¿Por qué engordamos?: Y qué hacer al respecto / Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

¿Por qué engordamos?: Y qué hacer al respecto / Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It by Gary Taubes, published by Vintage Espanol on February 12, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the factors influencing body weight. This 370-page book addresses critical questions about why some individuals are thin while others struggle with obesity, examining the roles of genetics, exercise, and dietary choices. Taubes challenges the traditional “calories in, calories out” model, presenting a nuanced understanding of metabolism, insulin regulation, and the science of nutrition.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the misconceptions surrounding weight gain and dietary practices. The book delves into essential topics such as calories, fats, carbohydrates, and cholesterol, aiming to enhance understanding of the obesity epidemic. Taubes offers practical insights and a straightforward approach to nutrition and weight management, making this edition a valuable resource for those seeking to improve their dietary habits and overall health.
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¿Por qué algunas personas son delgadas y otras gordas? ¿Qué papel juegan la genética y los ejercicios en nuestro peso? ¿Qué alimentos debemos comer y qué alimentos debemos evitar? ¿Por qué engordamos? responde estas preguntas y mejora nuestra comprension acerca de las calorias, grasas, carbohidratos, colesterol, resistencia a la insulina, metabolismo, ejecicios, genética y la epidemia de obesidad. Taubes reconsidera la apremiante pregunta sobre qué nos hace engordar y cómo podemos cambiar, pone en evidencia la errónea ciencia de la nutrición del último siglo —nada más equivocado que el modelo de “calorías que ingieres, calorías que gastas”— presentando la ciencia correcta que ha sido ignorada, especialmente en relación con la regulación de la insulina de nuestro tejido adiposo. Persuasivo, directo y práctico, ¿Por qué engordamos? es una guía esencial para la nutrición y el control de peso. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION What’s making us fat? And how can we change? Building upon his critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, bestselling author Gary Taubes revisits these urgent questions. 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. 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? Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat is an essential guide to nutrition and weight management. Complete with an easy-to-follow diet. Featuring a new afterword with answers to frequently asked questions.
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