This book was a lot.... as in a lot of good information. It can be hard to get through, but it was good to have on hand when I was trying to make changes.

I am always interested in reading about diets that make sense and healthier lifestyles. While the author provides good information that seems well researched, it too me a while to slog through it. It is one of those books I would put down and go back to as needed.

Dieting has been a top priority to weight watchers.....basic diet or caveman's diet has became popular now..........

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The book is not only a seven days detox but a well documented book about nutrition with references to websites and specialized books.

Well researched and very informative. The ideas behind it make a great deal of sense. That being said. the first half was very slow and very dry. It is very science heavy which may make the average reader lose interest. Being heavy most of my life, I can tell you when a heavy person wants help losing weight, the last thing they want to do is slog through a lot of medical/science jargon. Give us a brief overview as to why it works and then tell us what to do to lose weight.

This has a common sense approach to health and weight loss. It's easy to follow. I believe it has a lot of information that many people could stick to and not give up on so easily. You can read it however you want to read it, skipping chapters and going back to them at a more relevant time. Start slow and work your way up.

This is an interesting book about returning to a healthy diet and eliminating high fat and sugar foods. It is a good book for those wanting to eat healthier.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

A very informative book, maybe a little too wordy and sciencey to begin with. As to weather it works and its sustainable long term, only time will tell.

I think there are a lot of good aspects to this food plan. Cutting down (eliminating if possible) processed foods and sugars makes good sense. I like the emphasis on "real" food, especially fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and eggs. I personally do much better on several small meals a day. Two meals a day causes real hunger and blood sugar issues. Still, there is much to like here and I can see adapting the plan somewhat to suit me better. I greatly appreciate the scientific discussion in the book. All in all, a pretty good book.

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In Back to Basics Diet, David R Hack describes how he was able to lose stubborn weight by changing his diet. In a nutshell he stopped eating high sugar/high fat processed food, replaced it with homemade food from nutrition dense vegetables and fruit, meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. He also suggests intermittent fasting and eating only two meals a day with a healthy snack in between. Overall, this is a reasonable approach to losing weight and keeping it down. This book deserves 3.5 stars.

The book began well with some strong arguments for a change in lifestyle to support health. However I found the 'historical/scientific' section to be so extreme a view as to be far fetched and off putting. By the time I reached the practical chapters, indicating how to follow the plan, I was totally put off and I shall be taking a more measured although still healthy pathway.

There are 2 basic concepts - don’t eat processed foods, and skip breakfast. What makes it interesting is the science about insulin levels and how those affect fat burning. I like the idea of “intermittent fasting” and can see this regime appealing to fans of the 5+2 diet.

The downside is it could do with being a bit more lively - it’s quite dry and academic and you have to go quite a long way through before you get to the point. I would love it to be completely reorganised to have a clearer, fresher structure then I can see it would easily get a higher rating. The science could then support the plan rather than being the main focus.

Currently it’s really aimed at the middle aged overweight bloke who takes no exercise and is a poor cook. It’s s shame that the audience is limited in this way.

This book is simple.amd easy to follow , as far as the science involved is explained. How the diet works and what to do and how to start the diet is all explained in detail. Wether it works or not , is a thing to be seen after trial. It is a good read nonetheless. Food for thought and introspection of our lifestyle. It might get boring after some time though specially as some information is repetitive. I would have liked more visuals and diagrams in the book.