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This is not an easy read as it is full of technical information regarding the Paleo Diet. The information is good and updated, but will take a while to "digest."

I enjoyed this title, but if you're someone who has read a lot about weight loss, it's more on the basis side. If you don't want to be bogged down with too much detail or too heavy a book about eating, this would be a good choice. Thank you to Net Galley and Crown Publishing for an e-ARC of this title in exchange fro my honest review.

Well I definitely need to eat better now!

Robb Wolf does a very good job of laying out the science behind the Paleo diet and low carb diets without the reader needing a science degree. It is thorough, informative and addresses the current criticism about the way of eating.

I also like how he is not advocating a one size fits all approach to eating; that there are some people who do well on one type of meal plan and others that do not.

Read it, try it and maybe we will all be healthier in the long run.

This book, though quite conversationally written, wasn't what I was expecting. I was looking for a more defined instructional piece. The 7 day carb test was difficult to decipher, and the final dietary instructions were a little vague. I think it's a good intro to paleo eating, and it explains a lot of the theory of the science. I needed more on the implementation instructions.

This book is really informative and well-written. I feel like I can actually try a paleo plan without feeling overwhelmed. I will definitely do the 30 day trial and see if this type of plan actually works for me. The recipes and shopping lists are great. However the food matrix is EVERYTHING! I'm glad I picked this book because I've finally gotten a doable paleo plan.

The Paleo Diet Is More Misunderstood Than A Goth Kid Living In Arkansas

In WIRED TO EAT, Robb Wolf first explains how he got involved with Paleo, or the “ancestral diet.” Many years ago, he was very ill with ulcerative colitis: “I was facing a bowel resection, statins, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants. . . I thought I was going to die, and the idea was pretty appealing, considering how much my life and health sucked. I was a mess.” Out of desperation, he tried this “wacky” idea. Convinced (and healthier), he then made the Paleo philosophy an integral part of his life.

The first part of WIRED TO EAT is where we adopt an “Ancestral Health model” of diet. He calls this the “30-Day Reset.” The second part is the “7-Day Carb Test,” where we figure out exactly how certain food options affect us. In the second phase, you eat an exact amount of carbs, and you test your blood sugar level. Between 90 and 115. Here’s the key: You try different foods and see which ones cause an overly large spike. If so, that food is not your best choice.

Throughout the book, Robb emphasizes that everyone is different; thus, “Our individual needs may be profoundly different than those of our neighbor.” The author is brutally honest about the difficulty in making substantive changes to your lifestyle. He admits it will be tough.

Robb explains the scientific basis for a Paleo-type diet. The book is “Wired to Eat” because our genes encourage us to find food to eat. We humans used to be a lot more active, having to walk a long ways to get our food. Now, we don’t have to move at all! “Hunter-gatherers walked 5 to 10 miles most days. Today, many of us walk less than a half mile every day as we shuffle from house to car.” Making things worse, we live in a society full of foods that have been “engineered for overeating.” Then, if we try a simple (normal) meal, it tastes terrible! That’s why the first phase is called a “Reset.” The reset interrupts the constant stimulation about eating fast, unhealthy food. This phase “rewires” our appetite.

I thought some of the best sections were not even diet related. For example, one of the best sections is “How to Get Awesome Sleep.” In the section called, “The Puritan Work Ethic,” the author suggests that Americans get 2 ½ hours less sleep than in the 1970’s. This sacrifice is a terrible tradeoff. There are quite a few detailed tips for improving our sleep; here are some of my favorites:

1. Get more daytime sun on your person and in your eyes to establish a normal circadian rhythm.
2. Our evenings need to be darker, cooler, and not the equivalent of a rock concert if we want to get the best sleep possible.
3. Limit evening tech.
4. Sleep in a cool room.

As another example, Robb also explains that there is one thing that hurts us just as much as obesity or smoking. It’s called “social isolation” but it’s just plain loneliness. He gives suggestions on how to incorporate more social interaction into your life. For example, the author takes an exercise class with others. “Humans are social beings, and without adequate social connection our health and longevity can be as negatively impacted as if we had a pack-a-day smoking habit.”

All in all I found WIRED TO EAT to be a well-researched, clearly written book. Some parts were more valuable to me than others. I was already familiar with the “gut” aspects of healthy eating, so that section was not as interesting to me as it might be to others. On the other hand, I especially appreciated the author’s emphasis on social interaction and sleep.


Advance Review Copy courtesy of the publisher.

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A great guide to finding the path to health for your unique needs. Expands the options of the Paleo diet with customized diet options to fit individual needs.

Book could have been 1/2 the length and provided same information. Not very motivating and it seems like readily available info repackaged.