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Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine by Robert H. Lustig [Hardback Book]
Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine by Robert H. Lustig [Hardback Book]
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Highlights
Reveals eight key pathologies behind chronic diseases linked to processed food and modern medicine.
Explains how Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government influence our health and environment.
Offers a clear, science-based guide to understanding nutrition and disease.
Emphasizes protecting the liver and feeding the gut for better health.
Provides a hopeful manifesto to cure chronic diseases and save the planet.
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Isbn/Issn9780063027718
PublisherHarperCollins
Number Of Pages416
Year2021
LanguageEnglish
AuthorRobert H. Lustig
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The New York Times bestselling author of Fat Chance explains the eight pathologies that underlie all chronic disease, documents how processed food has impacted them to ruin our health, economy, and environment over the past 50 years, and proposes an urgent manifesto and strategy to cure both us and the planet. Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science, challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.
You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know what the problem is. One of Lustig’s singular gifts as a communicator is his ability to “connect the dots” for the general reader, in order to unpack the scientific data and concepts behind his arguments, as he tells the “real story of food” and “the story of real food.” 
Metabolical weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society into a completely new fabric by proving on a scientific basis a series of iconoclastic revelations, among them: 
·Medicine for chronic disease treats symptoms, not the disease itself
·You can diagnose your own biochemical profile 
·Chronic diseases are not "druggable," but they are "foodable" 
·Processed food isn’t just toxic, it’s addictive
·The war between vegan and keto is a false war—the combatants are on the same side
·Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government are on the other side
Making the case that food is the only lever we have to effect biochemical change to improve our health, Lustig explains what to eat based on two novel criteria: protect the liver, and feed the gut. He insists that if we do not fix our food and change the way we eat, we will continue to court chronic disease, bankrupt healthcare, and threaten the planet. But there is hope: this book explains what’s needed to fix all three.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN/ISSN: 9780063027718
Number of Pages: 416
Year: 2021
Language: English
Cover Type: Hardback Book
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Introduction
Ever wonder why chronic diseases keep rising despite all the medical advances? Dr. Robert H. Lustig, bestselling author and pediatric neuroendocrinologist, dives deep into the hidden truths behind processed food, nutrition, and modern medicine in *Metabolical*. This hardback book unpacks the eight pathologies at the root of chronic illness and reveals how processed food has quietly sabotaged our health, economy, and environment over the last 50 years. Lustig doesn’t just point fingers—he connects the dots between Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government, showing how these powerful forces have derailed healthcare. With clarity and wit, he explains why chronic diseases aren’t just about drugs but about what we eat. You’ll learn why processed food is addictive and toxic, why the vegan vs. keto debate misses the bigger picture, and how you can actually diagnose your own biochemical profile. What makes this book stand out? It offers a fresh, science-backed manifesto focused on protecting your liver and feeding your gut—the keys to reversing chronic disease and healing the planet. At 416 pages, this HarperCollins hardback is packed with eye-opening insights that will change how you think about food and health. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and take control of your well-being, *Metabolical* is your essential guide. Grab your copy and start connecting the dots today—because real change starts with understanding the real story of food.
Q&A
Is this book suitable for readers without a medical background?
Absolutely! Dr. Lustig explains complex science in a clear, engaging way for everyone.
Does the book offer practical dietary advice?
Yes, it focuses on what to eat to protect your liver and support gut health.
Will this book help me understand processed food effects?
Definitely. It exposes how processed foods harm health, economy, and environment.
How is this book different from other nutrition guides?
It connects nutrition, medicine, and society, challenging mainstream health paradigms.
What format is the book available in?
This edition is a hardback book, perfect for your collection or gift.
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