The Hamptons Diet: Lose Weight Quickly and Safely with the Doctor's Delicious Meal Plans

The latest offering from this former Medical Director of the Atkins Center is his best work yet - from both a reading standpoint and with the viewpoint of the average dieter (in other words, with a realistic assessment of what the average person is and is not willing to do on a long-term basis) considered.The Hamptons Diet focuses on controlling the number and quality of carbs eaten while eating the right types of food and fat. This book is much lighter on the actual science (the part that goes right over most reader?s heads anyway) and a lot heavier on the simply explained How-To?s (the part the average reader benefits from the most.)The Hamptons Diet introduces several new food pyramids, instead of just turning the Standard USDA food pyramid upside-down. This strategy will help you to make wise food choices from each food category while not making you feel hopeless about *never* again eating [whatever your favorite is]. For each of the food groups, there is a separate pyramid that presents the basic choices in levels of desirability - in other words, choices can be made that are always desirable and preferred over all others, even if the other choices are not actually prohibited, per se. In the protein pyramid, processed and fried meats are not actually prohibited, but they are undesirable in comparison to the other choices, so they appear up at the peak of the pyramid, with a recommendation to limit their consumption. There are separate pyramids for vegetables, grains, fruit and sugars, fats and oils. Whole grains and legumes are allowed on the Hamptons Diet, in varying amounts depending on your individual needs/progress.I can definitely see myself sticking to this one for the rest of my life, and I find myself becoming quite fond of the taste of mac-nut oil!Dr. Pescatore explains clearly in the Hamptons Diet that where he differs from Dr. Atkins is in the amount and type of fats he recommends, not the basic principles. The Hamptons Diet prescribes the regular use of macadamia nut oil as the sole added fat, in place of all other choices. Because macadamia nut oil contains equally balanced omega-3 and omega-6 fats and is also the richest in monounsaturated omega-9 fats with a high smoke-point, he says it is by far the healthiest choice for everyone.I am sure you are wondering about the differences between this plan and the South Beach Diet, given the similarity in their names and the timing of their publication. In this low-carber's opinion, the Hamptons Diet is far preferable. I base this opinion on the fact that while dairy products are not encouraged in large amounts on the Hamptons Diet, you may still choose to eat the less processed, full-fat, pure forms of these foods when you do choose to eat dairy. South Beach encourages liquid margarine substitutes in spite of warnings against hydrogenated and trans-fatty acids, and also encourages non-fat or low-fat dairy substitutes, in spite of the fact that the lower-fat versions of these foods consist mostly of chemicals.One of Dr. Pescatore?s strongest consistent messages over the years, a message for which he has earned my utmost respect, is that we should ALL be eating REAL FOOD - the less processed, and the less manipulated, the better. He warns to never eat trans-fats, margarine, hydrogenated fats, or - this will be surprising to some - canola oil (completely man-made, and highly refined.) He also discourages the use of grapeseed oil.Dr. Pescatore refers specifically to protein shakes, bars, and most commercially produced low-carb snack foods as ?crutches?. He states unequivocally that there is no such thing as a ?net? carbohydrate, and while still encouraging high fiber foods, says that the only number that counts on any label is the official total carb count. (Talk about taking a stand - hear, hear! for the complete lack of potential confusion in this message! HOW REFRESHING IS THAT.)Dr. P also encourages organic foods, while recognizing that not everyone will be able to afford to eat organically all the time, including himself. He recommends if you can only afford to eat one organic food on a regular basis, to make it eggs. Organically-raised eggs tend to have a perfect 1 to 1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats, while the omega-6 fats (the ones we tend to get too many of) in commercial eggs can appear in a ratio of as great as 19 to 1!It appears that even if his body is in the Hamptons most of the time these days, Dr. P's wallet and sensibilities have remained firmly in middle America. That is just one of the reasons that I recommend that you RUN - Don't Walk - and get your own copy of the Hamptons Diet.HAMPTONS DIET SUMMARY:- Encourages use of Australian macadamia nut oil in place of all other added oils and fats- Encourages organic foods and discourages all highly processed foods- Restricts total carb intake according to weight loss or maintenance phase, with no truly forbidden foods- Introduces a whole new set of new food pyramids to help dieters make wise choices from each food category- Encourages moderate alcohol consumption

I have read many books on dieting and nutrition, and this book is nothing special. I like his overall message, but I think you get more info and a better nutritional diet with South Beach. The recipes in the Hamptons are pretty good, but again, the South Beach cookbook is worlds better.I think I'm sour on this book because the main difference between this book and others is his recommendation about Macadamia Nut Oil instead of Olive Oil . He goes on and on about it, and even recommends a brand. I bought it, and it's good, but he owns the company. I just think it's in bad taste to act like you are being objective about a recommendation, and then you are really trying to sell your own product. He should have been upfront about that.

