and "too cute by half." I thought it was because of the time limitation by the show, so I got the book. I found the book lacking too. Dr. Hyman is like the Phoenix who keeps rising - and each time he reinvents himself a little. Since Paleo, Ket I have been a fan of Dr. Hyman for years and have learned a great deal from him. I saw his Pegan Diet lecture on PBS recently and was suprised at just how hollow it was. He is usually good at explaining the science behind things, but this time he was glib and "too cute by half." I thought it was because of the time limitation by the show, so I got the book. I found the book lacking too. Dr. Hyman is like the Phoenix who keeps rising - and each time he reinvents himself a little. Since Paleo, Keto and Vegan lifestyles are getting all the press now he hopped on the bandwagon. Some books dairy is ok. some no. It is the same with beef. The only consistent belief is the bashing of wheat and sugar. I was also suprised at how he tiptoed around the beef industry. I would love to know the backstory on that.

Dr. Hyman used to be so informative and now, sadly, it seems he is just trying to stay in the spotlight and make a few more dollars. There are other authors that offer the same information with more science and explanations. I hope the genuine Dr. Hyman returns!

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The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World by Dr. Mark Hyman
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Genre: Health, Mind & Body
Release Date: February 23, 2021

The Pegan Diet by Dr. Mark Hyman is a set of 21 principles for reclaiming your health. I love that the first principle is "Use Food as Your Farmacy"! I find the paleo-vegan principles fascinating & actually sustainable.

Dr. Hyman has packed so much information into this book! I think by v

The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World by Dr. Mark Hyman
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Genre: Health, Mind & Body
Release Date: February 23, 2021

The Pegan Diet by Dr. Mark Hyman is a set of 21 principles for reclaiming your health. I love that the first principle is "Use Food as Your Farmacy"! I find the paleo-vegan principles fascinating & actually sustainable.

Dr. Hyman has packed so much information into this book! I think by viewing food as medicine that can either help or harm us is the first step to improving our health (& the environment, in this case). I look forward to implementing some (eventually all) of these principles in my life (& sneaking them into my husband's life).
I'm so grateful to Dr. Mark Hyman, Little, Brown and Company, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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As a vegan I was interested to read this book as the author formally promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle . I was very disappointed to find in this book he now recommends meat and dairy which are so toxic and dangerous for people to eat as well as cruel and bad for the climate. it is hypocritical for him to promote these eating habits as healthy and yet talk about sustainable agriculture and climate change . Very poor judgement. It was very disappointing that he reaches such a large audience of im As a vegan I was interested to read this book as the author formally promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle . I was very disappointed to find in this book he now recommends meat and dairy which are so toxic and dangerous for people to eat as well as cruel and bad for the climate. it is hypocritical for him to promote these eating habits as healthy and yet talk about sustainable agriculture and climate change . Very poor judgement. It was very disappointing that he reaches such a large audience of impressionable people that may continue to eat unhealthy due to his poor recommendations. ...more

Mar 30, 2021 Tanya rated it did not like it

This is not vegan. The title and the blurb on the back cover leads you to believe that this book is about eating a paleo diet that is vegan. There is nothing vegan about this book at all and is false marketing.
It's just a book about a diet that contains vegetables with a little bit of meat/dairy etc.

The Pegan Diet is not a diet, but rather a set of 21 principles to live and eat by.

I am a big fan or Dr. Hyman and have learned so much from his content and colleagues' content that has helped me on my own road to optimum wellness. This was the first book of his that I've read, and like his podcasts on the Dr.'s Farmacy, he keeps everything in simple terms that make it easier for us non-doctors to grasp.

At this stage in my journey, I've read many books science/health/food books and am used to

The Pegan Diet is not a diet, but rather a set of 21 principles to live and eat by.

I am a big fan or Dr. Hyman and have learned so much from his content and colleagues' content that has helped me on my own road to optimum wellness. This was the first book of his that I've read, and like his podcasts on the Dr.'s Farmacy, he keeps everything in simple terms that make it easier for us non-doctors to grasp.

At this stage in my journey, I've read many books science/health/food books and am used to and rather expect explanations of complex scientific reasoning and data. Personally, I don't subscribe to the idea that just because a doctor wrote it, means it's accurate. I want to know what studies were involved, what the mechanisms are that make something so... it's not enough to hear a fact. I want to understand what makes it a fact.

This book was a little too simplified for my taste and didn't offer much of that. Because I was already very familiar with the ideas, I didn't really need the explanations, but a refresher with a little more "and this is why," would have been great for me.

