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Publisher's Summary
From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick.
Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10 percent of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans' history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He explains what research has shown about our addiction to sweets. He clarifies the arguments against sugar, corrects misconceptions about the relationship between sugar and weight loss, and provides the perspective necessary to make informed decisions about sugar as individuals and as a society.
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- Terje Dahl
- 05-20-18
Will never eat sugar again
Really not much more to say. The book doesn't explain so much about the science of the dangers of sugar as it reviews the history and scientific treatment of sugar. But in many ways that is scarier than knowing all about the different effects sugar has on the body. However, you will get a good understanding of the biggest biochemical issues as well.
This book is even more interesting if you also read (listen to):
https://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/The-Big-Fat-Surprise-Audiobook/B00JXQUY4E
And while you are at it, read (listen to):
https://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Tripping-Over-the-Truth-Audiobook/B01C3BJ0KE
As well as:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Nonfiction/Why-We-Get-Fat-Audiobook/B004D5K512
It all ties together.
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- ChumlyDad
- 02-03-17
A Revelation
As a physician I'm am sickened that I've been giving my patients bogus and harmful nutritional advice for the past 40 YEARS.
I personally have been sugar/carb free for several months and have become a true believer, especially after reading the science presented in this book.
A pox on the sugar industry!!!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-16-17
Sugar: Guilty as charged!
For all of my life I have believed what the powers-that-be tell us about nutrition. Carbs are good and Fat is bad. After reading this book as well as Mr Taubes' previous title, Good Calories Bad Calories, my thinking has been turned completely around. This book offers sound scientific backup for everything it claims. I am now seriously concerned for our society as we constantly eat and drink sugar. we as a society are also heavier and a lot sicker because of it.
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- k
- 12-31-16
Comprehensive.
The history is laid out for you to form your own opinions based on the available data. I preordered this book and it lived up to expectations.
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- Hunter
- 05-16-17
If you're tired of being force fed sugar
This book changed my life. If you're tired of being force fed sugar by the processed food industry, you owe it to yourself to read this one.
We all know that sugar is ubiquitous in our food supply. It's in just about everything.
Turns out we have been wrong all along. It's in literally everything, including cigarettes!
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- Lynn Scott
- 12-30-16
Diet detective
This book is a methodical diet - health detective story. It is a great listening experience.
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- Alien Agenda
- 12-30-16
This book should be required reading for everyone.
In my mind the case is closed. Sugar is the devil! Gary taubes provides a convincing argument against sugar. Sugar seems to be the real cause for all the Western diseases that cause mankind to suffer. High blood pressure, heart attacks, Altzheimer's, and Cancer all seem to be caused by sugar consumption. What an absolutely fascinating book!
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- Lech
- 01-17-17
must read by people with metabolic syndrome
Amazing dive into the history of sugar and nutrition research. Help yourself and your family and quit sugar entirely ASAP
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- Jennifer90046
- 07-14-19
Not what I hoped.
Unfortunately I had hoped this would be a book that would convince me to stay off sugar. It is actually a history of the beliefs founded in faulty science, and the history of the sugar industry. The background of it all is the science that is NOT faulty, but nothing about it informed me or convinced me more than I already was to stay away from sugar. I’ll go back to my hypnosis audiobook (Alice Lee Rose) which has worked quite well!
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- jsbthree
- 12-31-16
Guilty as charge. Gripping and totally absorbing
I can't see how sugar can go free unless the judge is bought. Everyone needs to hear this book. Taubes has created a masterful case that if history is repeated will be attacked by doctors in the employ of big sugar, big Pharma and big agro. Don't let them get away with this.
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- JoLovely
- 03-24-17
Mike Chamberlain's style is extremely irritating
There's no intonation he often splits sentences halfway through and basically sounds like a very poor telesales exec in a boiler room ranting. This is the second book he's narrated which I've bought but I won't buy any more.
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- hmb_UK
- 01-09-17
Interesting and important account
Would you try another book written by Gary Taubes or narrated by Mike Chamberlain?
Interesting history of our approach to sugar and health risks linked to everyday consumption; an important book, very well researched.
Not too sure about the narrator though - ended up reading the kindle version instead!
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- rachel
- 01-07-17
really informative a robust history of sugar
i read why we get fat and since reading i lost over 30 lbs since October. I through this was naturally avoiding sugar. What Gary states makes a lot of sense. The best thing to do is give ot a try. i was weaned off it after a month ans feel much better for not having it and dong miss it.
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- Matthew Carter
- 02-14-17
Great Book - Gary is a legend !
The research is thorough and the information as shocking as it is compelling. Let's hope it will persuade the general public that the verdict is heeded. A must read for anyone interested in living a life free of disease.
