Fat Chance
The Hidden Truth About Sugar, Obesity and Disease
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:2nd Jan '14
Should be back in stock very soon

In Fat Chance, Dr. Robert Lustig reveals how sugar affects our health and offers insights on living a healthier, sugar-free life.
In Fat Chance, Dr. Robert Lustig explores the pervasive influence of sugar in our diets and how it contributes to serious health issues. He argues that sugar is not just a sweet treat but a toxic substance that can lead to addiction and numerous health problems, including obesity and diabetes. With the rise of processed foods, many people find themselves consuming hidden sugars without even realizing it, making it increasingly difficult to live a sugar-free life.
Dr. Lustig challenges conventional wisdom regarding dieting and weight loss, emphasizing that not all calories are created equal. He explains why traditional low-fat diets often fail and how skipping meals can lead to unhealthy eating habits later on. By shedding light on the misleading practices of the food industry and the government's role in perpetuating these issues, Fat Chance provides readers with the knowledge they need to make informed dietary choices.
Ultimately, Lustig aims to empower readers to rethink their relationship with food. He offers practical advice on how to identify and reduce sugar intake, which can lead to a healthier lifestyle. By understanding the true impact of sugar on our bodies, individuals can take meaningful steps toward achieving better health and well-being, transforming their lives for the better.
A top ten New York Times bestseller
‘Lustig has all the shocking facts at his finger tips, but he also has strategies to help us wean ourselves off the white stuff. The result, he promises, won't be just fitter bodies, but sharper minds too: the book to get your new year off to a virtuous start.’ Guardian, Books of the Year
‘This important book could finally push you to shed those extra pounds, if not save your life’ Evening Standard
‘A fascinating new book’ Daily Mail
‘Fascinating and topical.’ Daily Express
‘His lucid and well-informed analysis should help inform the debate on this ever-expanding problem.’ Sunday Times
‘Lustig explains the biochemistry of metabolism, and the vicious cycle of obesity, with patient clarity’ Guardian
‘Lustig offers way that we can help ourselves and improve our health … but his chief aim is a new regulatory climate’ Telegraph
‘Crammed full of hard-hitting insights that may shock the reader into immediate dieter change (and it did me)’ Barbara J King, TLS
‘The best book I’ve read on the relationship between diet and health.’ Dr Andrew Weil
‘Lustig has all the shocking facts at his finger tips, but he also has strategies to help us wean ourselves off the white stuff … the book to get your new year off to a virtuous start’ The Guardian, ‘Food Books of the Year’
ISBN: 9780007514144
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 26mm
Weight: 310g
336 pages