Why we get fat – and the case against sugar

Why do we get fat – and what can we do about it? Conventional wisdom tells us that it’s all about eating less and running more. The problem is that this seldom works well.

Science journalist Gary Taubes has spent more than a decade on finding a better answer. His book Good Calories, Bad Calories (2007) became very influential and changed many people’s view on this – including mine. And Taubes has just released a new fascinating book on the topic – The Case Against Sugar.

In this talk Taubes discusses his controversial theories and the criticism. Why do we get fat?

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Why We Get Fat – Gary Taubes

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