Why We Get Fat

This book is changing my life. I read it slowly, a few pages at a time, at breakfast every morning for several weeks in an attempt to absorb the message. The book includes a lot about human biology and especially metabolic balance and the endocrine system. Fortunately, however, the basic message is quite simple. Humans are not well adapted to the high carbohydrate load of the modern diet. Continued heavy consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugars causes us to get fat. It can also lead to a condition called metabolic syndrome which is associated with a cluster of diseases including diabetes and heart disease.
The solution, restrict consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugars. That means avoid foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sweets (especially sweet drinks).