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Why We Get Fat
Gary Taubes
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Why we gain weight (2010) explains why certain organic substances are a major cause of obesity. This book not only shows why people gain weight, it also discusses why some people are fat and others don't, studies the role of innate genes in this process, at the same time share what foods we should avoid to have an ideal figure.
Who should read this book?
"• Anyone who wants to lose or keep their weight off
• Those who are interested in finding out the causes of weight gain"
Who wrote this book?
Gary Taubes (born 1956) is an American science journalist. In his books, he discusses scientific controversies and provides readers with insights into complex fields. Most recently he has attracted public attention with his views on the development of nutritional science.
Addendum
1
People who take in more calories than they consume become obese: A common misconception.
2
Fat makes us fat: This is also a common misunderstanding
3
Exercising more and eating less will not completely help us lose weight.
4
Insulin makes us fat and carbohydrates control how much insulin is produced.
5
Being overweight is not a consequence but a cause of nutritional disorders.
6
Our bodies cannot process large quantities of common carbohydrates.
7
Carbohydrates don't just make us fat: They also make us sick.
8
Low-calorie diets almost never work, and can even be harmful to human health.
9
Genetics, age and nutrition all affect our weight
10
The low-carb diet is underrated, and there are many other misconceptions about it.
11
To lose weight and stay in shape, we have to give up carbs.
12
summary
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Why We Get Fat
12 chapters
15 minutes of listening
What about books?
Why we gain weight (2010) explains why certain organic substances are a major cause of obesity. This book not only shows why people gain weight, it also discusses why some people are fat and others don't, studies the role of innate genes in this process, at the same time share what foods we should avoid to have an ideal figure.
Who should read this book?
"• Anyone who wants to lose or keep their weight off
• Those who are interested in finding out the causes of weight gain"
• Those who are interested in finding out the causes of weight gain"
Who wrote this book?
Gary Taubes (born 1956) is an American science journalist. In his books, he discusses scientific controversies and provides readers with insights into complex fields. Most recently he has attracted public attention with his views on the development of nutritional science.
Chapter list
01
People who take in more calories than they consume become obese: A common misconception.
02
Fat makes us fat: This is also a common misunderstanding
03
Exercising more and eating less will not completely help us lose weight.
04
Insulin makes us fat and carbohydrates control how much insulin is produced.
05
Being overweight is not a consequence but a cause of nutritional disorders.
06
Our bodies cannot process large quantities of common carbohydrates.
07
Carbohydrates don't just make us fat: They also make us sick.
08
Low-calorie diets almost never work, and can even be harmful to human health.
09
Genetics, age and nutrition all affect our weight
10
The low-carb diet is underrated, and there are many other misconceptions about it.
11
To lose weight and stay in shape, we have to give up carbs.
12
summary
Read
Listen
Why We Get Fat
What about books?
Why we gain weight (2010) explains why certain organic substances are a major cause of obesity. This book not only shows why people gain weight, it also discusses why some people are fat and others don't, studies the role of innate genes in this process, at the same time share what foods we should avoid to have an ideal figure.
Who should read this book?
"• Anyone who wants to lose or keep their weight off
• Those who are interested in finding out the causes of weight gain"
• Those who are interested in finding out the causes of weight gain"
Who wrote this book?
Gary Taubes (born 1956) is an American science journalist. In his books, he discusses scientific controversies and provides readers with insights into complex fields. Most recently he has attracted public attention with his views on the development of nutritional science.
Addendum
1
People who take in more calories than they consume become obese: A common misconception.
2
Fat makes us fat: This is also a common misunderstanding
3
Exercising more and eating less will not completely help us lose weight.
4
Insulin makes us fat and carbohydrates control how much insulin is produced.
5
Being overweight is not a consequence but a cause of nutritional disorders.
6
Our bodies cannot process large quantities of common carbohydrates.
7
Carbohydrates don't just make us fat: They also make us sick.
8
Low-calorie diets almost never work, and can even be harmful to human health.
9
Genetics, age and nutrition all affect our weight
10
The low-carb diet is underrated, and there are many other misconceptions about it.
11
To lose weight and stay in shape, we have to give up carbs.
12
summary
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