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The Rosedale Diet
Finally—the ultimate diet for fast, safe weight loss, lifelong health, and longer life, based on more than twenty years of research and the latest findings on appetite and weight. Metabolic specialist Ron Rosedale, M.D., has designed the Rosedale Diet to regulate the powerful hormone leptin, which controls appetite and weight loss by telling the brain when to eat, how much to eat—and when to stop. New research shows that leptin may be one of the body's most important hunger control mechanisms. Control leptin, and you control your weight. Most people's leptin levels are out of control, causing them to overeat and to store fat rather than burn it. The only way to flip the "hunger switch" back to normal is through a diet high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates, saturated fat, and trans-fatty acids often found in processed food—plus just 15 minutes of daily exercise. Dr. Rosedale's 21-day diet plan is Just select from the many foods on his "A" list, including "healthy-fat" foods such as avocados, nuts, olives, lobster, crab, shrimp, goat cheese, Cornish game hen, venison, and more. Then gradually add foods from the "B" list, such as steak, lamb chops, fruits, beans, and so on. A 28-day menu plan and more than 100 recipes, such as Dilled Salmon and Fresh Asparagus, Gingery Chicken Soup, Lasagna, Black Bean Wrap, Raspberry Mousse Cake, and French Silk Pie, make eating the Rosedale way deliciously easy. Weight loss is just the beginning. The Rosedale Diet will make you feel satisfied, reduce cravings, and put you in control of your "sweet tooth." It can even help eliminate or reduce heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other conditions associated with "natural" aging, as many of Dr. Rosedale's patients can attest. You'll find inspiring stories from them—and the power to control your weight and improve your health—in this groundbreaking book.
336 pages, Paperback
First published August 17, 2004
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October 6, 2008
This book helped me choose the right foods for my metabolism. When I followed the food suggestions, I effortlessly lost 15 pounds in the first few weeks. Weight has continued to slowly drop now that I have adopted most of the author's advice but I am no longer following the plan scrupulously. Lost about 30 pounds in 9 months and never felt deprived.
February 18, 2012
My mother went to Dr Rosedale for several years. she lost weight naturally and said she felt the best she's ever felt. She has continued these habits even after he moved away. She is 86 years old now and remains very healthy and active.
October 23, 2012
Dr. Rosedale presents some great information, and includes some great reference charts. I do wish he didn't sound so egotistical at times (e. g. "this is the only diet in the world that will work for you"), but the information is very useful, nonetheless.
February 14, 2025
Good if you are a beginner. A good amount of supplement knowledge is there. However, if you want to dig deeper into the macros and micros of nutrition, this is not the book you are looking for.
August 12, 2015
Ron Rosedale is a medical doctor specialised in nutritional and metabolic medicine working in Colorado. He has treated thousands of diabetic and heart disease patients so successfully that the overwhelming majority have completely recovered from these conditions that simply express a metabolic disfunction related to insulin, but usually regarded as chronic and incurable diseases.
Rosedale has written many articles, and has given many presentations, all of which can be found on the web (http://drrosedale.com/rosedale_writing). In just a few words his dietary recommendations that he has applied with remarkable success to thousands of his patients suffering either from diabetes-related or cardiovascular problems through his medical practice, are based on his study and understanding of Insulin and its metabolic effects. They are simple: no sugars or starchy carbs, lots of fibrous vegetables, lots of fat from nuts, avocados, and olive and coconut oil, and a relatively small amount of protein. He calls it a low carb, high fat, moderate protein diet. In practice, his diet basically consists of eating lots of nuts, green salads and green vegetables, and small amounts of fish and meat.
Although he basically only discusses, and therefore maybe only considers macronutrients: carbs, fat, and protein, and there is so much more than this to consider, it is indeed the most basic, and thus the most important to start with.
Rosedale has written many articles, and has given many presentations, all of which can be found on the web (http://drrosedale.com/rosedale_writing). In just a few words his dietary recommendations that he has applied with remarkable success to thousands of his patients suffering either from diabetes-related or cardiovascular problems through his medical practice, are based on his study and understanding of Insulin and its metabolic effects. They are simple: no sugars or starchy carbs, lots of fibrous vegetables, lots of fat from nuts, avocados, and olive and coconut oil, and a relatively small amount of protein. He calls it a low carb, high fat, moderate protein diet. In practice, his diet basically consists of eating lots of nuts, green salads and green vegetables, and small amounts of fish and meat.
Although he basically only discusses, and therefore maybe only considers macronutrients: carbs, fat, and protein, and there is so much more than this to consider, it is indeed the most basic, and thus the most important to start with.
January 2, 2021
I read this book a long time ago and found the notes in computer.
The Rosedale Diet
Eating the right amount of protein increases fat burning – eating too much reduces it.
reduces blood sugar rise
enhances insulin and leptin sensitivity
creates extra heat
reduces heart attack risk
reduces free radical
Avoid – shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tile fish – mercury levels
Best – sardines, olive oil – low toxic metal levels
No peanuts – not a nut – a bean.
Hummus allowed with olive oil and garlic.
Limit beans – not good source of protein – high in carbs. – exception – black beans.
Avoid protein at night – revs up metabolism.
Excess protein – most thermogenic food – creates excess heat – harmful to your body.
Right amount – 60 to 75 gms or 3 to 5 portions of 15 – 20 gms each.
Foods allowed:
Nuts, lots of salads with avocado or olive oils, fish, eggs, poultry, game, veggie burgers, protein powders(egg, veg, whey), all green veggies.
“Pregnenolone” – adrenal fatique – stabilizing effect – brain – memory booster,
concentration, elevated mood, reduces mental fatique.
