The Case Against Sugar
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Narrated by:
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Mike Chamberlain
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Gary Taubes
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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.
©2016 Gary Taubes (P)2016 Random House AudioEditorial reviews
Editors Select, December 2016 - In addition to my addiction to books, I am also addicted to sugar. Ask any of my fellow editors, and they'd be able to tell you what my favorite candy is (Snickers). I almost never pass on dessert (how else are you supposed to know that your meal is over?), and I consider chocolate a major food group. Clearly, I have a problem. Now, in the thick of the holiday season, I've decided it's time to exercise some control. Enter The Case Against Sugar. Narrated by Mike Chamberlain, who has had an impressive 2016 with over 25 audiobooks to his name, The Case Against Sugar was the wake-up call I needed. Author Gary Taubes (Why We Get Fat) combines science and history in consumable fashion (pun intended), making his important message easy to digest (pun, again, intended). Katie, Audible Editor
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- Anonymous User
- 29-03-2018
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.
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- Rae
- 25-01-2017
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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- Deborah Hoad
- 30-12-2017
He makes a good case
I find myself angry at the sugar industry and associated industries for the decades of lying to us about a product as likely, or more likely, to kill us as tobacco. I also find myself very motivated to quit sugar, even though I know it will be difficult.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-10-2021
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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- Anonymous User
- 06-01-2021
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
- 20-10-2020
Enlightening
packed full of info... will help you see sugar as the evil drug that it is
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- Barry
- 07-01-2017
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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- Chris Wray
- 09-05-2019
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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- Ana Fabela
- 18-03-2018
good science book
Very thorough witg evidence and its analysis, Taubes is careful while presenting his conclusions. Recommended!
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- dorothy Soper
- 03-09-2017
Name your poison.
How will we ever know just how sugar affects our health unless they do research to this affect. What can we tell our grandchildren? Do we just sit back and see more Diabetes, Insulin resistance, Alzheimers and more diseases as the years go by? Put the big businesses aside, no more marketing sugar, lets do some studies that will show the truth behind sugar. What if the sugar industry suffers! So what!
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