In 'Rethinking Diabetes', Gary Taubes explores the history of diabetes treatment, highlighting how misconceptions in decades-old research have influenced current medical practices. He advocates for a diet-focused approach, emphasizing fewer carbohydrates and more fat, rather than relying heavily on insulin and medications. The book challenges established wisdom and encourages a renewed focus on clinical trials to address long-standing controversies in diabetes care.
In this book, Nina Teicholz presents a nine-year-long investigation into the history and science of dietary fat. She argues that the low-fat nutrition advice of the past sixty years has been based on weak, inconclusive evidence and has led to disastrous health consequences. Teicholz documents how misinformation about saturated fats took hold in the scientific community and public imagination, and how recent findings have overturned these beliefs. She explains why traditional foods like meat, cheese, whole milk, and eggs are safe and beneficial for health, contrary to long-held dietary dogma.
In 'Good Calories, Bad Calories', Gary Taubes challenges the conventional wisdom on diet, weight control, and disease. He argues that the last few decades of dietary advice promoting low-fat diets have been consistently incorrect. Taubes posits that carbohydrates, particularly refined ones like white flour, sugar, and starches, are the primary cause of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other ailments. He supports his assertions with biological, epidemiological, and anthropological evidence, highlighting the role of insulin in fat storage and the flaws in the scientific literature that have led to the current dietary guidelines. The book aims to change how scientists and researchers approach the questions of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, rather than providing a specific diet plan[2][3][5].
Bittersweet is the story of India Taylor, a stay-at-home mom who has dedicated her life to her family. However, when she meets Paul Ward, a Wall Street tycoon, she begins to question the sacrifices she has made and the life she has chosen. With Paul's encouragement, India starts to rediscover her creativity and courage, leading her to make heart-wrenching decisions that change her life forever. The novel explores themes of freedom, dreams, and the complexities of relationships[1][3][5].
In 'Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It', Gary Taubes critiques the 'calories-in, calories-out' model of weight gain, arguing that carbohydrates and insulin play a crucial role in obesity. He presents a low-carbohydrate diet as a solution to maintaining a healthy weight. The book is based on extensive scientific research and historical analysis of nutritional science.
In 'The Case for Keto', Gary Taubes critiques traditional dietary advice and presents the ketogenic diet as a viable alternative for weight loss and metabolic health. He argues that hormonal factors, particularly insulin, play a crucial role in obesity, and that a low-carb, high-fat diet can be more effective than calorie restriction for many people. The book draws on scientific research and interviews with physicians to support its claims.
In 'The Case Against Sugar', Gary Taubes presents a detailed analysis of how sugar, particularly sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup, contributes to chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. He explores the historical and cultural impacts of sugar consumption and critiques the food industry's influence on nutritional science. The book argues that reducing sugar intake is crucial for preventing these epidemics.
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Approximately 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Understanding the complex nature of this disease is crucial to tackling this widespread health issue. Award-winning science and health journalist Gary Taubes joins me to delve into the history of diabetes and modern treatment options. Together, we explore the use of ketogenic diets, the impact of drugs like Ozempic, and the need to reassess our approach to diabetes management.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The evolution of diabetes treatment
- Assumptions about diabetes and the influence of dietary choices
- The role of calorie intake and exercise in diabetes management
- The limitations of current drugs used to treat diabetes
- Clinical trials and their impact on our understanding of diet and health
- The choice between drug therapy and dietary changes in managing diabetes
Join us to discover how bias and ingrained beliefs can obstruct progress in understanding how to treat this chronic illness.
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