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After finishing the book, I followed-up with Dr. McDougall, who is mentioned towards the end of the book. I switched to a vegan, oil-free lifestyle. At first it was difficult, but now I find it pretty easy.
I came across this book while I was reading reviews on Amazon. An impressive reviewer recommended this book, and I'm so glad that he did.

I learned about the book from a coworker of mine over a group lunch at a hamburger shop out of all places in Sunnyvale, CA :-) In a nutshell, reading The China Study has a been a life changing experience for good!

My transition has not been completely trouble-free as I discovered a gluten intolerance a year in. I think this has a lot to do with why I didn't do well on a vegan diet when I tried it in college. I wish I'd had better info then on how to go vegan.

I heard about this book from quotes in Eat to live book by Dr.Fuhrman. Though I can't recall how I get to know Eat to live in the first place :(

If yes, how did you originally hear about this book?"
Yup, I did (although like the author, I'm not to fond of the word "vegan" due to the usually moral connotation it has). I just happened to come across a Spanish translation of it in a local mall here in Argentina, thought it might be interesting so made a bit of research about it and later bought it. Probably the best decision I took in quite some time.



Shel wrote: "Getting close to celebrating my three year vegan anniversary after reading The China Study and eating a very good nutritarian diet at this point (lots of veggies, fruits, and whole foods). I cook a..."
Interesting that you brought up Gluten issues. I read the book, cleaned out my cupboards and proceeded to go in blind really. Within I'd say one to 1.5 years I had a full blown gluten issue which was discovered when I went for gluten shots in my lower back for loose ligaments. Strange really but I got completely lucky and have not looked back. I do not stick to vegan however that said I do not touch meat. I wondered if I was the only one who didn't fit the profile of feeling great and losing weight? I lost a bit but with all the grains and the misconceptions of going on such a strict regimen I really messed up my digestive system. Would love to hear how you are today?

Digestive issues resolved, no true gluten-intolerance. All good again.

Sejal, I'm tempted to take that plant-based nutrition course too, just for personal interest. What did you think?


If yes, how did you originally hear about this book?