Laurie H. (coolelle) - , reviewed Finally -- an honest look at the science of nutrition. Excellent. on 10/30/2008 + 19 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

A terrific indictment of those "scientists" who continue to ignore the data about carbohydrates in favor of their unsupported low-fat hypotheses. Gary Taubes should receive yet another Science in Society Journalism award for this in-depth exploration of the research and the skewed conclusions that have been drawn from it. This book addresses the mystery of obesity, as well as the dangers of low cholesterol, and the negative health effects of carbohydrates even for those who are normal weight. It's a long read, but well worth it.

I recommend the paperback over the hardcover, because Taubes added an interesting afterword to the paperback edition.

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