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Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health (Vintage)

by: Gary Taubes

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.283
EAN: 9781400033461
Edition: Reprint
ISBN: 1400033462
Label: Anchor
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Anchor
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 640
Publication Date: September 23, 2008
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Studio: Anchor

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Editorial Review:For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen unprecedented epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Taubes argues that the problem lies in refined carbohydrates, like white flour, easily digested starches, and sugars, and that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning science writer Gary Taubes shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong.

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- Meticulous journalism from someone who really understands the science
This is one of the most rigorously researched books on nutrition I have ever read. The author goes to great lengths to synthesize evidence from a variety of different sources going back over 200 years. Taubes not only compiles and analyzes the data, but deeply understands the concepts, at times it seems he does so more than the research scientists themselves. I cannot recommend this book more.

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- The Truth About Obesity
In a nutshell: Eating, ultimately, is about feeding cells in our body. Hunger is internal starvation. We overeat when our metabolism doesn't liberate fat stores fast enough, resulting in cellular starvation, and hence hunger. Carbs inhibit this process by stimulating too much insulin and insulin resistance. This is culminative, and in the worse case results in diabetes.

One likely proof? Low-carb diets don't induce hunger, indicating cells are being fed from internal stores. Internal ... Read More

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- Based on False Premises: What "Obesity Epidemic"?
This book presupposes that an "obesity epidemic" actually exists, and offers no proof other than hysterical anecdote and emotional appeals. The bell curve still shows that same distribution it always has. It's shifted slightly upwards (an increase of merely 7 pounds for the average person) because of the general aging of the population. And, all this at the same time life expectancy and overall quality of life have been INCREASING!!!!

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- Eye opening book
As a type 1 diabetic, the information in this book rung true to me. When I try and cover high carb food with a lot of insulin I gain weight and don't feel my best. I like sharing this book with others though because it shows that not just diabetics, but many people, will benefit from giving up the high carb food. This book is very long and very scientific but it will open your eyes to all the bad science and greed that contributed to the now widespread belief that a low fat diet is the way to go. ... Read More

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- OMG, we've been bamboozled
I've read the book through and am starting in on a second read with a highlighter and post-its. OMG. I've been trying to follow the government's nutrition recommendations for years. In addition, at times I've been vegetarian, followed Zone briefly, and find that in my 40s, more animal protein and fewer carbs has helped me continue maintaining my healthy weight. But eat fat -- only "healthy" oils in moderation. Eat saturated fat -- never, never. Now I read this. What the heck?!

I have a science ... Read More

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