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A science writer’s challenge to the mainstream view on diet and health
2007Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Gary Taubes reviews decades of research on diet and argues that refined carbohydrates, not fat, are the main cause of obesity and heart disease. The book is long and heavily researched. Its claims remain debated by nutrition scientists.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a long argument about diet science.
What you will get
Many scientists disagree with its conclusions. Consult a doctor before changing your diet.
Good Calories, Bad Calories Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Diet · Nutrition · Controversy
Length
640 pages · ≈ 18 h
More about this book
Characters
Gary Taubes.
Setting
Nutrition research.
What makes it different
A very detailed argument that goes against official advice.
Feel
Detailed, argumentative and long.
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