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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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 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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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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A very informative book. NO bull shit! I feel empowered to a more whole life approach to eating and exercise.

A must read before going on a diet.

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Such a refreshing read. Great for the average joe and well as nutrition professionals, this book cuts through the science to explain complex subjects in a really relaxed and digestible way. Thoroughly enjoying.

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Accessible, interesting and really useful. why do I need to include 15 words in my review?

Great book

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