from Daniel.Estes

I discovered this book from an article in Newsweek, and after reading Rethinking Thin earlier this year and being impressed by its scientific approach I decided to venture once more into the hotly-debated world of diet & nutrition where the potential for pseudo-science is high. Disclaimer: I'm no...

from Pat_F.

I agree with the author's central premise: that the rise of the original "Food Pyramid," with its recommendation to base our diets on "whole grains," also known as carbohydrates, is a primary cause of overweight in the U.S. Taubes provides study after study, some going back a century or more, in ...

from wdauz

This book contains up to date information and research that is really helpful when doing low-carb eating. It's nice to know the reasons, including specific studies, as to why eating this way is best for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and weight loss. An amazing read! Needl...

from BubbaClaus

This book is a bit slow to read in places, but the time and research put into this book make you stop and think about all you have heard about food and diets.

from mcspurren

Excellent review of medical studies of obesity over the last 100 years in different cultures, countries,economic groups and proves that over eating. lack of exercise, are not the cause, rather carbohydrates, increased blood sugar and insulin resulted in the storage of fat. Borrow audio version of...