Summary of The Obesity Code: by Jason Fung | Includes Key Takeaways & Analysis

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“A recent study suggests that 75 percent of the weight-loss response in obesity is predicted by insulin levels.29 Not willpower. Not caloric intake. Not peer support or peer pressure. Not exercise. Just insulin.” - Jason Fung “Carbohydrates should be enjoyed in their natural, whole, unprocessed form. Many traditional diets built around carbohydrates cause neither poor health nor obesity. the toxicity in much Western food lies in the processing, rather than in the food itself.” - Jason Fung “Our weight plateaus and ruthlessly climbs back up to our original body set weight, even as we keep dieting. Clearly, changing what we eat is not always enough.” - Jason Fung “Throughout most of human history, obesity has been rare. Individuals in traditional societies eating traditional diets seldom became obese, even in times of abundant food.” – Jason Fung “Even the National Cholesterol Education Program admits, “The percentage of total fat in the diet, independent of caloric intake, has not been documented to be related to body weight.” - Jason Fung What Will You Learn from Reading This Book? Why calories aren't the reason you're gaining weight Why refined carbohydrates are one of the most harmful things you can be eating It’s possible to reduce weight by following the Atkins diet; however, you will gain the weight back after a while Everything about insulin's effect on weight loss A high fiber intake will not only increase satiety, but it will also decrease obesity What 'intermittent fasting' means and how it will help you curb obesity and weight gain The timing of when you eat can be just as important as what you eat Why diet and exercise are NOT the cornerstone of weight loss science ***Don't miss this groundbreaking book on the true cause of the obesity epidemic. Eschewing traditional thoughts on diet and exercise, The Obesity Code will teach you the underlying causes of obesity and how to change the systems your body has created.*** Book Summary Overview Obesity is a bigger problem than anyone imagined and its rates have increased rapidly over the years. Since it’s an epidemic spreading its tentacles worldwide, it’s now critical that we find a solution to this nagging problem. There are way too many studies and trials conducted out there, and while some diets may suggest that you consume foods with low carbohydrates, other diets may suggest something else. It can get pretty confusing, and that’s perhaps why most dieters give up. The Obesity Code focuses on the intake of traditional, unprocessed foods that have been forgotten long ago. This book covers everything from the science behind the foods you're eating to what you should eat at each meal. Understanding diet and exercise are NOT the key to weight loss is the first step to cracking the Obesity Code. Click Buy Now with 1-Click to Own Your Copy Today!

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 18, 2016

Reviews

[Arpita (world of a book enthusiast) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a nice book on obesity and how to get rid of it. This book has busted myths like eating fewer calories will help in losing weight. The author has addressed all the parts of nutrition and tried to explain and give an overview of what can be consumed and what should be avoided. I will definitely recommend this one.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am fairly knowledgeable about health and the science behind losing weight. But more of the basic sort of science. There are individuals who struggle more with obesity and they need more of this detailed science due to their genetics or lifestyle.

For this reason, I love this book. It accepts the basic science we know about losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But also recognizes these scientific principles which are necessary for some people to avoid obesity. This book covers those principles and debunks a lot of methods people believe are helping them lose weight. Then they get confused why it doesn’t stick.

This book is what people need sometimes. They watch a news segment on losing weight or follow the Atkins diet, then something doesn’t add up and they feel like they have failed. When it is not the individual who has failed, but the bogus information. This book is the antidote to that terrible information. Such a good read. I highly suggest.

[Andy Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great!

They took out Dr. Fung's extensive sourcing and technical explanation, and left the easily digestible points. The bullet points at the end of each chapter summary highlighted the most critical technical stuff. I have been struggling to read the Obesity Code for weeks and I finished this in an hour. I can't recommend this enough! I really feel like I got the most important information from the book.

[Debbie Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and to the point

This book gives a good overview. Sometimes the takeaway did not fully match the content because it was not explained in depth. However, this book is an excellent starting point.

[Bonnie Shockey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information. As expected from books of this type a little dry. However, I liked what I read, and the information was very helpful to me.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm sure there is much more to the book, but having a quick summary of it was great!

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice summary but didn't explain how to fast...major omission.

[Stacey Purcell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was pretty good, but glosses over several items I would have liked a more in depth explanation on. I suppose to do that, I have to buy the bigger book. There is some great information.