The Starch Solution cover art

The Starch Solution

Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good!

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

The Starch Solution

By: John McDougall, Mary McDougall
Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
Try Premium Plus free

Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $31.99

Buy Now for $31.99

About this listen

From Atkins to Dukan, fear of the almighty carb has taken over the diet industry for the past few decades - even the mere mention of a starch-heavy food is enough to trigger an avalanche of shame and longing. But the truth is, carbs are not the enemy. Now, best-selling author John A. McDougall, MD, and his kitchen-savvy wife, Mary, prove that a starch-rich diet can actually help us lose weight, prevent a variety of ills, and even cure common diseases. By fueling the body primarily with carbohydrates rather than proteins and fats, listeners will feel satisfied, boost energy, and look and feel their best.

Including a 7-day sure-start plan, helpful weekly menu planner, and nearly 100 delicious, affordable recipes, The Starch Solution is a groundbreaking program that will help listeners shed pounds, improve their health, save money, and change their lives.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2012 John A. McDougall (P)2016 Tantor Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Low Carb Weight Loss & Weight Control

Critic Reviews

"The book's solid scientific information and feasible regimen make the McDougall case for starches quite persuasive and promising." ( Publishers Weekly)
All stars
Most relevant  
This was a whole new perspective of starch which I found liberating and inspiring, based on his experiences working as a Doctor

liberating

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Loved this book very much.
It was an easy read.
Read it in 3 days.
Very informative.
If you want knowledge on starch; well this is the book for you.
Highly recommend!!!

A must read

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I had been wanting to read this book for a while and it was quite interesting. I feel it would have been easier to listen to and digest if it was read by Dr McDougall himself. As it was it sounded a bit robotic and monotonous. Still, I’m glad I purchased it. The other thing I didn't realise was that there are helpful images (such as how to serve your plate) that are in the paperback version but have not been added to the PDF library which is disappointing.

Interesting book only recipe PDFs avail in library

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This book is loaded with so much excellent information! I’ve now ordered a copy of the physical book. Highly recommended.

Loaded with vital information

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Very easy to listen to this narrator. Which allows me to absorb all this brilliantly explained information. Excellent book.

Excellent narration

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This is a confronting piece of research, sure to touch a nerve; whatever your eating habits are.

I studied nutrition at an academic level until I couldn't believe what I was reading and hearing any more. It just didn't add up, let alone make any common sense.

Do I agree with every recommendation set out in the Mc Dougall diet? Nope.The author does encourage open debate and (having a quick look through the website videos), isn't at all closed minded. There's some conflicting information within the book in places and it does go into rant mode periodically.

I found the overuse of testimonials and study after study references tedious, but someone else might hear just what they need to that day. The pdf file of recipes is a great reference, and makes up for a lot of the book's shortcomings.

One thing is certain, rice, potatoes and a rainbow of veggies and fruit making up your appropriate calorie intake will not make your life any shorter with disease, and they certainly won't kill you unless you choke on them.

Nobody has died from eating rice vegetables yet

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
this is a real eye opener, everything I have been told about starch is the opposite. I can't wait to get started. and learn more. thank you Dr M.

starch your way to health

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Loved this book love the science love the logic animal products be gone!! I have lost 8lbs in my first 2 weeks thank you Dr McDougall!!! Loving the food and never hungry

Well he scienced the hell out of that

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This is a great book. I've read the original book twice and this audible version is perfect for busy people on the go. Packed with a lot of information, research and backed up by a lot of references and studies. I highly recommend it especially to the skeptics who want to understand the truth about food.

Great Book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The truth has come out and proven to myself it works over the years my waste line goes up and down pending on how much and what I eat . My weight goes from 135kg down to 82kg and still going
Michael (Bones)

I love potatoes always have

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.