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Author Warner, Anthony (Chef), author.

Title The angry chef's guide to spotting bullsh*t in the world of food : bad science and the truth about healthy eating / Anthony Warner.

Publication Info. New York : The Experiment, 2018.
©2017

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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  613.2 WARNER    Check Shelf
 Windsor Locks Public Library - Adult Department  613.2 WAR    Check Shelf
Description xii, 323 pages ; 21 cm
Note Originally published in Great Britain as The Angry Chef by Oneworld Publications in 2017.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-323).
Contents Gateway pseudoscience. Confused by correlation ; Detox diets ; The alkaline diet ; Regression to the mean ; The remembering self -- When science goes wrong. The genius of science Columbo ; Coconut oil ; The paleo diet ; Antioxidants ; Sugar -- The influence of pseudoscience. A history of quacks ; The power of ancient wisdom ; Processed foods ; Clean eating ; Eating disorders -- The dark heart of pseudoscience. Relative risk ; The GAPS diet ; Cancer -- The fight back. The evolution of myths ; Science and truth ; Fighting pseudoscience.
Summary "Why is Chef Anthony Warner so angry? Two words: pseudoscience bullshit. Lies about nutrition are repeated everywhere--in newspaper headlines, on celebrity blogs, even by our well-meaning friends and family. Bad science is no reason to give up good food (we miss you, bread)! It's high time to distinguish fact from crap. As the Angry Chef, Warner skewers common food myths that range from questionable ("coconut oil is a weight-loss miracle") to patently dangerous ("autism is caused by toxins"). He also cuts down a host of fad diets--including the paleo diet and the infamous detox. Warner goes on to explain why we're so easily misled: It has a lot to do with our instinctive craving for simple explanations and straightforward rules. With help from "Science Columbo," he pares away poisonous rhetoric and serves up the delicious, nuanced truth (with a side of saucy humor). Bon appétit!"--Page [4] of cover.
Subject Nutrition -- Popular works.
Diet -- Popular works.
Food -- Popular works.
COOKING -- Health & Healing.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Diet. (OCoLC)fst00893284
Food. (OCoLC)fst00930458
Nutrition. (OCoLC)fst01042187
Genre/Form Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
Added Title Angry chef's guide to spotting bullshit in the world of food
Other Form: Online version: Warner, Anthony (Chef). Angry chef's guide to spotting bullshit in the world of food. New York : The Experiment, 2018 9781615194612 (DLC) 2017053572
ISBN 9781615194605 (paperback)
1615194606 (paperback)
9781615194612 (ebook)
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