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Twelve-time New York Times bestselling author Mark Hyman, MD, presents his unique Pegan diet—including meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists.

For decades, the diet wars have pitted advocates for the low-carb, high-fat paleo diet against advocates of the exclusively plant-based vegan diet and dozens of other diets leaving most of us bewildered and confused. For those of us on the sidelines, trying to figure out which approach is best has been nearly impossible—both extreme diets have unique benefits and drawbacks. But how can it be, we've asked desperately, that our only options are bacon and butter three times a day or endless kale salads? How do we eat to reverse disease, optimal health, longevity and performance. How do we eat to reverse climate change? There must be a better way!

Fortunately, there is. With The Pegan Diet's food-is-medicine approach, Mark Hyman explains how to take the best aspects of the paleo diet (good fats, limited refined carbs, limited sugar) and combine them with the vegan diet (lots and lots of fresh, healthy veggies) to create a delicious diet that is not only good for your brain and your body, but also good for the planet.

Featuring thirty recipes and plenty of infographics illustrating the concepts, The Pegan Diet offers a balanced and easy-to-follow approach to eating that will help you get, and stay, fit, healthy, focused, and happy—for life.

In a world drowning in conflicting nutrition advice, "The Pegan Diet" emerges as a beacon of clarity, providing actionable and scientifically backed principles for reclaiming optimal health. Drawing inspiration from both paleo and vegan diets, this revolutionary approach merges the best of both worlds, resulting in a nutritionally diverse and balanced lifestyle that caters to your body's unique needs.

With its emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods and a mindful approach to nutrition, "The Pegan Diet" is not just another fad diet. It's a sustainable, long-term solution for achieving lasting health and vitality. Dive into the world of "The Pegan Diet" today and unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier you!

Key Principles of "The Pegan Diet":

1. Embrace a Nutrient-Dense Lifestyle: Prioritize whole, unrefined foods rich in antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients.

2. Strike a Balance: Combine the benefits of plant-based and animal-based foods, ensuring a diverse and balanced intake of macronutrients and micronutrients.

3. Minimize Processed Foods: Shun ultra-processed foods laden with added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients.

4. Prioritize Fruits and Vegetables: Let nature's bounty be the foundation of your meals, aiming for a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables each day.

5. Choose Healthy Fats Wisely: Embrace monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from sources like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, while limiting saturated and trans fats.

6. Opt for Lean Protein: Select lean animal proteins like fish, poultry, and certain cuts of red meat, and include plant-based protein sources like beans, lentils, and tofu.

7. Limit Grains and Legumes: Moderate your intake of grains and legumes, focusing on whole grains and avoiding highly processed or gluten-containing options.

8. Eliminate Added Sugars: Boycott added sugars in all forms, including table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and sugary beverages.

9. Embrace Mindful Eating: Cultivate a conscious approach to eating, savoring each bite and paying attention to your body's signals of hunger and fullness.

10. Stay Hydrated: Make water your primary beverage, staying adequately hydrated throughout the day and avoiding sugary drinks.