Why We Get Fat
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Why We Get Fat
Gary Taubes
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2011–2023.
4 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes is a good start. It explains the high-level science of fat regulation well and can deep dive further with references. Gives a good history of bad nutrition advice.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which is the best book on nutrition? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011 2011 · 1 recommendation