Gary Taubes
What’s inside
Gary Taubes discusses the causes of obesity, challenging the conventional wisdom on diet and weight control. He offers scientific insights into why certain foods lead to fat accumulation.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the science behind weight gain
- Challenging prevailing diet myths
- Learning about the hormonal basis of obesity
- Finding effective dietary strategies for weight control
Key Points
- Rethinking calorie intake and expenditure
- Insulin’s role in fat accumulation
- Challenging the ‘calories in, calories out’ paradigm
- The impact of carbohydrates on obesity
- Historical perspective on diet and weight gain
- Dietary fat and its misunderstood role in health
- Strategies for effective weight loss
Who’s it For
- Health Enthusiasts
- People Struggling with Weight
- Nutrition Students
- Medical Professionals
- Dieticians
About the author
Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist who has won numerous awards for his writing.