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Why we get fat and what to do about it
Book • 2011
In 'Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It', Gary Taubes argues against the widely accepted 'calories-in, calories-out' model of weight gain.
He presents evidence that certain types of carbohydrates are the primary cause of obesity, rather than overeating or lack of exercise.
The book delves into the biological and biochemical processes involved in fat storage and metabolism, highlighting the role of insulin and genetic predispositions.
Taubes also provides practical advice on how to manage weight through a low-carbohydrate diet and challenges the conventional nutritional advice that has contributed to the obesity epidemic.
He presents evidence that certain types of carbohydrates are the primary cause of obesity, rather than overeating or lack of exercise.
The book delves into the biological and biochemical processes involved in fat storage and metabolism, highlighting the role of insulin and genetic predispositions.
Taubes also provides practical advice on how to manage weight through a low-carbohydrate diet and challenges the conventional nutritional advice that has contributed to the obesity epidemic.
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, who considers it a very good book and will add it to his Amazon reading list.

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when discussing the historical perspectives on carbohydrate consumption and weight gain.


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as one of 

' books covering his work in nutrition.


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, discussing weight gain and the misconception that overeating is the primary cause.


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as a book that helped him understand his own struggles with food cravings.


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when discussing blood sugar levels and the body's ability to adapt to dietary changes.


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