Why We Get Fat

And What to Do About It

By: Gary Taubes

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes.

In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that our diet's overemphasis on certain kinds of carbohydrates - not fats and not simply excess calories - has led directly to the obesity epidemic we face today. The result of thorough research, keen insight, and unassailable common sense, Good Calories, Bad Calories immediately stirred controversy and acclaim among academics, journalists, and writers alike. Michael Pollan heralded it as "a vitally important book, destined to change the way we think about food."

Building upon this critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent question of what's making us fat - and how we can change - in this exciting new book. Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat makes Taubes' crucial argument newly accessible to a wider audience.

Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century, none more damaging or misguided than the "calories in, calories out" model of why we get fat, and the good science that has been ignored, especially regarding insulin's regulation of our fat tissue. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid?

Packed with essential information and concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, Why We Get Fat is an invaluable key in our understanding of an international epidemic and a guide to what each of us can do about it.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2010 Gary Taubes (P)2010 Random House

Good info, but technical.

Listen or read with a cup of coffee! But great reference to research. Well done.

Shocking truths about obesity

Fantastic book chock full of rather shocking information. Who knew so many health authorities were so invested in being "right" that the country's health would be secondary?

wish I had read this 30 years ago...life changing!

great read and critical information for anyone who has struggled with weight loss throughout their life.

This should be in every high school health class

Absolutely fascinating, very enjoyable, I could not stop listening. It opened my eyes to so much information I wasn't aware of.

Awesome listen.

This book was very helpful with understanding weight gain and insulin function. Will share with others .

Great information for better health!!

This book has lits of information that I have already started to use. I feel better; healthier already!! Thank you!

There's good info here. Great for a sleep story.

This one was a real snoozer. It has great information, but it would have been a better read than a listen. The last 2-3 chapters is where all the good info is. I could have done without the history lesson, but I understand why it's there.

strong research

interesting research/point of view. opens options for weight loss for people who struggle with obesity

The easy-read version of his Other books

This is a much easier to understand version of Mr. Taubes’ Case Against Sugar and Good Calories, Bad Calories. I loved both of his other books (as I am a stats and research junkie) but I can understand how others would find them daunting and at times dry. Taubes is very obviously a highly intelligent individual and his verbiage and writing style reflect that. If you have been interested in any of his books or felt that either of his previous were too full of “over your head” jargon, this book is for you! He goes into more detail about what foods to actually avoid and more “instruction based” information! Love this, and am going to buy copies for my family!

Clear and Understandable

This is a book I can give to those who want to understand what they have been going through for years in their unsuccessful attempts to lose weight.