It's All Good

It’s All Good is a cookbook and dietary approach developed by Gwyneth Paltrow based on eating fresh, whole, simple, and delicious food.

Gwyneth believes in the importance of engaging all of the senses when eating for complete satisfaction, which will also prevent overeating. She believes that food is innately linked to health, and that processed food is very detrimental, including items like white flour, white rice, and even soy milk. In her personal experience, the more plant-based, whole foods she eats, the better she feels. In writing It’s All Good, she wanted to create a resource for simple, healthy recipes that taste great. It’s All Good focuses on plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free recipes. The diet does not allow these items, along with processed foods, trans fats, and several other items (listed under the Foods to avoid below).

Foods to include:

  • Some vegetables

  • Fruits

  • Gluten-free whole grains

  • Poultry

  • Some fish

  • Eggs

  • Beans

  • Nuts and seeds

  • Healthy oils

Foods to avoid:

  • Gluten

  • Meat

  • Dairy

  • Soy

  • Sugar

  • Processed food

  • Trans fats

  • Coffee

  • Alcohol

  • Shellfish

  • Deepwater fish

  • Potatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, and corn

Pros:

  • Can be a lifestyle rather than a diet

  • Wide range of nutrients and flavors

  • May mitigate allergy symptoms

  • Quick weight loss in some cases

Cons:

  • Some thrive on dairy

  • May be difficult to maintain in social settings

  • Some dieters may require stricter guidelines to see results

  • May be difficult for some to give up caffeine

  • May be unnecessary for some to give up banned vegetables, such as potatoes and bell peppers

Sources: 

Gwyneth Paltrow’s It’s All Good
www.goop.com (Links to an external site.)