in the world could understand my body or take my health and nutrition as seriously as I can take myself. I have always been a fighter, so I decided for myself that in this battle I will literally fight for my life.

And so, over the next ten years, I embarked on a health crusade, a dietary adventure in the fight for my own life. Unfortunately, I repeatedly had to follow the wrong trail, and a couple of times I unexpectedly "fell into the rabbit hole." But, fortunately, in this difficult and lengthy process, I learned a lot and ultimately developed the Omni Diet - a nutrition program that has already helped thousands of people lose weight, heal and change their lives once and for all.

From extreme to extreme

I am one of those ladies who will do everything to achieve their goal. So for starters, I decided to try a very strict diet.

While studying at the university, I learned about the strong connection between plant foods and health, so I began to follow a strict vegetarian diet. Realizing that many vegetable “meat substitutes” are highly processed and stuffed with all kinds of nitrates and fillers, I abandoned all ready-made types of such “meat” and other substitutes and included in my diet a huge amount of fresh fruits, as well as dried fruits, vegetables, pasta, whole grain bread, whole wheat, barley, rice and other grains.

At first I felt great! I have much more strength and energy, and problems with sleep are gone. Avoiding processed foods and huge daily portions of sugary soda definitely brought a positive result. However, less than a month later, I began to experience sleepiness during the day, eczema appeared on my face, and insomnia again made itself felt. Three months later, I was looking forward to the results of the blood test, hoping for a dramatic change for the better. However, tests showed that cholesterol and triglyceride levels were actually higher than ever before! And I didn’t eat anything that would contain cholesterol. Somehow, replacing meat with lots of fruits, pasta, breads and cereals only increased my blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterol. As a result, my health has only gotten worse!

Then, as you might guess, I decided to go all-in and bet on the other extreme: a high-protein diet. For three months, I completely gave up sugar and grains and began to eat high-quality natural animal proteins. I was delighted when it turned out that the level of cholesterol and triglycerides began to return to normal. I have become more energy and strength, and concentration improved again. However, along with a large amount of proteins, I did not receive enough plant food necessary for the body. And the science is pretty clear on this issue (and the opinion of all nutritionists, without exception, is the same here): eating a large amount of fresh plant foods reduces the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Therefore, I needed to increase my intake of micronutrients, phytonutrients, and polyphenols that come from plant foods in order to minimize the risk of developing diseases that are part of my genetic material.

So, I went from one extreme to another and still did not achieve the expected drastic changes. I wanted everything at once - and I was not going to settle for just one thing or make a deal with my own health.

Having found myself at the crossroads of various dietary approaches to the issue of nutrition, based on the experience gained so far, I realized that strict diets are not the answer.

And then I decided at all costs to find a middle ground.

I ventured into "forbidden lands, uncharted waters" - all in order to find the truth. After countless hours of searching and research, during which I could not stop thinking about my "bipartisanship", I finally developed a nutrition plan for omnivores that included both animal proteins and plant-based foods. Consisting of 70% natural plant foods and thirty% low-fat, high-quality proteins, the Omni Diet includes all the foods that greatly improve human health and promote weight loss, so you don't have to prioritize one or the other.

Today, at the age of 43, I feel better than ever in my life. And the level of sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol and hormones in my blood reached the optimal value. I see a similar result in thousands of people who have adopted a dietary program, who, having begun to use the healing power of healthy foods to their fullest, were able to cure their diseases, changed the fate prepared for them by bad heredity, improved metabolism in the body, achieved hormonal balance and lost weight, dropping an incredible amount of excess weight.

My medical background has made me a strong believer in the scientific approach, so you can rest assured that this Omni Diet is backed by the strongest scientific backing, information that has been repeatedly confirmed by many studies on the subject - no more elimination diets and one-sided approaches to nutrition.

My methodology is not based on some other dubious fashion, but is an ideal way for each person to incorporate into their diet the latest scientific data and discoveries that show exactly how the food they eat can “turn off” the genes of certain diseases or, on the contrary, to put the genes that promote health to work.

This diet focuses on foods that scientists have proven to:

• reduce inflammatory processes in the body;

• improve brain performance;

• provide the body with high-quality calories with great nutritional value, which contribute to satiety;

• provide variety and maximum nutrients;

• reduce the feeling of hunger;

• withdraw from the vicious circle of food addiction due to the normalization of hormonal balance;

• increase vitality, contribute to the rejuvenation of the body and good health.

This diet is a carefully crafted sequence of three two-week phases, followed by a fourth phase, a plan to maintain the achieved results, which will ensure you health for the rest of your life. For each of these phases of the diet, I will provide you with detailed nutritional and daily dietary recommendations that include an amazing variety of simple recipes for delicious meals along with healthy tips and simple tricks.

In addition, I will show you how to choose the right supplements for your individual needs, how to exercise properly to maximize the benefits of your new diet, and how to sleep properly to not only provide yourself with the right amount, but also the quality of sleep necessary to achieve and maintain the optimal state of health of your body.

The two week rule

Every time I talk to people looking to improve their health and/or lose weight, I tell them this: “Just give me two weeks. Just try this diet for two weeks, then let me know if you want to go further with this nutrition program or not.

And every time people understand that this is exactly what they need. The improvements in health, mental clarity, vigor, vitality, and even the size of the buttocks and slim waist, achieved in just two weeks, are so amazing that people happily agree to continue following this technique. A month and a half later, a new way of life and a different approach to nutrition are so ingrained into the minds of people that they become an integral part of their personality.

Dependence on food or a strict diet is replaced by an addiction to amazing well-being, which they never could have hoped for before.

When this happens, I'm not at all surprised, because that's exactly what happened to me - and I'm willing to bet that after two weeks of following this diet, you too can feel the same changes.

So give me just two weeks that will change your life.

Part one
Aware means armed!

FROM THIS PART YOU WILL LEARN:

✓ about the healing power of food;

✓ how to defeat hereditary predisposition to diseases;

✓ what kind of food strengthens the immune system;

✓ how to avoid obesity;

✓ how much protein does your body need;

✓ about the benefits and harms of fiber;

✓ about the healthiest fats;

✓ about the best vegetable oils;

✓ about the optimal combination of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Chapter 1
Your inheritance is not your destiny
Each of us has our own inner doctor, we just need to help him do his job. The natural healing power within each of us is one of the most powerful healing forces. Your food must be your medicine and your medicine must be your food.

Hippocrates[eleven]

Katie had type II diabetes for many years and took medication to keep the disease under control. Although she knew that she should stay away from food, containing sugar and simple carbohydrates, it was difficult for her to resist the temptation. She also knew that getting rid of extra pounds would improve her health, but the woman could not manage to lose weight.

I met Kathy at Saddleback Church in Southern California, where my husband and I went. This evangelical church is led by its founder, Senior Pastor Rick Warren. His best-selling book, The Purpose Driven Life, has inspired millions of followers to change their lifestyle through healthy eating.

In 20eleven, Rick Warren encouraged thousands of parishioners to lose weight and improve their health through a program called Daniel's Plan.

Доктор Мехмет Оз, доктор Марк Хайман и мой муж, доктор Daniel J. Amen, помогли ему мотивировать 15 тысяч человек сбросить более 125 тонн избыточного веса. I also took part in this program, told people about proper nutrition, based on the principles of this diet, recorded educational videos, gave people auxiliary recommendations and shared recipes for healthy dishes with them.

One Sunday morning, an attractive middle-aged woman approached me, introducing herself as Cathy.

“Hi, my name is Tana,” I