The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World by Mark Hyman

The Pegan Diet is a surprising mix of principles from both the Paleo and the vegan diets, with an emphasis on healthy fats, a low-sugar approach, and high-quality proteins. Written by renowned physician and author Dr. Mark Hyman, The Pegan Diet offers readers a comprehensive guide to reclaiming their health in a nutritionally confusing world.

The Pegan Diet is based on a combination of the Paleo and vegan diets, with a few unique principles, as outlined in Dr. Hyman's book. The two key principles of the Pegan Diet are eating real, unprocessed foods and minimizing added sugars. Other key principles include eating enough healthy fats, avoiding gluten and dairy, and eating grass-fed meat and wild-caught fish instead of processed products. Additionally, the Pegan Diet emphasizes eating ample amounts of vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, while limiting animal products and processed foods.

To help readers better understand the Pegan Diet, Dr. Hyman outlines 21 practical principles for reclaiming health, including shopping seasonally, focusing on nutrient dense foods, eating enough fat to keep full and energized, avoiding processed ingredients and artificial flavorings, shopping for organic foods and grass-fed meats, steering clear of foods with added sugars, and avoiding going for long periods of time without eating. To help readers with the transition to the Pegan Diet, Dr. Hyman also details the essentials for stocking a pantry and fridge with healthy foods.

The Pegan Diet encourages home cooking, as it is often the healthiest and most economical option. However, the book also provides helpful advice on eating out, eating on a budget, and eating in an unfamiliar environment. Additionally, Dr. Hyman's book provides detailed explanations of the different sources of proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, as well as the nutritional benefits of each.

Though the Pegan Diet is largely plant-based, Dr. Hyman advocates for the inclusion of sustainably raised animal products and healthy fats like coconut oil and nuts, as these can provide essential nutrients. With plentiful helpful tips and a focus on whole, unprocessed foods, readers of the book will find no shortage of advice on how to make their diet both nutritionally sound and delicious.

With The Pegan Diet, Dr. Hyman offers a comprehensive guide for reclaiming health in a nutritionally confusing world. By offering an approachable approach to diet and nutrition that combines both the Paleo and vegan diets, Dr. Hyman provides readers with an easy-to-follow plan and offers valuable insights into the key principles of reclaiming health. With its comprehensive overview of the essentials of a healthy diet, The Pegan Diet is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle.