Food is a real a commodity which is being sold and branded by huge corporations. Which is why most studies into obesity are being selectively marketedFood is a real a commodity which is being sold and branded by huge corporations. Which is why most studies into obesity are being selectively marketed. Jason wants us to go back to the basics, trouble is do we have the time to make the effort in this super busy lifestyle of ours?
His recommendation to fast sort of goes against his dislike for the 'caloric method' as well. But I am willing to give fasting a shot as his argument makes sense. I am eating too frequently, which will never encourage my natural insulin levels to self-regulate. ...more
The book can be divided into two bits, one very interesting one that tackles the effects of excessive and unavoidable sugar on the human body and the The book can be divided into two bits, one very interesting one that tackles the effects of excessive and unavoidable sugar on the human body and the other is the authors quest to declare sugar as a drug, at par with cocaine. I did thoroughly learn a lot about the detrimental affects of sugar on the human body but didn't get a lot out the final few chapters which were aimed at the US readers as it detailed the US governments laws dealing with food labels, farm commodities etc. ...more