Which Taubes book should I get? page

[mcsnick]

Why We Get Fat or Good Calories, Bad Calories? I heard one is easier to understand and I'm wondering which one. (I don't have a science background and am hanging on to dear life trying to understand everything!)

[bokbadok]

If you don't have a science background I would recommend Why We Get Fat. I've read both, and even WWGF will challenge those with no science background. GCBC could be downright lethal.

[mcsnick]

just what I wanted to know. Thank you!

[Corwin1968]

I also thought that "Why We Get Fat" is a more solution-based book while GCBC is more a detailed explanation of what is going on. I wouldn't recommend GCBC to too many people but I'd recommend WWGF to anyone interested in nutrition.

[DFH]

As a warmup, read this-

What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie? - NYTimes.com

Taubes big article in 2002 that stirred things up. It's a classic.

[mcsnick]

gosh I love this place. Thank you for the article! Debating whether to post it on my facebook acct

[Robynbee]

Wow, what I great article to stumble upon! Thanks DFH!

[ElaineC]

I found "Why We Get Fat" a good read, not too hard, with a pile of great info. I think its the place to start, and if you want more detail then go to GCBC.

[Sigi]

If you don't have a science background I would recommend Why We Get Fat. I've read both, and even WWGF will challenge those with no science background. GCBC could be downright lethal.

Ooooh yeah! LOL