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34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Liberate yourself from obesity Apr 25, 2009
By Steve Burns
I agree with the principles put forth in this book not because it is my opinion but because I lost 60 pounds following a diet plan almost identical to the author's. Kevin Brown suggests eating the way humans ate through out history before the low-fat, artificial food craze began. The odd thing is that obesity and heart disease was almost unheard of until the cheap high carbohydrate food of the modern corporate world. Also the crazy 1000+ calorie restaurant meals with hundreds of carbohydrates in one setting has added to the epidemic.
The book suggests changing our eating to natural foods with a focus on proteins and natural fats. Avoid trans fats (Hydrogenated oils) that can damage the body. Your body needs protein as building blocks and essential fats for good health. Carbohydrates are not essential and should be limited to a few pieces of fruit and vegetables a day, make an effort to eat these in season and get them locally grown if possible to avoid insecticides. I learned that excessive water can actually cause your body to flush out minerals and nutrients, and we really need only a few cups of water a day not the 8 glasses recommended. MSG, splenda, and aspartame are not natural and should be avoided, the author explains why.
The diet is very practical with 2-3 meals a day based on your hunger. With the focus on quality proteins and fat as the focus and a small amount of natural carbohydrates. 50% of calories in a diet coming from fat could shock some people, but the numerous testimonials in the back of the book and my own experience should give you comfort that it works, the blood pressure readings and blood work proved it for me. Avoid all food that is processed, prepackaged, and manufactured. I like that the author talks about phasing in the changes slowly whether it is adding butter to margarine until it is all butter. Or phasing out diet colas, if you drink 6 a day, next week drink 5 a day, then 4 the next week etc. until you are down to replacing it with a more healthy natural drink. This principle is what made it possible for me to be successful in changing my eating behavior. I would eat a healthy breakfast for the first week, then add a healthy lunch the next week until I had changed my eating behavior. It works! The key is to reduce your carbohydrate intake to a normal level so your body quits releasing insulin to lower your blood sugar. The problem with this is that insulin is a fat storing hormone that causes your body to store fat and sends signals of hunger after it has lowered your blood sugar. This is not a low-carb diet, it is a normal-carb diet.
Just an excellent book that if you follow the program you will lose weight and become healthy and energetic. Open your mind to what really works and just try it, you will be shocked at the results.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Simple Test Jun 28, 2009
By Chris Tobin
Plagued with gastrointestinal problems since the age of 27, I have tried numerous diets, medications, and alternative remedies with little success. I really didn't expect that The Liberation Diet would be any different. But, if I had this information back then, I could have spared myself years of suffering!
I was skeptical at first, especially the part about drinking raw milk. Like most people, I had been programmed to believe that real milk was somehow dangerous. I was also convinced that I had to consume huge quantities of fiber each day to stay "healthy." Over the years, I kept wondering when the bloating, cramps, and pain would disappear.
Then, I had the opportunity to meet one of the authors, Kevin Brown, and hear his amazing presentation. Some of his suggestions seemed rather strange. How could I possibly eat eggs, bacon, butter, cheese, and red meat? Wait, I love all those things, but won't they make my symptoms worse? I thought, "What have I got to lose?"
I started gradually by changing one meal at a time. For breakfast, instead of my cardboard-tasting cereal with low-fat milk, I had farm-fresh eggs, bacon, sausage, and real milk. Over the next few weeks, I replaced my high-fiber bread and fiber supplements with more real dairy and proteins. I added some Greek yogurt and kefir as a snack or for those rare times when I felt hungry.
Talk about a liberation! I noticed improvement during the first week, even though I was only making slight changes to my diet. For years, I had to plan my day around meals and proximity to bathrooms. For those who suffer with GI problems, you know what I mean! But now, I'm free. I can eat whenever I want - including only two meals a day without being hungry - and go on long trips without fear.
So, if you're thinking about joining me on The Liberation Diet, here's a simple test. Read the book and gradually change your diet to real food. Then, go back to a high-fiber diet loaded with other carbohydrates as suggested by the USDA "food pyramid" and observe what happens. That sluggish, low-energy, bloated feeling will prove which is better!
Christopher
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Illness to Health and Aware of the MisInformation Epidemic Apr 21, 2009
By Lori Ann K. Ryan
"Laryan"
I have a clean and fresh start with my health, finally. The Liberation Diet has allowed me to understand the misleading information we all have been subjected to for so many years. As a Holistic Nutritionist, I too have suffered with many ailments, the latest being Bell's Palsy. I have been eating like a tiger for a 3 week period now.My aches and pains have vanished and I have lost weight by eating real food vs fake food.Kevin Brown's enlightenment on the subject of food and it's history are astounding.By page 19, I cried for humanity and all the pain children and the aging have suffered from diseases that food has caused. Our diet really does matter! Read this book and your health will regenerate when you eat like a TIGER!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Separating fact from fantasy... Dec 08, 2009
By Coach Morley
I recently had the pleasure of reading The Liberation Diet - it is an excellent book, written in a refreshing style, but beware, it's not for the feint of heart! Read this book only if you are seeking the truth about what kind of diet is best for you, especially in this era of processed, manufactured, and not-real food.
Many years ago I adopted the Atkins diet. Prior to adopting that regimen, I was putting on weight and found that eating pasta-based dishes simply were not satisfying my hunger. Within a matter of months (coupled with an exercise routine), I lost 35 pounds and felt totally nourished and fulfilled. And despite the success of that original program (and my own adaptation of that diet that worked for me), I never really knew why it worked, or why it was OK to eat this way - until I read The Liberation Diet.
I must confess that even though I had adopted a diet that conformed in large part to the one that is recommended, and well documented, in this book, I wondered about the impact all that "fat" was having in my diet, not to mention my arteries. My cholesterol levels remained normal, but the concern was always there. One of the great strengths of this book is learning the truth about the "science" behind the U.S. dietary policy.
In many respects, it is based on flawed research, given that the original conclusions by Ancel Keys at the USDA were based on the diets of seven countries that conformed to his thesis that "fat caused cardiac disease" and completely ignored the diets of 15 other countries that completely disproved his thesis. This book then goes on to explain the impact this mis-interpretation of the data had and it's subsequent influence on dietary rules and regulations. It is a bit humbling to learn that our phobia about fat is based on totally flawed research. The changes in our diet for just this one factor, alone, have had an enormous negative impact on the health and welfare of American citizens.
This is but one brief chapter in a book that sheds refreshing candor about all aspects of diet, including, the role of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, food additives, the role of exercise, and so on. It presents compelling facts and information that will, at first, confound you and then upon reflection, you will realize the profound distortions that have occurred in our diet in the last 100 years. It is vital that we have this broader historical perspective and The Liberation Diet is an excellent source for a straightforward and informative approach to improving your diet and providing a foundation for a better and more fulfilling life.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A Must Read for you health! May 13, 2010
By W. Sommers
My wife and I went to a meeting where Kevin Brown presented his ideas and diet. After hearing the information he presented, I purchased this book. I had concern about my health as my weight kept climbing and climbing due to my regular modern diet. Boy was this book a wake up call! I began the diet two months ago after finishing the book and am already down 30 lbs. I no longer feel tired in the afternoons after consuming high carb diets. Everything he states makes complete sense. I told my brother-in-law about this and a month later, he's already down 21 lbs! We both with I had met Kevin sooner. This book is a must read for anyone that has been struggling with both their weight and their health. What you have been told is the truth about 'the food pyramid' couldn't be farther from the truth about what you should eat!
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