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- NICOLE
- 01-20-17
Well presented case not a polemic
Inteesting and convincing sadly that at best we do not need sugar and at worst that it is doing urrevocable harm to modt of us and our children. The author reminds ud that he too is subject to confirmatory bias and there are many caveats to the Case. Thus if you ate loiking for a definitive public health mwssage this is more nuanced than the title suggests. I still haveht clearly got why frugtose/glucose aka sugar can uniqueky trigger metabolic syndrome via visceral fat. Did enjoy all the history of sugar and its marketing.
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- JK London
- 04-06-17
Amazing and well researched new book on sugar
This is an audio book I could not 'put down'. It told me all about sugar I ever wanted to know and asked questions beyond the trodden path. Great narration too, which made the content alive and easy to listen to. Thank you for this amazing research and for turning it into this excellent audio book.
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- Stephen
- 04-04-17
Thought Provoking!
loved this, really made me see sugar, and its history, differently. A new insight into an age old program
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- Jim McLean
- 02-14-18
Eye opening
If, like me, you get confused about diet advice, read this. Delivered like an enjoyable legal argument, Gary Taubes provides evidence for the Prosecution that makes it difficult to come to any decision other than Guilty!
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- Sue
- 10-05-17
Detailed look at how sugar is peddled to masses
It's true, a lot of the arguments seem obvious in this day and age that sugar is bad for you. However, this book explains how for decades, giant corporations such as Coca Cola and well known confectioners, and academics with interests in the sugar foundation attempted to thwart all research surrounding this. For much of the time, sugar was seen as the better evil compared to saturated fat, but actually it has been the number one cause in the rise of diabetes, illnesess related to cancer and even dementia.
It is important to read why sugar has been ignored for so long, and no doubt it'll make you feel guilty for reaching for that chocolate bar, and possibly question if that spoonful in your tea is a good idea.
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- Austin
- 08-15-17
Fantastic book! Very informative!
Confirmation of much that I knew about sugar already but also much more that I didn't know!
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- Rae
- 01-25-17
Essential reading
Gary Taubes presents a compelling case for severely limiting sugar in our families diets. The startling idea that sugar may be toxic made me pause for thought.... What is a safe daily amount of sugar and refined carbs for a person to eat?
Children weigh much less than adults yet our western society gives them "treats" and rewards of chocolate and lollies....! Let alone processed food and sweet drinks. Fascinating audible book.
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- Barry
- 01-07-17
A book every parent must read
Any book by Gary Taubes is fully researched and carefully thought out providing information easily understood...this book is no exception...I will be reading it again and again...
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- Penzz
- 07-31-22
Dissapointing
I bought this book based on the great reviews. I was hoping to learn more about the harmful effects of sugar on human beings and possibly info on avoiding it and tips on minimising it from diet. I got the impression from other reviews that this book would help me with all that.
The book was a long winded history of where sugar came from and goes into detail on so many historical facts and barely anything useful to help anyone with any new and useful info on how bad sugar really is and how to eliminate or minimize it from our diet. Save your money.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-21-21
Gary taubes is bloody awesome.
Wanna know about sugar and shit? Listen to this awesome book. Gary goes into every study around and if you don’t collapse in disbelief at the bullshit we’ve been fed from authorities, you will find this book really informative. I can guarantee it will change your life. 5 stars
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- cath betz
- 04-06-21
Pretty meaty
I listened to the whole book. I read a lot of reviews before I buy a book. This one was quite long and scientific. There were definitely snippets that I was like ‘wow’ interesting. I did not realise what a HUGE roll sugar has played in history and ALL of our lives. It’s pretty bad stuff if you overdo it. A lot of this book went over my head, but I’m going to try and be more aware of sugar in my (and my family’s) life.
As to the narrator, he was a bit bland and nasal. I’ve heard better. (Gildart Jackson!)
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-21
Invaluable information for those wanting to stay healthy!
Wow, who knew that corporations could do so much damage to the lives of the entire World’s Population. We should of left Sugar on the self 100 years ago but have been effectively sold this poison for pure profit ever since!😞😞😞
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- Ryan.Mc
- 10-20-20
Enlightening
packed full of info... will help you see sugar as the evil drug that it is
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- Chris Wray
- 05-09-19
A real eye opener.
Sometimes you can get lost in the references and details but they are what makes the case against sugar hit home the hardest. I loved it, although now my wife and friends are sick of me banging on about the evils of sugar...
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- Shopping fun
- 12-30-18
Long winded
Long, not bad but rather dry. Others like the book salt, sugar and fat are easier to listen too!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-29-18
logical
Definitely worth reading. Is sugar really giving you anything but a quick fix. Knowing whether one's health improves without sugar in the diet is worth investigating.