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Why We Get Fat

by Gary Taubes · 2010

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A book that argues against the calories-in/calories-out theory of obesity, instead blaming carbohydrates and their effect on insulin. Gary Taubes presents a historical and scientific case that sugar and refined carbs drive fat accumulation, advocating for low-carbohydrate dietary approaches.

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