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Good Calories, Bad Calories
640 pages, 2008
This groundbreaking book by award-winning science writer and bestselling author of Why We Get Fat, and The Case for Keto shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong.
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.
Called “a very important book” by Andrew Weil and ”destined to change the way we think about food” by Michael Pollan, this groundbreaking book by award-winning science writer Gary Taubes shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong.
In Good Calories, Bad Calories, Gary Taubes challenges the traditional belief that all calories are the same. He argues that the type of calories we consume matters more than the quantity. This book will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about diet and nutrition.
Taubes digs deep into the role of carbohydrates in our diet. He suggests that refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta are the real culprits behind obesity and heart disease, not fats as we've been led to believe. If you're curious about the impact of carbs on your health, this book is a must-read.
Good Calories, Bad Calories explores the importance of dietary fat in our diet. Contrary to popular belief, Taubes argues that dietary fat is not the enemy. In fact, he suggests that it's essential for our health. This book will make you see dietary fat in a whole new light.
Taubes questions the effectiveness of low-fat diets in his book. He presents research that suggests these diets may not be as beneficial as we think. If you've been struggling with a low-fat diet, you might want to check out what he has to say.
In Good Calories, Bad Calories, you'll find a comprehensive look into the science of nutrition. Taubes doesn't just present his arguments, he backs them up with extensive research. If you're interested in the science behind what you eat, this book is a great place to start.
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Taubes's book is a vital counter-argument to the prevailing wisdom on nutrition.
Michael Pollan - Food journalistGood Calories, Bad Calories is a fascinating, detailed and important look at how dietary fat influences health.
Dr. Andrew Weil - Holistic health advocateTaubes's book is a game-changer in our understanding of what makes us fat.
Dr. Mehmet Oz - TV personality, surgeonGood Calories, Bad Calories is a tour de force of scientific investigation - certain to redefine the ongoing debate on the role of diet in health.
Dr. David Ludwig - Obesity researcherTaubes's book is a beacon of clarity amidst the fog of misinformation and myth surrounding the subject of diet, fat and weight loss.
Dr. Robert Lustig - Pediatric endocrinologistRecommendations
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