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★★★★★
A must read - even if you are not trying to lose weight.
This is probably one of the most important books I have read in the past 10 years. At 48 years old, I have grown up being told that saturated fats were bad and that we should eat mostly carbohydrates (whole grains, rice, pasta, etc). It turns out that the science just doesn't support that. This is an extraordinarily well-written book by an author without an agenda. I didn't read this with a goal of losing weight as I am pretty fit and exercise every day. I have had problems with PVCs (extra abnormal heart beats) and high blood pressure though. Since eating a higher fat diet and limiting carbs to just dinner for the past 3-4 months, the PVCs have gone away and my blood pressure has come down. My level of HDL (good cholesterol) went up and triglycerides went down. I also lost 7-8 pounds. More importantly, I feel better - more energy and sustained mental clarity throughout the day. I would also recommend "Grain Brain" by Perlmutter.
February 2017 · Kindle Store · verified purchase
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