How Not to Get Fat

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A common-sense guide to achieving a healthy weight focuses on understanding what to eat and when. Nutritionist Ian Marber argues that many of us were taught to diet rather than to eat properly. The book emphasizes avoiding diets altogether and explores the disconnect between our emotions and the biochemistry of our bodies. By grasping these relationships, readers can learn to satisfy hunger, enjoy food, and reduce cravings. The content is divided into three sections: The first section explains the body's biochemistry, covering topics like digestion, glucose, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, metabolism, and hunger signals—essential for any effective eating plan. The second section delves into how thoughts and emotions influence our ability to maintain a healthy weight, discussing habits, social attitudes, genetics, subliminal influences, choices, portion control, and gender. The final section empowers readers to create a personalized eating plan that meets their body's biochemical needs, steering clear of the emotional turmoil associated with dieting. It also outlines simple, easy-to-follow eating rules. This guide offers a straightforward and encouraging approach from an expert nutritionist, promoting a liberating perspective on our fundamental need for nourishment and highlighting the importance of prevention over cure.