Metabolical: The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet

Metabolical exposes the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on our health, linking them to chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer, and dementia. Dr. Robert Lustig offers a plan for healing and restoring our health through real food.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Did you know that 62% of the food in our supermarkets is not only processed but ultra-processed? This shocking statistic reveals that we are consuming a significant amount of food that has been heavily processed and altered, which can have negative impacts on our health. Data shows that eating this kind of food over time can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer, and dementia. It's important to recognize that these chronic diseases are not just a natural part of aging but are instead a result of our modern diet. Dr. Robert Lustig, a renowned expert in the field of nutrition, has written a book called FAT CHANCE that exposes the harmful effects of processed foods. He argues that our addiction to processed foods is driven by the food industry, big agriculture, big pharma, institutional medicine, and the government. Dr. Lustig's book offers a compelling plan for us to heal and restore our own health and wellbeing with real food. He suggests that a return to unprocessed food is the solution on both a personal and societal level. Metabolical, another book by Dr. David Perlmutter, further explores the relationship between the recent and profound perversion of the human diet and its overwhelming health consequences. Dr. Perlmutter, who is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain and Brain Wash, emphasizes the importance of eating a diet rich in whole, natural foods. He argues that the modern diet, which is high in processed foods, is contributing to a range of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and cognitive decline. By making small changes to our diet, such as eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, we can improve our health and reduce our risk of chronic diseases. In conclusion, the high percentage of processed and ultra-processed food in our supermarkets is a significant concern for our health. Data shows that eating this kind of food can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer, and dementia. By returning to unprocessed food and making small changes to our diet, we can improve our health and reduce our risk of chronic diseases. Dr. Robert Lustig's book FAT CHANCE and Dr. David Perlmutter's book Metabolical offer valuable insights into the relationship between the modern diet and our health.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529350074