Why are we told to "eat less" and "exercise more" when the science doesn't support it? Gary Taubes answers that question and explains how our fat cells work. Once we understand what makes us fat and what will make our fat cells smaller, we can do something about it.
The idea that eating more and lack of exercise are the effects of fat rather than the causes is an old one. Taubes explains how that knowledge was "lost" and why there is resistance to rediscovering it.
While this book addresses the same topics as Good Calories, Bad Calories the treatment is very different. It is much more readable though still well documented. This book is the take home message from Good Calories, Bad Calories.
The idea that eating more and lack of exercise are the effects of fat rather than the causes is an old one. Taubes explains how that knowledge was "lost" and why there is resistance to rediscovering it.
While this book addresses the same topics as Good Calories, Bad Calories the treatment is very different. It is much more readable though still well documented. This book is the take home message from Good Calories, Bad Calories.
Why are we told to "eat less" and "exercise more" when the science doesn't support it? Gary Taubes answers that question and explains how our fat cells work. Once we understand what makes us fat and what will make our fat cells smaller, we can do something about it.
The idea that eating more and lack of exercise are the effects of fat rather than the causes is an old one. Taubes explains how that knowledge was "lost" and why there is resistance to rediscovering it.
While this book addresses the same topics as Good Calories, Bad Calories the treatment is very different. It is much more readable though still well documented. This book is the take home message from Good Calories, Bad Calories.
The idea that eating more and lack of exercise are the effects of fat rather than the causes is an old one. Taubes explains how that knowledge was "lost" and why there is resistance to rediscovering it.
While this book addresses the same topics as Good Calories, Bad Calories the treatment is very different. It is much more readable though still well documented. This book is the take home message from Good Calories, Bad Calories.
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This is an excellent book, it's so affirming and gives you a really good premise on which to build your good health. I am a strong proponent of the Atkins Diet for Life. I've been living low-carb for a few years, and I have so much energy and maintain my optimal weight. I'm 42, and can see this life style for myself for years to come. My husband also 'gets' it and likes the meals I prepare, which includes lots of fresh veggies. This book is really, really good if you are a low-carb fan. And if you are not yet, it may convince you to be. It is thoroughly researched, and gives good arguments for living low-carb. It's fascinating how we are completely brain washed to believe that measuring 'calories in, calories out' and eating low fat is the only way to be healthy. Trying to excercise, eat low fat, and guilt yourself into being healthy just doesn't work. My one critique is that this author doesn't site excercise as necessarily being a piece of the puzzle, and I think regular excercise is critical to good health and maintainance of a stable weight.
