The Obesity Code Cookbook

I’m just a couple of weeks in so will have to get back to you on the weight loss part (although my clothes fit better already, stopped weighing myself a long time ago), but these are some of the most delicious recipes I’ve ever made out of a cookbook. I feel like I’m eating restaurant quality food and I’m feeling quite “cheffy” in the kitchen. My husband loves them too. I thought I would feel hungry and unsatisfied without a potato or some other carb, but I’m feeling satisfied and not hungry or tempted to eat before bed. I hope for another recipe book from. Dr. Fung.

Im Gegensatz zu vielen amerikanischen Rezensionen kann ich nicht behaupten, hier würden unnötig schwer einzukaufende Bestandteile gefordert oder das Essen sei zu kompliziert zuzubereiten. Ich denke das meiste hat ein europäischer Haushalt ohnehin vorrätig, zu kaufen gibt es definitiv alles auch ohne größeren Aufwand. Das Buch hat nicht für jedes Gericht auch ein hübsches Foto, gefühlt ein Drittel wird auch optisch präsentiert. Wer sich gerne optisch führen lässt wird vielleicht mit einem anderen Werk glücklicher. Und, nicht zu vergessen: anders als andere Kochbücher werden hier keine Kalorienangaben zu den Gerichten gemacht. Das kann allerdings nur überraschen, wenn man die Philosophie des Herausgebers ignoriert: Eine Kalorie ist eben nicht eine Kalorie. Was man aufnimmt, aber im Darm nur teilweise resorbiert, zählt für die Darmbakterien, aber nicht für den Menschen. Proteine verbrauchen zur Verbrennung Energie, da sie hierfür erst umgebaut werden müssen. Fructose belastet die Leber massiv. Die alte Rechnung FdH geht eben nicht völlig auf: sie macht Abnehmen schwerer und tut wenig für die Gesundheit, denn schließlich ist zuviel Körperfett ein Symptom und nicht die eigentliche Krankheit. Die Einleitung geht darauf in aller Kürze und ohne tiefer Erklärung ein. Die Rezepte sind weder rein Keto oder Vegetarisch, jedoch durchgehend low carb, bezogen auf den tatsächlich für den Körper verfügbaren Nährwert. Die Mengenangaben schwanken zwischen 4 und 6 Personen, aber auch für mich als Teilzeitsingle ist es unproblematisch, entsprechend herunter zu rechnen. Ich bin mit dem Kauf sehr zufrieden.

Backstory: When I was diagnosed Type 2 diabetes about a year and a half ago, I was a bit shell shocked, if maybe not surprised. My lifestyle and genetics (mainly my lifestyle, or lack thereof) made it almost an unavoidable given. I went from working over 40 hours a week on my feet to being a 24/7 caregiver to my elderly parents. The sedentary lifestyle and terrible food choices put me on the fast track to diabetes, so, yeah, I guess I wasn't surprised. After that almost predictable diagnosis, I did what many do..Google. And even looked on Youtube. It was on Youtube that I found what I call my saving grace....Dr. Jason Fung. He was the first Youtube video that resonated with me. It finally made sense, and a "lightbulb" moment happened. I didn't need the seeming unavoidable sentence of a lifetime prescription of med's..I just needed to drastically change what I ate. I was a bit hesitant to try Intermittent Fasting that Jason talked about, but I thought, why not? I immediately lost a lot of weight and noticed changes in my overall health for the better. I had more energy and felt like 'my old self' again, not a tired worn out old lady. Shoot, I was only in my late 40's, yet until 'discovering' Jason Fung, I had felt as old as my parents, who were in their 80's. I also tried to figure out an eating plan like Dr. Fung alluded to, and that led me to basically begin following low carb/low sugar eating habits. I don't like to use the word 'keto,' but rather low carb/low sugar. Sugar is truly the enemy, and carbs run close behind sugar for sabotaging health, imho. So, I had since always been wanting/wishing for/hoping with all my heart that the 'master' himself finally put out a cookbook, and here it is, and I am not disappointed. I always thought, what does Dr. Fung eat..? Well, these recipes may or may not be what he eats on the daily, but they are apparently Fung-approved. And they all look like what I imagined Dr. Fung eating, wholesome REAL food, nothing fancy, no exotic nor expensive ingredients, just REAL FOOD recipes. Easy to understand, easy to make. Yes, I already know by perusing this cookbook, there are the types of recipes that my bloodwork thanks me for, and I want to thank Jason Fung and the publisher for. Finally, the 'master' has spoken..and this is my 'bible..Thank you, Dr. Fung. You have helped me avoid a very ugly path of unhealthiness. I am so grateful. This is all I need. Yes, I have some 'keto' and low carb/low sugar cookbooks, but this is one 'healthy' cookbook that will always be on my top shelf, easy to access. This one will never end up in the donation bin. Thank you again, Dr. Fung, and I will always look forward to your next book!

Right away I tried the chia seed parfait - using the frozen fruit I had in the freezer (cherries, blueberries, mango) - I enjoyed it and it was nice to eat something that was only sweetened by the natural fruit. I find there is flexibility with the ingredients in the recipes. There are a few recipes I want to try - I like the pictures and don't need pictures for everything. Most recipes are easy to follow & not complicated. Anyone who is adventurous & health conscious would have the ingredients listed in this book - I didn't find that there were ingredients not in my cupboards. It has a good read at the beginning to educate people on the Obesity Code - I have just started the Intermittent Fasting and it was not as difficult as I thought it would be. It is actually good to feel a little bit hungry. I am losing weight. It is a commitment to make this your lifestyle. I have tried many diets & I remember that the intermittent fasting worked the best for me in the past as well. I am more motivated towards getting to a healthier weight & trying the recipes than I have been in a long time.

Great Hardcover book, with plenty of photos. Simple recipes, with ingredients you can find at a good grocery store. So far I made the Shepherds Pie with the sweet potato mash and the Gruyere Meatloaf. Both delicious. Have many more on my food list.