For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works.
Debunking the great myths of the body, and systematically explaining why dieting is counter-productive, this unflinching book investigates every aspect of nutrition. From the difference between good and bad fats to the impact of genes and genetic mutation on our weight and what happens to our hormones long after a diet ends, Dr Jenkinson explores the fields of agriculture, pharma, anthropology and medicine to uncover the truth behind our bad food habits and the escalating obesity crisis.
......(更多)
Dr Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant surgeon with a special interest in advanced laparoscopic, or keyhole surgery. He is part of an expert team developing advances in gastrointestinal (stomach and bowel) surgery at University College Hospital in Bloomsbury, central London.
......(更多)
......(更多)
如果不是环境发生了变化,我们一开始就不会患上这些疾病,因而也就用不着这些医学进步。昂贵的医疗体系正在抵御的是由我们生活方式的变化所带来的疾病。其结果便是,2017年英国工人阶层男性的预期寿命(73岁),与维多利亚时代中期的工人阶层男性预期寿命一致。因此就预期寿命而言,我们取得的医学进步被我们的新式“生活方式疾病”所抵消了。
......(更多)