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Pros
The case for keto is well written, researched, and accessible. It is the most concise and intelligent argument for a keto lifestyle i have read in the past 20 years. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to try keto, and who wisely wants to know a... Read More
The author has a way of presenting the information that makes sense, and convinces us that perhaps this way of living just might be worth exploring.
Good calories, bad calories is the best and most accessible scientific literature i have ever read. What the organism stores for energy is the preferred source of energy. An awesome summary of the book the obesity code.
Taubes readily discusses his detractors as well as all of the claims that have been made to persuade people that keto eating is bad for you. Taubes also looks at a lot of accepted wisdom in light of medical research from the last 50-60 years. Gary tau... Read More
His books are full of evidence that builds and builds and establishes a solid explanation that counters all possible arguments. He presents the scientific case very well, and this time it's personal.
Cons
The book is a tedious, repetitive, and misleading rant extolling the virtues of what used to be called the atkins diet. The "scientific" evidence that keto diet is an effective and safe approach to weight control presented is purely anecdotal. Keto di... Read More
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Quality
You cant argue with the facts and mr
His empathy is so deep in fact that my eyes welled up numerous times with the realization that someone finally truly understood... Read More
What was missing was the understanding of glucagon made by the pancreas how it interacted with the role of the liver in storing energy
I had a few minor quibbles with the content
Packaging/appearance
Read it if youre curious about keto or well down the lchf path
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What was missing was the understanding of glucagon made by the pancreas how it interacted with the role of the liver in storing energy
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The theory of human energy and nutrition is incomplete
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If you want to lose weight this is the book for you
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This is a shorter summary book of why we get fat and i found it less convincing
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It has fewer footnotes and only added some anecdotes
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Hopefully clinicians will study keto more and then ill read another book by this author who does have an engaging style
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Warning if you feel the same way youll be disappointed in this book even gary admits the title was a compromise and the book is not so much about keto
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The book gave no room for half measures for those of who struggle with weight loss
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