This is a great, quick read for those just starting out on their health journeys or who are easily overwhelmed and confused by lots of scientific explanations and references and just need to start somewhere. For me, it wasn't quite robust enough.

Overall the principles are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. I've been living this way for a couple of years, long before I read this book, and it has made an incredible difference in my health.

I especially appreciate the additional resources in the back.

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A friend of mine passed this on to me, knowing that I'm always open to trying new methods of cooking and using foods differently while continuing to regulate my blood sugars and lose weight. Honestly, I'm usually not really into "diet" books. But, this one was kinda interesting.
I liked that Hyman was pretty frank about aspects of this way of thinking about food. It's more "guidelines" rather than hard rules. It's also very conscious of diabetic needs and alternatives, which many plans gloss ove A friend of mine passed this on to me, knowing that I'm always open to trying new methods of cooking and using foods differently while continuing to regulate my blood sugars and lose weight. Honestly, I'm usually not really into "diet" books. But, this one was kinda interesting.
I liked that Hyman was pretty frank about aspects of this way of thinking about food. It's more "guidelines" rather than hard rules. It's also very conscious of diabetic needs and alternatives, which many plans gloss over or don't account for.
The recipes are interesting, but certainly not simple. Lots of ingredients, and I don't care what he says, if you live in a food desert you'd be paying an arm and a leg for some of these things.
All in all, not bad, though. Some good ideas that made me reflect on my grocery list a bit more. ...more

Aug 13, 2021 Laura rated it it was ok

In the beginning of the book, the author claims that Pegan is the best of the paleo and vegan diets, and then lays out his 21 principles that are basically the paleo diet, except you can eat legumes (but only certain kinds because of carbs, and definitely not peanuts). It is basically the principles of clean eating, except once again demonizing grains and most carbs as useless, nevermind that carbs are the fuel your body actually runs on. I'd also like to see some literature rather than his anec In the beginning of the book, the author claims that Pegan is the best of the paleo and vegan diets, and then lays out his 21 principles that are basically the paleo diet, except you can eat legumes (but only certain kinds because of carbs, and definitely not peanuts). It is basically the principles of clean eating, except once again demonizing grains and most carbs as useless, nevermind that carbs are the fuel your body actually runs on. I'd also like to see some literature rather than his anecdotes about completely curing people of diabetes and PCOS by making them eat more vegetables. If you are eating the Standard American Diet, this book will surely help you get healthier. I'm just not convinced that all his statements are true (i.e. carbs are bad, you must eat meat to build muscle, vegans are all Vitamin D deficient). ...more

Mar 23, 2021 Melanie Dawson rated it really liked it

Mark Hyman is too strict and punitive, in my opinion, when it comes to nutrition. The average person will read this and think "what's the point? If I cannot be perfect I won't even try". The advice in the book, while being mostly helpful, can also be viewed as being overly prescriptive. Not to mention that it's all very steeped in privilege. He claims that eating his way isn't expensive but, yes, it actually is. For someone who is looking to completely overhaul their eating this might be interes Mark Hyman is too strict and punitive, in my opinion, when it comes to nutrition. The average person will read this and think "what's the point? If I cannot be perfect I won't even try". The advice in the book, while being mostly helpful, can also be viewed as being overly prescriptive. Not to mention that it's all very steeped in privilege. He claims that eating his way isn't expensive but, yes, it actually is. For someone who is looking to completely overhaul their eating this might be interesting and with the read. For the average person or those, like myself, who believe in meeting people where they are, this falls flat. ...more

Apr 26, 2021 Lisa rated it really liked it

This was a very good book and I agree with his recommendations as far as foods that are good and bad for you, we should eat mostly vegetables, eat the rainbow, and eat real not processed food. Food really is medicine and you can heal yourself and be healthy by having a good diet. He also recommends fasting 12 hours or longer daily and other good habits. It was definitely worth reading but when it got to the end where the recipes are, I found that they were not easy to make and called for many in This was a very good book and I agree with his recommendations as far as foods that are good and bad for you, we should eat mostly vegetables, eat the rainbow, and eat real not processed food. Food really is medicine and you can heal yourself and be healthy by having a good diet. He also recommends fasting 12 hours or longer daily and other good habits. It was definitely worth reading but when it got to the end where the recipes are, I found that they were not easy to make and called for many ingredients I don't have, some just didn't sound good enough to make. So that was a little disappointing but I will make the smoothies and the salads. Overall, a good read. ...more

