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benzee911's review against another edition
5.0
Seriously eye opening on the medical/research authorities and what diseases sugar may be the direct or indirect cause of.
ryanwriter's review
4.0
Very interesting history and ideas about the role of sugar in our diet and its impact on our health.
jpmaguire2's review
2.0
This book contains some salient information for making a strong case that sugar is deleterious to maintaining individual and populational health.
However, the book repeats itself a lot. It lacks a story arch. And there are no clear compelling characters.
This books amounts to a listing of the various abuses of science by the sugar industry and those who have fought to stop it.
However, the book repeats itself a lot. It lacks a story arch. And there are no clear compelling characters.
This books amounts to a listing of the various abuses of science by the sugar industry and those who have fought to stop it.
mrz_owenz's review against another edition
3.0
The history of sugar was interesting but still a bit long and drawn out. Taubes makes a compelling case but since he can't offer a "safe" level of sugar consumption, it's a pretty bleak outlook on future eating.
camichristine's review against another edition
4.0
Eye opening!
Gary wrote another novel, called "Why we get fat". Spoiler alert: carbs/sugar
This book dives into the history of human health and the introduction of sugar into our diet and its effects. Gary discusses compelling evidence that suggests that sugar may be the cause of many of our leading health issues including heart disease, diabetes, altzheimers, and cancer.
He compares the addiction to sugar to the addiction to cigarettes. Yikes.
I'm on a journey to cut sugar and processed foods out of my diet after reading his two books!
I wouldn't say it is an easy listen/read because it is a lot of studies and facts, but it's very informative! Recommend if you are interested in food and healthy lifestyle.
Gary wrote another novel, called "Why we get fat". Spoiler alert: carbs/sugar
This book dives into the history of human health and the introduction of sugar into our diet and its effects. Gary discusses compelling evidence that suggests that sugar may be the cause of many of our leading health issues including heart disease, diabetes, altzheimers, and cancer.
He compares the addiction to sugar to the addiction to cigarettes. Yikes.
I'm on a journey to cut sugar and processed foods out of my diet after reading his two books!
I wouldn't say it is an easy listen/read because it is a lot of studies and facts, but it's very informative! Recommend if you are interested in food and healthy lifestyle.