Regain Your Health with the Starch Solution Community
Are you ready to lose weight, eliminate medications and reverse chronic disease without hunger or restrictive dieting?
For over 35 years, Dr. John McDougall’s proven Starch Solution has helped thousands transform their health using food as medicine. Now you can join a supportive membership community, that gives you everything you need: weekly live calls, an interactive health roadmap, Mary McDougall’s oil-free recipes and a community of people on the same journey.
Stop managing symptoms. Start healing your body with simple, satisfying food.
In Loving Memory of Dr. John McDougall
Dr. John McDougall, our founder and fearless pioneer, passed away peacefully at home at age 77 on June 22, 2024. A stroke at 18 set him on a path to transform healthcare and empower people worldwide to heal through a simple, evidence-based, starch-based diet.
Dr. McDougall lived fully and taught us to do the same — with adventure, love and a deep commitment to helping others live their healthiest, happiest lives.
His loss is deeply felt, but his mission lives on stronger than ever. Thanks to this incredible community and our dedicated team, we continue to expand his message in new and meaningful ways, always grounded in his core principles.
We ask you to honor him by continuing to live healthfully, love each other and be kind to the environment and the animals who share it. We promise to carry this work forward with the same passion and integrity he did.
We’re not done yet.
— Heather McDougall & The McDougall Program Team
May 17, 1947 - June 22, 2024
The Starch Solution
The Starch Solution is a transformative and life-saving program designed by Dr. McDougall. For over 35 years, we’ve been helping individuals reverse chronic illness and take charge of their health.
In the Starch Solution Community, we turn the foundations of the McDougall Program into daily practice — swapping ideas, posting progress and problem-solving together to support a sustainable and nourishing way of whole-food, plant-based eating.
Join us and your McDougall journey today!
Kiki’s Remarkable Transformation
After struggling with weight gain, irregular periods and high blood sugar levels, Kiki transformed her health through the McDougall Program. She lost 30 pounds and achieved perfect cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
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Vance Suffered from Chest pains, High Blood Pressure and Gout
Vance has been able to maintain 115 pound weight loss, keep his cholesterol under 100 and be free from chronic diseases since discovering the Starch Solution.
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Beth Made Lasting Changes
By joining the 12-day McDougall Program, Beth regained her confidence, lost 12 pounds and found a supportive community of like-minded individuals committed to improving their health and well-being.
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Free McDougall Program
Empower yourself with the knowledge to transform your health through a healing diet and lifestyle. The free McDougall Program offers a comprehensive guide, providing all the essential details you need to successfully adopt new habits. With this information, you can quickly take charge of your health and enhance your appearance.
Our philosophy
Optimal health is achieved by eating a low-fat, high fiber, minimally processed, starch-based diet with fruits and vegetables. This is not all or nothing. We teach the principles of healthy living. The more you do, the better your results.
Learn MoreOur recipes
Our recipe collection showcases various flavorful and delectable plant-based recipes that align with Dr. McDougall’s principles. From hearty soups to desserts and entrées, our curated recipes offer diverse options to suit your taste and preference.
Explore Our Recipes Today!
Incan Bowl
By Mary McDougall
Jeff's Sweet Potato Curry Burger
By Jeff Novick
Avocado and Tomato Pasta Salad
By Heather McDougall This delicious and simple salad can be served hot or cold but I think my mom a
Eggless Egg Salad
By Mary McDougall I have been making many variations of this salad for over 20 years. The only ing
Start Your Journey to Optimal Health Today
Take the first step toward regaining your health and ensuring optimal well-being by joining our 12-day McDougall program. You can also visit our Education Hub, explore our Mini Courses and browse our shop for valuable resources to start your transformative journey today!