by Gary Taubes
First published 2012
Gary Taubes works as a science journalist for publications like Science and the New York Times. He takes aim at established nutritional guidance that promotes low fat intake and high consumption of bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. Taubes argues these official recommendations fail to make people thinner and actually contribute to obesity and diabetes. He presents evidence that weight gain occurs when fat cells behave like tumors, capturing energy the body needs for proper function. This leaves people tired and eating to feed their fat stores. The real problem stems from sensitivity to hormones triggered by carbohydrate consumption, not overeating itself. Taubes advocates for severely limiting carbohydrates while allowing unrestricted fat intake, directly opposing current dietary advice. He demonstrates the effectiveness of this approach, similar to the Atkins diet methodology. The book offers readers a documented challenge to mainstream nutritional thinking backed by scientific evidence.
Genres: science, nutrition, non-fiction, health, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-mainstream-thinking
Paperback · Thierry Souccar