Paperback
Titles in this set: fat chance: the hidden truth about sugar, obesity and disease the fast 800 recipe book condition: brand new format: paperback isbn: 9780007514144 fat chance 9781780724133 the fast 800 recipe book publisher: fourth estate short books age range: adult overview: this two-book paperback set pairs the myth-busting science of fat chance with the recipe-led approach of the fast 800 recipe book. Dr robert lustig unpacks how sugar drives obesity and chronic disease, while clare bailey and justine pattison translate the popular fast 800 approach into everyday mediterranean-style meals. Together they give readers both the why behind sugar's effects and the how of eating well, making this an ideal starter set for anyone rethinking their relationship with food and weight. About the books: fat chance: the hidden truth about sugar, obesity and disease is dr robert lustig's exploration of how added sugar in modern diets fuels obesity, insulin resistance and related illnesses. Drawing on years of clinical research into childhood obesity and metabolism, lustig challenges the calorie is a calorie myth, showing how sugar behaves differently in the body and why it is so hard to give up. The book combines hard science with clear explanations, making complex biochemistry understandable while making a persuasive case for rethinking sugar consumption at a personal and public health level. The fast 800 recipe book, by clare bailey with justine pattison, builds on the...