Research has shown that poor people are both malnourished and obese- revealing that fat doesn’t equal nourished or well-fed. Fifty years ago, 1 in 8-9 were obese and now its 1 in 3. Here are some of my favorite tidbits I discovered in this book: Wrong morally, intellectually and scientifically. Blaming the victim and leaving human biology out of it is just plain wrong. The implication is that fat people simply cannot ignore their cravings because they just love food so much and they’re gluttonous. Unfortunately, weight loss has become the ultimate test of willpower, and virtue even. What a waste of time, effort and emotional turmoil that could have been spent on solving the real issues at hand! It takes the focus off of the real reasons we get fat and puts the blame on the person themselves. It seems obvious to say this, but it’s so oversimplified and has lead to countless unsustainable diet recommendations and plans, and therefore countless disappointments and frustrations. “Calories in, calories out” is the most damaging assumption we could have made regarding health and weight loss/gain. It’s about identifying the true culprits on whom we should blame obesity and fat accumulation (hormones- namely insulin) and how we can change how to approach health going forward (avoid carbs, especially sweets/beer/quick carbs). This book is essentially about debunking the “calories in, calories out” theory of why we get fat. However, mainstream diet wisdom does not specifically condemn carbohydrates for our spare tires and health woes, despite them being the most likely culprit. We know they are nutrient-poor and take up room in our bellies where instead we could put meats and veggies. We know that cakes, cookies and sodas aren’t good for us. This shouldn’t really be news to any of us, and saying it here isn’t revealing some big secret. But not just any carbs- refined sugar, flours, and starchy and sweet foods. 
This book was eye opening, largely because the answer referred to in the title is shockingly simple: carbs.
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