I like the combination focus on health, environmental impact, and ethics. The Whole30 was lacking in the whole ethical and environmental side. This guy is reasonable but opinionated. This is probably best enjoyed as a print book, though. I am not so excited about having charts and lists read out loud to me. All the same, I think the charts and lists are probably pretty great in easily referenced format. I wish the audiobook included the supplemental pdfs, but maybe that's what I get for going fo I like the combination focus on health, environmental impact, and ethics. The Whole30 was lacking in the whole ethical and environmental side. This guy is reasonable but opinionated. This is probably best enjoyed as a print book, though. I am not so excited about having charts and lists read out loud to me. All the same, I think the charts and lists are probably pretty great in easily referenced format. I wish the audiobook included the supplemental pdfs, but maybe that's what I get for going for the library version. ...more

Make sense out of nonsense

I have been carnivore, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, testing ways to be healthy. it finally seems that sciences is catching up on this field to guide us correctly what to eat and what not to eat to heal and thrive, increase vitality and wellness within a simple framework , while respecting our individual preferences, Dr. Hyman writes the latest knowledge on this book.

Interesting and thoughtful principles that go beyond eat this to how body, brain and environment connect. Positive time comes across as realistic and real. Huge major change and shift from culture in US though so can feel overwhelming to read too. Some things many already know but written in a way that's good reminders; lots of new info I didn't know or connect too.
Recipe section is very small which is only reason for 4 stars.

I appreciated that this book discussed eating for personal health AND environmental sustainability, as these are both things I'm interested in and many books just discuss one or the other. The name sounds weird, and he admits it started as a joke (between paleo and vegan), but it has some easy to follow info on healthy eating. There are also a few recipes in the back, but they seemed overly complicated to me, and I don't plan on trying any. I appreciated that this book discussed eating for personal health AND environmental sustainability, as these are both things I'm interested in and many books just discuss one or the other. The name sounds weird, and he admits it started as a joke (between paleo and vegan), but it has some easy to follow info on healthy eating. There are also a few recipes in the back, but they seemed overly complicated to me, and I don't plan on trying any. ...more

The Pegan Diet (2021) is a simple, science-driven approach to nutrition that blends the best of two popular diets – veganism and paleo.

The result?

A way of eating that foregrounds vegetables, avoids refined carbohydrates, and makes judicious use of fats and ethically sourced animal products.

The benefits of this diet speak for themselves: lower cholesterol, better gut health, more energy, and greater happiness.

Mark Hyman, MD, believes that we all deserve a life of vitality--and that we have the potential to create it for ourselves. That's why he is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine to transform healthcare. Dr. Hyman and his team work every day to empower people, organizations, and communities to heal their bodies and minds, and improv Mark Hyman, MD, believes that we all deserve a life of vitality--and that we have the potential to create it for ourselves. That's why he is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine to transform healthcare. Dr. Hyman and his team work every day to empower people, organizations, and communities to heal their bodies and minds, and improve our social and economic resilience.

Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician, an eleven-time New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in his field. He is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center, chairman of the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a medical editor of The Huffington Post, and was a regular medical contributor on many television shows including CBS This Morning, Today Show, CNN, and The View, Katie, and The Dr. Oz Show.

Dr. Hyman works with individuals and organizations, as well as policymakers and influencers. He has testified before both the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Senate Working Group on Health Care Reform on Functional Medicine. He has consulted with the Surgeon General on diabetes prevention and participated in the 2009 White House Forum on Prevention and Wellness. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa nominated Dr. Hyman for the President's Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health. In addition, Dr. Hyman has worked with President Clinton, presenting at the Clinton Foundation's Health Matters, Achieving Wellness in Every Generation conference, and the Clinton Global Initiative, as well as with the World Economic Forum on global health issues. He is the winner of the Linus Pauling Award, The Nantucket Project Award, and was inducted in the Books for Better Life Hall of Fame.

Dr. Hyman also works with fellow leaders in his field to help people and communities thrive--with Rick Warren, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Dr. Daniel Amen, he created The Daniel Plan, a faith-based initiative that helped The Saddleback Church collectively lose 250,000 pounds. He is as an advisor and guest co-host on The Dr. Oz Show and is on the board of Dr. Oz's HealthCorps, which tackles the obesity epidemic by educating American students about nutrition. With Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Michael Roizen, Dr. Hyman crafted and helped introduce the Take Back Your Health Act of 2009 to the United States Senate to provide for reimbursement of lifestyle treatment of chronic disease. And, with Tim Ryan in 2015, helped introduce the ENRICH Act into Congress to fund nutrition in medical education. Dr. Hyman plays a substantial role in a major film produced by Laurie David and Katie Couric, released in 2014, called Fed Up, which addresses childhood obesity.

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