New favorite nutrition book

I can see my father-in-law rolling his eyes at me now. :) Some of you love to hear about nutrition and others don't. If you don't, just skip this post. I don't mind. :)

I've read lots of nutrition books, from "China Study" to "Nourishing Traditions", and everything in between. If you're familiar with those two, you know they are complete opposites. I've heard so many opposing view points that I gave up on my study of nutrition for a while. Then I found The Perfect 10 Diet as a free download, and thought why not? 

I am pretty open minded and enjoy reading things that are nontraditional and controversial. The book challenges what I have believed my whole life--that we should eat a low fat diet--but it actually makes sense. I don't understand completely how our bodies work. I can't tell you what every nutrient does for our bodies, but this book rang true. Maybe I am just gullible. :) Very possible.

Some key points that  may shock you:  

• The formula for the Perfect 10 Diet is 40-20-40: 40 percent of calories should come from carbohydrates, 20 percent from protein, and 40 percent from fat (natural fats). 
• Followers of the Perfect 10 Diet should eat saturated fats such as those found in real butter and whole milk.  
• Cholesterol-rich food is not bad for you. 
• Lean meats such as beef, pork, and lamb are not good for you.

I know what you are thinking. Whoa! What that heck?!? That can't be right! Especially since it is a book about weight loss. That is what made this book so intriguing.

Other points that may or may not shock you:

Sugar is the devil.
The diet is low dairy.
The diet is low on grains, but not carbs.
Organics are best for us.
This diet actually helps lower cholesterol levels.

The book is all about balancing hormones in order to lose weight. Even though it talks a lot about weight loss it is more than that. There is a weight loss plan and and a maintenance plan. The difference is in the number of grains you consume.

 You will have to read it see why he believes the way he does. Really interesting read. Go ahead call me crazy.