Gary Taubes

Clearly and concisely, Why We Get Fat corrects our understanding of calories, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, insulin resistance, metabolism, exercise, genetics, and the obesity epidemic. Complete with an easy-to-follow diet, this is an essential guide to nutrition and weight management, from New York Times bestselling author Gary Taubes.

A brilliant debunking of the popular misconceptions on health and diet that also takes a hard look at the corporate world of the diet industry