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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Gary Taubes is a good place to start.[/quote]

Yes! Read Why We Get Fat. [/quote]

The science has advanced quite a bit since Taubes published Why We Get Fat. While I agree that limiting or eliminating added sugars and refined grains is a good idea, I'm not sure about some of the other advice in this book. For example, artificial sweeteners and red meat are linked to spikes in blood sugar. I agree that insulin resistance is a major problem, but Taubes' recommendations around red meat and artificial sweeteners seem to contradict his own advice about the importance of steady blood glucose. He says fiber is important only for preventing constipation, but fiber actually helps maintain steady blood sugar and increases feelings of being full.

Darya Rose Pinto's book and blog are great, and Dr. Marion Nestle is a nutrition professor at NYU and a leader in the field. A PP recommended her book What to Eat. Mark Bittman's VB6 is science-based and includes recipes. If you're interested in the science around sugar, I think Dr. Robert Lustig's recent work is a good place to start. For tips on helping yourself eat less, Dr. Brian Wansink of Cornell has written a couple of good books. [/quote]

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