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The government is subsidizing, with our own tax dollars, the very foods that are making us obese. Obesity is effectively the result of government policy.
Jason Fung • The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (The Wellness Code)

Eating fat does not make you fat. It's your body's response to excess carbohydrates in your diet that makes you fat. Your body has a limited capacity to store excess carbohydrates, but it can easily convert those excess carbohydrates into excess body fat. It's hard to lose weight by simply restricting calories. Eating less and losing excess body
... See moreBarry Sears • The Zone: A Revolutionary Life Plan to Put Your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight Loss
Fish, whey protein (cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and milk), and yogurt. These foods have been shown to increase GLP-1 levels and improve insulin sensitivity. (Whey is the watery milk that has separated from the curds when cheese is made.)
Mary Claire Haver • The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms
Limiting your average carb intake to 50 to 100 grams per day will effectively moderate your insulin production and optimize your fat-burning process. At this level of carbohydrate intake, your body will be stimulated to burn more stored fats and manufacture a little extra glucose in the liver through gluconeogenesis. In this case, however, dietary
... See moreMark Sisson • The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Primal Blueprint Series)
All forms of refined, processed carbohydrates:
Paul Grewal • Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life (Genius Living Book 1)
Beyond the Two-Week Test The Two-Week Test is one of the more popular topics on my website (philmaffetone.com). This dietary self-evaluation has been used by untold numbers of people, most of whom felt and performed better, lost weight, and improved fat burning. If you have not read about this test, you can also see either of the Big books listed
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