McDougall Quick-Start Program: FREE
Updated April 3, 2017
Quick-Start Lectures (free): Only 3 Hours to Success
You will understand the essentials of the McDougall Program by watching the following three videos in order.
After gaining this basic education you can go on to learn specific medical and nutrition information by using the “Search” feature of the website or going to “Hot Topics.” There are hundreds of articles, videos, and recipes available free.
Dr. McDougall’s Color Picture Book
Mary McDougall’s Planning Meals (Eat Right Easily)
Mary McDougall: Dining Out When You Must
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