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Is Butter a Carb?

Unpicking Fact from Fiction in the World of Nutrition

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Is Butter a Carb?

By: Rosie Saunt, Helen West
Narrated by: Olivia Dowd, Rosie Saunt
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Summary

 The ultimate myth-busting nutrition bible.

Registered dietitians Rosie Saunt and Helen West are the founders of The Rooted Project, set up to translate the latest research direct to your plate, and make evidence-based nutrition accessible and engaging.

In this book, they explore everything from the danger of anecdotal evidence and unsubstantiated 'facts' about food to the real science behind the nutrients we consume every day. They explain why there's nothing to be feared from fat or carbs, or - for the vast majority of us - the much-maligned gluten, as well as probing the murky depths of the diet industry to explore the latest links between diet culture and weight stigma. They take a deep-dive into gut health, look at the emerging science of the connection between food and mood and examine differences between allergies and intolerances.

This book is both a reference guide and a narrative to relish: it debunks the myths that dominate the food and wellness industry and offers the right tools and knowledge to allow readers to take control of their own health. Evidence-based, body positive and practical, Is Butter a Carb? is the modern must-have nutrition book for everybody interested in food, health and pop science.©2019 The Rooted Project Ltd Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Weight Loss & Weight Control Health Nutrition Healthy Diet
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Critic reviews

A must-read for anyone who has ever avoided carbohydrates for the sake of a trim tummy
Covering everything from fad diets to the modern panic around gluten, [Helen and Rosie] deep dive into the pseudoscience that surrounds food, and counteract it with the latest clear and easy-to-digest scientific research on various points of contention.
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Really insightful and interesting. A great way of breaking up everything you hear about nutrition, enabling you to make an informed decision when it comes to eating.

Brilliant

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Highly recommend to debunk all the crap
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It’s a. Must read ! Enjoy

Factual no nonsense

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Touches upon a broad spectrum of topics, even including things like eating for sustainability and food packaging labels.

A good entry level book for somebody who doesn't have a strong background in nutrition, and I would recommend it to anyone who is struggling to decide what to eat based on all the information they're bombarded with. Whilst the authors make recommendations for food choices, it also covers a number of other popular health trends and outlines what evidence (if any) backs them as a healthy choice.

Will also give some tools for analysing future health trends that will no doubt crop up and be promoted by influencers.

Favourite out of context quote "more unicorns = better"

Great unbiased introduction to nutrition

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Well narrated. This book presents the info at a level that is easily understood by those with no nutritional knowledge, yet in depth enough for those studying it. Solid information, plenty of studies to reference, and all with a bit of humour.

Just the right level for for everyone

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Very informative and entertaining.the authors have research backing and didn't take sides. Also, narration is top class. Will listen again.

Really great

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