Contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Copyright
4. Dedication
5. Foreword by Dean Ornish, MD
6. Introduction by John Mackey
7. PART I. THE WHOLE TRUTH: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT DIET AND HEALTH
   1. 1. Are You a Whole Foodie? Defining the Optimum Diet
   2. 2. Calorie Rich, Nutrient Poor: Obesity, Chronic Disease, and the Modern Dietary Dilemma
   3. 3. Connecting Diet and Disease: Nutritional Science Looks at the Big Picture
   4. 4. Reverse-Engineering Longevity: Food and Culture in the Blue Zones
   5. 5. Let Food Be Thy Medicine: Using Diet to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
   6. 6. The Epidemic of Our Time: Demystifying Diabetes
   7. 7. The Great Grain Robbery: Rethinking the Low-Carb Trend
   8. 8. The Caveman Cometh: Promises and Pitfalls of the Paleo Diet
8. PART II. THE WHOLE FOODIE LIFESTYLE
   1. 9. So, What Should I Eat? Navigating Everyday Food Choices
   2. 10. The Essential Eight: Health-Promoting Foods to Eat Every Day
   3. 11. Healthier and Happier: The Psychology and Physiology of Food and Pleasure
   4. 12. Making the Shift: Proven Strategies for Successful Transitions
   5. 13. Change Your Plate, Change the World by John Mackey
9. PART III. THE 28-DAY EAT REAL FOOD PLAN
   1. 14. 28 Days to Transform Your Health
   2. 15. Whole Foodie Recipes
10. Whole Foodie Heroes: Honorable Mentions
11. Acknowledgments
12. About the Authors
13. Praise for The Whole Foods Diet
14. Notes
15. Newsletters