This topic is very complex, and I have struggled to keep the concepts intact while using non-scientific language as much as possible.
It explains how our diets control the metabolism of the nutrients we ingest. There are phases to produce energy from the nutrients we eat. That energy is used for our vital processes, such as blood circulation, muscle function for breathing, maintaining our body temperature, brain functioning, etc.
Because we live in an era with an obesity epidemic, we need to control our weight. A diet should not keep us hungry; if that were the case, we would fail. Understanding how nutrients are absorbed, metabolized, and utilized for vital functions and repairing or replacing damaged or dying cells is essential for what and how we take our sustenance.
Why is a low-carb diet the best way to lose and maintain weight? There are many diets, and many of them are not sustainable for a lifetime. It also explains the pitfalls present for the one dieting, such as misinformation and the Industry with processed foods such as low fat (high in sugars), The best solution is to avoid packaged foods and eat home-cooked meals, so it is essential to be able to do so.
This book provides the necessary concepts and several alternatives for maintaining and incorporating a diet into one's lifestyle. It also provides recipes necessary to accomplish these goals.
