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  • Why We Get Fat

  • And What to Do About It
  • Written by: Gary Taubes
  • Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
  • Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (101 ratings)

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Why We Get Fat

Written by: Gary Taubes
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes.

In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that our diet's overemphasis on certain kinds of carbohydrates - not fats and not simply excess calories - has led directly to the obesity epidemic we face today. The result of thorough research, keen insight, and unassailable common sense, Good Calories, Bad Calories immediately stirred controversy and acclaim among academics, journalists, and writers alike. Michael Pollan heralded it as "a vitally important book, destined to change the way we think about food."

Building upon this critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent question of what's making us fat - and how we can change - in this exciting new book. Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat makes Taubes' crucial argument newly accessible to a wider audience.

Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century, none more damaging or misguided than the "calories in, calories out" model of why we get fat, and the good science that has been ignored, especially regarding insulin's regulation of our fat tissue. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid?

Packed with essential information and concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, Why We Get Fat is an invaluable key in our understanding of an international epidemic and a guide to what each of us can do about it.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2010 Gary Taubes (P)2010 Random House
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Everyone needs to read or listen to this book!

Gary Taubes is the rebel the diet industry needs. His no-nonsense and fact-based approach is absolutely refreshing and has reignited my desire to follow a low carbohydrate lifestyle. I followed the Atkins diet back in the early 2000's and lost 70 lbs. but then fell back in to the "low fat trap" and gained it all back. I am now steadily losing again and feel the best I have in a long time. Thank you Mr. Taubes for the enlightenment and inspiration.

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Absolutely First Rate

Very clearly and systematicaly presented and thoroughly referenced. Leaves nothing at all to argue about

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AWESOME BOOK!

Awesome book for anyone that is interested in learning more about the process of gaining and losing weight! Taubes has an incredible amount of experience in this field and explains not only the science behind how and why we get fat, but also provides actionable things to do in order to reverse the process and begin losing weight.

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everyone should read this book

the book can get too detailed but I think it is necessary to make the point. everyone who is remotely interested in health and tries to make healthy food choices should read this.

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it is a good listen...

I had been thinking about going on Keto..
will help with dissision..
as a 63year old dealing with weight gain I'm still looking for a quick fix...
not going to happen but helping with understanding weight gain in older years...

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essential reading

I have read (listened to) this book cover to cover a dozen times. I keep learning from it. It is an understatement to say the information changed my life. It certainly changed my dress size effortlessly and for good. This is my go-to source for inspiration and encouragement because it isn't a fad diet book. It is a fact-filled resource page turner cliff hanger.

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Everyone should read this book.

I have reads 100s of books on diet and nutrition but this book takes science and addresses our societies misunderstandings of how we get fat in a way that anyone can understand. I encourage you to read this book with an open mind and the more people who read this book the more likely we will see the obesity epidemic correct itself.

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All humans should read this

It would be good to know what humans need to fuel themselves once and for all ….. and this book clears up the mess of information out there. A Must read for everyone.

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very interesting.

The narrator was excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand why low carb works for fat loss. I would also recommend it if you are worried about low carb because of the supposed health risks associated with eating low carb.

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Mind blowing!

Loved this book. read it thrre times. learned something mew each time. excellent info. :

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