I’ve read some pretty negative comments on Dr. Pescatore’s Hamptons Diet, so right up front I’m going to tell you I’m just an average American earning under $40K a year, don’t own a home, and drive a beat-up car. In other words, I’m probably living below the average standard of living to many Americans earning $65K or more a year. Therefore, I’m a person who’s not getting kickbacks, favors or benefits for what I’m about to you to tell you.The Hampton’s diet works. Its effective. You will lose weight. Your body will begin to heal itself. Your body will no longer be a place where pain and disease may flourish and hinder your life.I’m in my early fifties. Started experiencing what may be described as IBS. My body just forgot how to go. The Hamptons diet has made me regular. How? Because I stop eating fats and oils that cause inflammation in my body and focused on Omega 3s. I weighed 240 pounds but now weigh 180 pounds and still losing. My blood pressure was pre-hypertension. My lower number was hitting in the 80’s. No more. I’m back to normal like 115 over 75. I had experienced angina and chest pains. That’s all gone now. My respiratory system was prone to allergies, sinus infections, colds during allergy season or shifts in temperature. No more. I can breathe easy now.The Hamptons Diet is not just another low carb diet. Its an education. It’s a way of life. Its liberating your body from pain and disease to health.Don’t argue that you can’t afford eat organic and natural or its too expensive. The majority of Americans earn more money than I do and I’m budgeting the cost. Why? Because I don’t want pain to exist in my body. Why pay the pharmaceutical companies for all the drugs you are consuming and still feel terrible when you can buy organic and natural and feel pain free? Where would you rather put your money?Don’t argue that the diet gets boring eating the same thing over and over again because people are eating the same food over and over again that’s hurting their body.Yes, Dr. Pesactore offers the Macadamia Nut Oil and makes money from you buying it. So what? Dr. Pescatore has taken the time that millions of other human beings haven’t done and uncovered knowledge and methodologies to transform your body into a bulwark against pain and disease. I appreciate all the work he has done. I have no problem exchanging some of my money for the implementations of his scholarship, expertise, knowledge and hard work. I’m healthy because I chose to adopt Dr. Pescatore’s healthy implementations. He should be paid if I want to learn from him.You will be surprised to learn that oils you thought were healthy are actually making your body prone to disease. That means ditch the poly-saturated omega 6’s. Dr. Pescatore explains that.Discover carbohydrates that are making you fat as opposed to fat itself. Learn to eat the right carbohydrates and control how many carbs you eat. Dr. Pescatore explains that.Are you ready to reboot your life? Yes. Buy this book, read it, learn from it and implement it.

Am always looking for the perfect doable diet for me. This one has some useful info but nothing really new. Might be a good choice for someone else.

I have valued Dr Pescatore's products for many years. I consider this book an exceptional one.I have valued Dr Pescatore's books for many years. I consider this one exceptional. The book not only explains the reasons for certain foods, the way to prepare food and how easy it is to change the way you eat so that it becomes a life long change. The delicious recipes are such a change from the usual boring way of eating in other diets that do not work. I highly recommend this book as one that works and is a pleasure to read as well as a pleasure to see the great results.

Its a most interesting book. I plan on using the diet in 2019

I don't need to lose weight. But I do have gallstones. This book is good for finicky diets.

There are some gorgeous recipes inside, but you need a fat wallet to eat them on a regular basis. Like all diet though, you still need will power.

The meals that they are using are too difficult or costly to get

Sorry not for me , didnt understand it , It didnt give you any get up and go to do it .

Ein tolles Buch ( auf Englisch ) Ich hoffe das auch der deutsche Band raus kommt und die Einstellung die Ernährungsweise vieler Frauen und Männer revolutioniert!