Take basal temperature in morning – average – 97.8 ….when metabolism is efficient it will be lowered by 0.2 degrees.
“Vinpociline” – (Europe and Japan) – used for stroke – impaired blood flow – dilates arteries – 1 mg capsule daily.
“Arginine” – 6 gms a day
The Rosedale Diet
Eating the right amount of protein increases fat burning – eating too much reduces it.
reduces blood sugar rise
enhances insulin and leptin sensitivity
creates extra heat
reduces heart attack risk
reduces free radical
Avoid – shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tile fish – mercury levels
Best – sardines, olive oil – low toxic metal levels
No peanuts – not a nut – a bean.
Hummus allowed with olive oil and garlic.
Limit beans – not good source of protein – high in carbs. – exception – black beans.
Avoid protein at night – revs up metabolism.
Excess protein – most thermogenic food – creates excess heat – harmful to your body.
Right amount – 60 to 75 gms or 3 to 5 portions of 15 – 20 gms each.
Foods allowed:
Nuts, lots of salads with avocado or olive oils, fish, eggs, poultry, game, veggie burgers, protein powders(egg, veg, whey), all green veggies.
“Pregnenolone” – adrenal fatique – stabilizing effect – brain – memory booster,
concentration, elevated mood, reduces mental fatique.
Take basal temperature in morning – average – 97.8 ….when metabolism is efficient it will be lowered by 0.2 degrees.
“Vinpociline” – (Europe and Japan) – used for stroke – impaired blood flow – dilates arteries – 1 mg capsule daily.
“Arginine” – 6 gms a day
October 9, 2013
I was surprised at how poorly done this book was. There is a ton of cringeworthy and unjustified extreme self promotion by the author throughout. Rosedale actually claims that is the ONLY diet that will work, despite the fact this is one Paleo-ish diet plan or book of MANY, and not even among the best of them.
The book also contains many ignorant and incorrect statements about the supposed 'dangers' of saturated fat. It seems outdated in parts.
There are so many better healthy eating books out there (as I have mentioned in so many other reviews, so wont again!) talking about high fat diets, moderate protein of high quality, and lower or low carbs. So many - and with excellent references, up to date and more complete health information and a non-egotistical writing style.
Jodi Bassett, The Hummingbirds' Foundation for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Health Healing and Hummingbirds
The book also contains many ignorant and incorrect statements about the supposed 'dangers' of saturated fat. It seems outdated in parts.
There are so many better healthy eating books out there (as I have mentioned in so many other reviews, so wont again!) talking about high fat diets, moderate protein of high quality, and lower or low carbs. So many - and with excellent references, up to date and more complete health information and a non-egotistical writing style.
Jodi Bassett, The Hummingbirds' Foundation for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Health Healing and Hummingbirds
June 14, 2012
Great book! A complete start to finish on how to get started and maintain a low-carb lifestyle. Not the Atkins Diet, but a better way to live. Much lower protein intake and easier on your body. I am 4 weeks in and feel great. I have lost 12 pounds and I am down from a 34 waist to a 32 waist in my pants. As some others have mentioned, the fish is too much for me. I have started taking a DHA/EPA supplement instead. The milk issue is related to, among other things, lactose. It is a sugar, carb, and to be avoided for anyone trying to keep glucose levels down. That is what I needed being pre-diabetic. I don't miss milk and I get all the Vitamin D I need from being in the sun and the multi-vitamin I take.
June 30, 2016
This diet is pretty much Paleo only with a few more rules. Daily protein amount is specified and sucralose (Splenda) and stevia are allowed. I have no doubt that this diet would help with diabetes and aging. I just don't know if it has to be this hard. I prefer diets that don't require counting (Whole30.)
However, the book is full of good, healthy information and the recipes are doable and familiar. There are no photos to tempt you into trying new things. It is worth a look for those looking to explore a healthy way to get rid of some health issues.
However, the book is full of good, healthy information and the recipes are doable and familiar. There are no photos to tempt you into trying new things. It is worth a look for those looking to explore a healthy way to get rid of some health issues.
June 17, 2016
Excellent resource on HFLC Lifestyle
Dr. Ron Rosedale was ahead of his time in 2004 when this book first came out. This is an excellent resource on resolving type 2 diabetes and obesity problems and incorporating a high fat, low carbohydrate (and moderate protein) lifestyle/regiment to solve/eliminate these problems.
Dr. Ron Rosedale was ahead of his time in 2004 when this book first came out. This is an excellent resource on resolving type 2 diabetes and obesity problems and incorporating a high fat, low carbohydrate (and moderate protein) lifestyle/regiment to solve/eliminate these problems.
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August 5, 2011It was great until I got to the part where the author actually said that we don't need milk in our diets. He said that after we are weaned as babies, we never need milk again! Or fruit!! That was it for me.......it's going in the garage sale.
May 28, 2012
The book has some interesting recipes. Especially if you are looking for some good ideas for low-carb meals. But I'm not sure I completely agree with the overall approached outlined in this book for me -- way too much fish and a lot of the fruit I personally like is listed as something to avoid.
March 14, 2012
If I could give a cookbook 5 stars I would. He gets de-moted 1 star because it's a titch extreme. Use this diet in moderation and you've got a winner. Some killer recipes in there!
March 19, 2009
A bit better than Mastering Leptin even though it was based on it.
April 27, 2012
The diet works.
June 3, 2012
His opinion of saturated fat is slightly off as is his opinion on milk products, but this is a great entry book for a low carb lifestyle.
January 9, 2015
Lots of great science presented clearly and applied well.
And I lost almost 100 pounds so it works!
And I lost almost 100 pounds so it works!
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