This book provides a revolutionary health plan that combines age-old nutrition basics with modern science to help you look and feel your best. Drawing from recent studies on evolutionary nutrition and in-depth reviews of current scientific literature, The Origin Diet reveals that obesity and chronic disease were dramatically lower in prehistoric times and proves that today’s sedentary lifestyle and fast-food culture are out of sync with our evolutionary makeup and hunting and gathering heritage.

By re-discovering our beginnings, we can be thinner, stronger, and healthier includes: Small, painless changes you can make in your eating habits that align your diet with your body’s evolutionary needs and boost over-all health; The Origin Workout — a modern exercise plan that will help you be as fit and active as your ancient ancestors; a tempting, healthful array of ‘origin’-al recipes and menus that make meal planning easy for today’s time-challenged schedules; hints for grazing and nibbling your way to weight loss;

occasions, from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to snacks, beverages, and desserts. "cave" foods that can help keep illnesses such as heart disease and cancer at bay; and helpful diet and lifestyle tips to create a plan that sticks.

Giving readers a simple but specific daily program, The Origin Diet details an eating and exercise plan that is guaranteed to improve health and slim waistlines. Somer conducted two separate studies with many different subjects adopting The Origin Diet and found that they lost weight, lowered their cholesterol levels, improved energy levels, slept better, diminished their food cravings, and felt more mentally alert. One subject proclaimed, " My general health improved and it is easier now to get out of bed in the morning and up from the table after meals, and even though I am full, I don’t have that tired feeling I use to have. I’m also sleeping better."

Scientifically sound and proven effective, The Origin Diet is the perfect health and weight-loss plan that helps us get back to basics and live longer, leaner, and healthier lives.

What Professionals Are Saying About The Origin Diet:

“ Brimming with solid research and sound advice, the Origin Diet will bring you back to your dietary roots by revealing why you must eat like your ancestors to maintain health and how you can easily and successfully do it in today’s fast-food world. All you have to do is open this book, and you’ll be opening up endless possibilities for a healthy, long, and vital life.”

~ Debra Waterhouse, M.P.H., R.D., author of Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell and
Outsmarting Fatigue

“ Elizabeth Somer’s writing is always a treat. The Origin Diet is not a gimmick or a quick fix - it gives us many compelling reasons to seek out fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. After reading Somer’s well-researched argument for returning to the habits of our ancestors, you will be eager to incorporate her many tips, strategies, and recipes into your daily life.

~ Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., professor and Guthrie chair in nutrition, Penn State University
and author of Volumetrics

” What [Somer] says makes sense - and is convincing. Somer’s program is a diet for people willing to make a definite commitment, but, as she explains, readers can make significant improvements in their overall health and fitness by implementing even some of her advice.“

~ Publisher’s Weekly, December 18, 2000

“ Somer has done an admirable job of taking what's known about paleonutrition and adapting it to fit our modern lifestyles....Somer has the right idea.”

~ Christin Gorman, Health Editor, Time Magazine, February 5, 2001