Gary Taubes, Good Calories Bad Calories

I'm 2/3 through reading my friend Gary Taubes new book, "Good Calories, Bad Calories" but I'm so psyched and fired up about it I wanted to post my "early review" even before I finish it. It's hands down the most important nutrition book of the past twenty years. It's part nutrition, part nutrition research, part sociology, part politics, part medical detective story and all absolutely fascinating reading and I'm hoping it gets the attention it deserves. This is truly what Thomas Kuhn, the philosopher of science, was talking about when he created the term "paradigm shift".

Taubes' book is beginning to get some attention. For a fast, easy read that will give you a flavor for what's going on here, don't miss this articlecalled "Diet and Fat: A Severe Case of Mistaken Consensus".

You'll be hearing more from me- and I hope many many others- about this amazing book. Meanwhile, read the Times article.

Remember, sacred cows make the best burgers.

Get ready to eat.