This book was a bit of an eye opener for me. It makes a convincing case that the common recommendation for a low fat diet is not well supported by the science. This pretty much flips the traditional food pyramid on its head. For people, like me, who have developed an insulin resistance and type II diabetes, the low carbohydrate (higher fat) diet may be the better option. ( )

Ok, it's January. Had to include a diet book...

his book is way more technical than your average diet book with science in the title. Although it made the book a great deal harder to read, it's great to have the processes, studies and numbers all laid out.

I've been following a very low carb diet for a while now and wanted to reassure myself that it's not just a cranky fad that is going to end up with me becoming ill. For someone clooking for practical guidance to actually start this type of diet however I would recommend their other book on the Modified Atkins instead. ( )

I periodically like to read a book on nutrition. It is a subject that in general interests me, and I enjoy the science of nutrition. I find these books not only educational but motivating. They help me refocus on my personal goals. It helped that I began a low carb diet in March, so six months in I was ready for some more education. This book is supposedly more directed towards providing professionals, doctors and nutritionists, with what they need to guide their patients through a low carb diet. I can’t speak to how effective it is as a source for that audience. For me, there were times when the science or at least the terms were a bit much, but for the most part I was able to grasp the information presented. Overall, I found this book both educational and enjoyable. It has motivated me to want to learn more, and it has led me to some additional resources as next steps. ( )

Quite technical but readable. Added some information to my Atkins data collection and reinforced my resolve to diet. It also made me feel chuffed that I knew the news was skewed for the past 40 years by big business and mass media. Talk about fake news...no wonder people believe Trump when he yells 'fake news' because we have all learned that money manipulates the media and we do get fake news. I remember the beating Dr. Atkins took in the 70's and I remember everyone telling me I was a fool to follow his diet even when it was working better than any diet I had ever been on in my life till then. People are still spouting that stuff but the scientific community has finally got on board and is being heard and Atkins is redeemed. I wish he could have lived to see it. ( )