The Ten Biggest Diet Myths & Greatest Health Secrets Revealed " A Summary of the Medical Research on Eating for Optimal Health, Weight Loss, Longevity, and Disease Prevention [Paperback]

Warren Peary (Author)

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Publication Date: May 1, 2003

A Summary of the Medical Research on Diet, Health, and Disease Prevention.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: American Institute for Abundant Living (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962643408
• ISBN-13: 978-0962643408
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,904,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the Truth is Told!, February 15, 2003

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Laura Garrett, RD, LD (Denton, TX, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ten Biggest Diet Myths & Greatest Health Secrets Revealed " A Summary of the Medical Research on Eating for Optimal Health, Weight Loss, Longevity, and Disease Prevention (Paperback)

Peary does an excellent job explaining why the popular high protein diets are not doing any of us any good. In chapter four, Peary debunks the myth that diets high in carbohydrate cause an over production of insulin which increases fat production and storage by stating "High protein diet books tell you to avoid or minimize carbohydrates to avoid raising blood sugar. This, they claim, is the only thing that raises insulin and causes hyperinsulinemia. They like to claim that proteins and fats keep blood sugar low and this keeps insulin low. Sounds good, except it is false. Both protein and fat have dramatic effects on insulin." Peary does a good job supporting and explaining things by actually citing scientific research. One citation proves that proteins also stimulate the release of insulin - not just carbs - and insulin levels are high after a meal as a result of too many calories, not just how many carbs were consumed. He also explains why eating too many calories plus excess weight are to blame for insulin resistance and high inulin levels.

Peary's reviews of scientific and clinical literature is comprehensive. Everything is well-referenced providing you with confidence that he knows what he is talking about! -- Laura Garrett, RD, LD, owner of NutrActive.com

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read - Buy this book now!, May 19, 2004

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This review is from: The Ten Biggest Diet Myths & Greatest Health Secrets Revealed " A Summary of the Medical Research on Eating for Optimal Health, Weight Loss, Longevity, and Disease Prevention (Paperback)

This books that cuts through all the hype and tells it like it is if you are serious about eating healthily. Everything is based on real research and Perry gives you links back to everything so you can verify it yourself. There is no secret formula, quick-fix diet or overnight solution to eating losing weight and eating healthy - the book outlines what you should be doing in a clear, understandable way. I'm eating more than ever and I feel healthier by basically changing my eating habits. I highly recommend you read this book and buy a copy of it for any one you seriously care about.

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading, October 7, 2009

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Buzzed Aldrin (Covina, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Ten Biggest Diet Myths & Greatest Health Secrets Revealed " A Summary of the Medical Research on Eating for Optimal Health, Weight Loss, Longevity, and Disease Prevention (Paperback)

If you could choose only one book on the topic of nutrition, make this the one.

After reading this book you just might conclude that Peary is the only honest neutrally-objective author on the subject of diet / nutrition. He just tells it like it is, without political or commercial bias.

If those who rely on Atkins, Mercola, Zone, South Beach, diet pills, "metabolism boosters," gym memberships, "gut buster" products, and all the other popular but mystical fads (frauds) would simply read and understand this book, there'd probably be a drastically lower prevalence of insulin resistance, obesity, cancer, heart disease, Type II diabetes, arthritis and joint pains, osteoporosis, and overall metabolic and circulatory problems.... not to mention wiping away the huge economic burden of treating the masses duped into harming themselves.

The only problem, judging from the scant three previous reviews for a book now over six years old, is that this book hasn't been read by enough people. A book that doesn't preach some special dietary structure and methodology probably doesn't generate much media attention (too mundane), nor spawn a bunch of sidebar products, charts, etc. to sell, resulting in even less public awareness.

Get this book, read it carefully, see the light.