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| Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health (Vintage) |  | Author: Gary Taubes
Publisher: Anchor
Category: Book
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Pages: 640
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.3
ISBN: 1400033462
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Publication Date: September 23, 2008
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For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen unprecedented epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Taubes argues that the problem lies in refined carbohydrates, like white flour, easily digested starches, and sugars, and that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning science writer Gary Taubes shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong.
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 3 concerns about Good Calories Bad Calories. September 4, 2010
Charles Peden
This is an outstanding piece of research and an excellent book. Highly credible and very damning to the "scientists" who apparently are trying to convince us that we must have evolved from humans who developed spears, arrows, and axes for hunting those elusive and cunning grains, vegetables, and fruits. Are there essential amino acids? Yes. Are there essential fatty acids? Yes. Are there essential carbohydrates? WELL....???
But I do have three concerns that I did not feel were answered to my satisfaction.
1. The increase over the last century in carbohydrate consumption coincides with an increase in the various manifestations of metabolic syndrome. That is supportive of the hypothesis. However, there has also been a corresponding increase in life expectancy. Is there a definitive scientific explanation for that? Rather, is there anything other than speculation to say it is due to medical advances?
2. I would like some clarity on why an Asian diet high in carbohydrates does not seem to produce metabolic syndrome like a western diet. Is there a substantial reason for this seeming anomoly?
3. I am concerned about the life expectancy of the Inuit and other northern nomadic people. I feel confident that there is credible scientific evidence to show reducing calories with optimum nutrition extends lifespan. Is there any evidence to show that lifespan extension via caloric restriction still holds true with carbohydrate restriction?
But I have to say that this is one of my favorite books of all time. I only wish more books were as convincing and interesting.
Most complete book on food ever September 1, 2010
A. Smith (Alaska)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book made clear for me everything I'd ever been curious about the effects of food on the human body.
Excellent August 21, 2010
Kasha
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
So well written and interesting, this book is entirely engrossing. Compelling arguments backed by both critical hypthoses and evidence, this book really altered how I look at food and most importantly, got me to question the "obvious" notions about food I'd grown up with. I've totally turned my diet around and this book was the catalyst. I feel so much better and am truly just relieved to be off of the insulin yo-yo.
Comments of a Medical Researcher August 16, 2010
B Allen MD
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Taubes' work is distinctive in that he reports the history that shaped nutritional beliefs in the USA. The signal message is there was a major misdirection of dietary recommendations coming from professional organizations along with the federal government. For the most part the data, which checks out upon review, leads the reader to conclusions supported by recent scientific investigations. Where he gives a personal opinion, he clearly identifies it as such. The work is devoid of any commercial promotion or program promotion; thus it serves the purpose of enabling the reader to comprehend underlieing basics without entrepreneural bias.
Because the book ranges over a number of different domains, the problem of disciplinary constraint does not appear. Anyone interested in nutrition from almost any perspective would have his knowledge expanded. Equally or more influential than science-of-the-day was the politics-of-the-time and those individuals who played pivotal roles - something missing in other works on the same general topic.
Coverage of the relevant investigations, science findings, and investigators themselves is at an 'intelligent lay level'. Complicated medical and nutritional concepts are clearly set out in 'plain English'.
This is a foundational work that should be required reading for the serious student of nutrition.
Very educational and enlightening. August 15, 2010
Tina Whitney (Portland Oregon)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you are the slightest bit concerned about what you eat, the nutritional value of your food or just curious about the overwhelming rise of obesity and other diseases, you must read this book. It has changed my way of thinking and consuming food.
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