The Dakota Diet

The foods that the Plains Indians hunted and gathered were rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Today, our diet contains low levels of omega-3s and is loaded with omega-6s. As we forage at the grocery store, the foods that we bring home contain up to 20 times more omega-6s than omega-3s. Omega-3 fats counter the unhealthy effects of omega-6s and are found in abundance on the plains of the Dakotas. “The Dakota Diet” can help you rediscover the benefits of healthy fats and enjoy hearty American foods, while losing weight and improving your health. It is high in good omega-3 fatty acids found in abundance in flax seed, soy, buffalo, fresh fish and wild game. The diet focuses on nutrient dense, low-calorie foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. The meat is from animals allowed to graze on grasses, such as buffalo, which has less fat and fewer calories than meat from grain-fed animals and is loaded with essential nutrients. The diet is, also, high in soluble fibre found in beans, barley and oats, foods that help balance your cholesterol.
This book will show you how to find and prepare wonderful foods full of healthy fats, featuring delicious recipes for grass-fed buffalo and wild game, vegetables, grains and salads straight from the prairie. The Dakota Diet is not a fad diet: it is a way of eating that provides you with nutritionally satisfying foods to help you lose weight, improve your cholesterol levels and add healthier years to your life.

Author Biography

Internal medicine physician with a practice in Rapid City, South Dakota