garrett85 wrote:Later in the book the McDougall diet is referenced as saying that we should stay away from animal products, oils, soy and WHEAT?
Are you paraphrasing and the book actually said to avoid "isolated soy protein" and "vital wheat gluten" products? Because *those* aren't allowed because they're just highly processed high protein food-like products.
"Soy", as in tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk, IS allowed. "Wheat", as in whole wheat flours and wheat berries, *IS* allowed, in
most cases. As Jeff pointed out, they're higher in caloric density so should be restricted or avoided in people who need to lose weight, and soy products are restricted in people who have heart disease because they're high in fat. If you look through the book's recipe section - on right here in this website - you'll find a number of instances where whole wheat flour or bread or tofu are ingredients.
Please list the page number or Kindle location area of where he says we can't eat soy or wheat, please.