Food, Nutrition & Healing

The incredible true story of the author's remarkable transformation, at the age of 40, from out-of-shape average Joe into one of the world's best endurance athletes. On the eve of his 40th birthday, Rich Roll was in bad shape. His days were filled with work, stress, and junk food, and his nights were spent on the couch, remote in hand.

Diet and fitness books appear at a dizzying rate and with a wealth of dubious claims in a culture facing increasing health problems based on a sedentary lifestyle. Ori Hofmeklers Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat pulls out of the pack by focusing on the biological principles that dictate muscle gain and fat loss.