Warren Peary
1 A must read - Buy this book now!
This books that cuts through all the hype and tells it like it is if you are serious about eating healthily. Everything is based on real research and Perry gives you links back to everything so you can verify it yourself. There is no secret formula, quick-fix diet or overnight solution to eating losing weight and eating healthy - the book outlines what you should be doing in a clear, understandable way. I'm eating more than ever and I feel healthier by basically changing my eating habits. I highly recommend you read this book and buy a copy of it for any one you seriously care about.
2 Finally, the Truth is Told!
Peary does an excellent job explaining why the popular high protein diets are not doing any of us any good. In chapter four, Peary debunks the myth that diets high in carbohydrate cause an over production of insulin which increases fat production and storage by stating "High protein diet books tell you to avoid or minimize carbohydrates to avoid raising blood sugar. This, they claim, is the only thing that raises insulin and causes hyperinsulinemia. They like to claim that proteins and fats keep blood sugar low and this keeps insulin low. Sounds good, except it is false. Both protein and fat have dramatic effects on insulin." Peary does a good job supporting and explaining things by actually citing scientific research. One citation proves that proteins also stimulate the release of insulin - not just carbs - and insulin levels are high after a meal as a result of too many calories, not just how many carbs were consumed. He also explains why eating too many calories plus excess weight are to blame for insulin resistance and high inulin levels.
Peary's reviews of scientific and clinical literature is comprehensive. Everything is well-referenced providing you with confidence that he knows what he is talking about! -- Laura Garrett, RD, LD, owner of NutrActive.com
