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What if most modern diseases are really just symptoms of the same problem? The Magic Pill follows doctors, patients, scientists, chefs, farmers and journalists from around the globe who are combating illness through a paradigm shift in eating. And this simple change - embracing fat as our main fuel - is showing profound promise in improving the health of people, animals and the planet. Since the beginning of time mankind has depended on a diet consisting largely of plant based foods, fats and proteins with little to no carbohydrates, The relatively recent shift in traditional eating habits has caused a major decline in health globally. The Magic Pill investigates the stories of several patients, many of them sufferers of chronic and severe medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and cancer, detailing their incredible recovery after switching to a low carbohydrate, high fat diet.

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Pete Evans

pete evans - born passionate!chef, paleo ambassador, health coach, restaurateur, media personality, author and more...vital statsBorn in Melbourne, raised on the Gold Coast and currently resides between Sydney and the USA - certified true blue Aussie.Passions include teaching people about the paleo way, surfing, fishing - and cooking and living with a fantastically feel-good healthy focus.Restaurants have been a part of Pete's life since the age of 19. He has opened seven in his time as a chef and restaurateur.High-profile catering is another proud passion - from a royal banquet for the Prince and Princess of Denmark to a private dinner for Martha Stewart or a gala G'Day USA dinner for 600 in New York City, Pete loves making any event super special.Cooking, food and lifestyle TV programs have been another of Pete's highly successful pursuits. Starting out in 2001 as a co-presenter on the Lifestyle Channel's Home show, his credits also include Postcards from Home, FISH, and co-host with Manu Feildel since 2009 of Channel 7's hugely and internationally successful My Kitchen Rules. Pete's latest TV series, Moveable Feast, showcases America's finest artisans, producers and chefs and is currently screening in the US. The Paleo Way is Pete's latest television and online series which showcases amazing recipes and interviews with the leading paleo authorities. To see more visit www.thepaleoway.com Cookbooks? Of course! Pete has published? 11 of them, all internationally successful!Magazines are also keen to feature Pete's recipes and ideas. He contributes to many publications, including producing regular columns for Fine Cooking, Wellbeing, MiNDFOOD, Gourmet Traveller.Speaking about healthy eating and wellness for a small crowd to thousands, is another passion of Pete's. One of the worlds leading authorities on healthy cooking and lifestyle, he loves to share his knowledge and educate and motivate parents, children and corporate audiences. And they love him!Supporting organisations in synch with his own values is another of Pete's passions. He is involved with Regenesis Youth (a new organisation dedicated to empowering disengaged teenagers) and the Mindd Foundation (using integrative healthcare, including food as medicine, in the treatment of metabolic, immunologic, neurologic, digestive and developmental conditions that often affect the mind) . Pete is also an ambassador of the Australian Organic Schools garden project.Pete's products include his co-ownership of 100% natural RAW Coconut water and "Culture for Life", a home fermentation and culturing kit to make real sauerkraut, kimchi and kefir, is his newest product.current adventures and new venturesAs one of the worlds leading chefs and food personalities with amazing international experience and credentials, Pete is in the perfect position to promote his real passion - "The Paleo Way" www.thepaleoway.com is a 10 week weight loss a



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