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Why We Get Fat
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It | Gary Taubes
An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes.In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that our diets overemphasis on certain kinds of carbohydratesnot fats and not simply excess calorieshas led directly to the obesity epidemic we face today. The result of thorough research, keen insight, and unassailable common sense, Good Calories, Bad Calories immediately stirred controversy and acclaim among academics, journalists, and writers alike. Michael Pollan heralded it as a vitally important book, destined to change the way we think about food. Building upon this critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent question of whats making us fatand how we can changein this exciting new book. Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat makes Taubess crucial argument newly accessible to a wider audience.Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century, none more damaging or misguided than the calories-in, calories-out model of why we get fat, and the good science that has been ignored, especially regarding insulins regulation of our fat tissue. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid? Packed with essential information and concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, Why We Get Fat is an invaluable key in our understanding of an international epidemic and a guide to what each of us can do about it.From the Hardcover edition.
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This has been a very ADHD summer of starting a bunch of books and never finishing one... until now! I guess what I needed was some compelling nonfiction and Taubes delivered. He made the endocrinology of nutrition easy to understand and actionable.

DebbieGrillo Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
hungry_librarian Thanks @DebbieGrillo ! I‘ve been lurking for a while - finally managed to post something! 6y
Eggs Welcome 🌸👋🏻 6y
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Doing a quick reread of some healthy eating kinda books today. I fell off the healthy food wagon when my mom died and I've been struggling to get back on. I'm hoping to be inspired. It's time to be me again.

Natasha.C.Barnes I hate how hard it is--and how hard it is to stay body-positive while also trying to lose weight! I gained a lot finishing my thesis and I'm trying to slowly start fitting into my clothes again...we'll see, baby steps! Good luck and be kind to yourself. ❤️ 7y
Natasha.C.Barnes And I'm sorry about your mom. That has to be one of the hardest things to go through. 7y
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LauraBeth You got this. One day at a time ❤️❤️ 7y
JacqMac @Natasha.C.Barnes Thanks. It has been two years and I just find it out of control. And now that the weather is colder, my pants are too tight. That's a sure sign that it's time to fix things. lol 7y
JacqMac @MicheleinPhilly @LauraBeth One meal at a time. 😊😘 7y
Nebklvr Best of luck. Good recipe: tofu fajitas! Yummy 7y
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Bostonmomx2
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Just started this, only in the introduction so far and I love this guy's approach. Slowly the tides are turning about nutrition and health.

Laura317 I'm interested to see your review. 8y
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Bostonmomx2
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More #healthy #bookmail I feel a change a comin 😊😊

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MPL
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Kicking off Montclair Mayor's Wellness Campaign at the fire department with some books!

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Marci1
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Finishing this book! I am so excited for the upcoming chapters! I have already learned so much!

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