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Fat: the Secret Organ: The surprising science behind the most misunderstood part of the body
The International Bestseller, as featured in The Times
Fat is a vital yet hugely under-rated organ.
Fat has become a dirty word, but we know so little about how it really works. In Fat, expert doctors and obesity researchers Dr Mariëtte Boon and Professor Liesbeth van Rossum present the ground-breaking research which explodes many of the myths and prejudices surrounding body fat and will make us completely rethink our relationship with it.
Making use of the cutting-edge research in this specialist field, this fascinating and entertaining book will explain how fat generates important hormones, communicates with our brains and is, indeed, essential for staying alive. Informative yet accessible, The Secret Organ is important reading, not only for people who have struggled with their weight, but for everybody who is serious about their health.
Fat is a vital yet hugely under-rated organ.
Fat has become a dirty word, but we know so little about how it really works. In Fat, expert doctors and obesity researchers Dr Mariëtte Boon and Professor Liesbeth van Rossum present the ground-breaking research which explodes many of the myths and prejudices surrounding body fat and will make us completely rethink our relationship with it.
Making use of the cutting-edge research in this specialist field, this fascinating and entertaining book will explain how fat generates important hormones, communicates with our brains and is, indeed, essential for staying alive. Informative yet accessible, The Secret Organ is important reading, not only for people who have struggled with their weight, but for everybody who is serious about their health.
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Published March 19, 2020
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November 19, 2024
Very informative and well written
October 5, 2026
Nikdy by som nepovedala, že raz budem dobrovoľne a doslova s nadšením čítať cca 400 stranovú knihu zameranú na náš telesný tuk. A stalo sa. Skutočne výborná publikácia, ak si chcete rozšíriť svoje obzory týkajúce sa vlastného tela a nevnímať tuk, ako niečo negatívne, ale práve naopak, ako niečo, čo naše telo potrebuje. Samozrejme v rozumnej miere. Veď predsa všetkého veľa škodí.
Kniha sa zameriava na tuk, ktorý je prirodzenou súčasťou každého z nás, a preto je kniha určená širokému spektru ľudí. Čo musím vyzdvihnúť je to, že je zrozumiteľná. Informácie su podané jednoduchou a zaujímavou formou, aj keď sa nájdu aj trošku odbornejšie pasáže. V knihe sú opísané procesy v našom tele, ktoré tuk ovplyvňuje. Prečo niekto priberá, niekto chudne rýchlejšie, čo všetko to ovplyvňuje a prečo vnímať tuk, ako náš ďalší orgán.
Páči sa mi, že autorky knihu nepísali len ako úvahu, ale text je podložený vedeckými poznatkami. Predstavili telo, ako zložitejší mechanizmus a ako na otázky priberania, či chudnutia, nie je jednoznačná rada. Debaty typu nechudnem, lebo som v strese, alebo nič nejem a aj tak priberám sú typické obranné vety, ktorým sa ľudia obháňajú. Ale rozhodne za tým všetkým nestojí len jedna vec a práve preto túto knihu odporúčam. Dozvedieť sa niečo viac o fungovaní mechanizmu tela, ako s ním pracovať a v neposlednom rade, ako byť zdravý a mať rád svoje telo.
Kniha sa zameriava na tuk, ktorý je prirodzenou súčasťou každého z nás, a preto je kniha určená širokému spektru ľudí. Čo musím vyzdvihnúť je to, že je zrozumiteľná. Informácie su podané jednoduchou a zaujímavou formou, aj keď sa nájdu aj trošku odbornejšie pasáže. V knihe sú opísané procesy v našom tele, ktoré tuk ovplyvňuje. Prečo niekto priberá, niekto chudne rýchlejšie, čo všetko to ovplyvňuje a prečo vnímať tuk, ako náš ďalší orgán.
Páči sa mi, že autorky knihu nepísali len ako úvahu, ale text je podložený vedeckými poznatkami. Predstavili telo, ako zložitejší mechanizmus a ako na otázky priberania, či chudnutia, nie je jednoznačná rada. Debaty typu nechudnem, lebo som v strese, alebo nič nejem a aj tak priberám sú typické obranné vety, ktorým sa ľudia obháňajú. Ale rozhodne za tým všetkým nestojí len jedna vec a práve preto túto knihu odporúčam. Dozvedieť sa niečo viac o fungovaní mechanizmu tela, ako s ním pracovať a v neposlednom rade, ako byť zdravý a mať rád svoje telo.
July 29, 2024
(2.5 stars rounded up)
My doctor here in the Netherlands recommended this book, in order to gain an understanding of both the positives and negatives of fat. This quick read contains many interesting facts; however, it was repetitive at times. I feel the structure could have been a little more reader-friendly, and I believe some thoughts were lost in translation. With that said, if you come across this book, it's worth borrowing and learning some new little tidbits.
My doctor here in the Netherlands recommended this book, in order to gain an understanding of both the positives and negatives of fat. This quick read contains many interesting facts; however, it was repetitive at times. I feel the structure could have been a little more reader-friendly, and I believe some thoughts were lost in translation. With that said, if you come across this book, it's worth borrowing and learning some new little tidbits.
December 25, 2021
Would Recommend to Everyone
I love how even though the book is based on science and medicine, it is an easy read for those not in these fields. Also a surprising page turner due to how it is filled with the stories of real life experiences by real people. They also give you simple tips on life style changes that can help with health and weight loss. A fantastic read! Love it!
I love how even though the book is based on science and medicine, it is an easy read for those not in these fields. Also a surprising page turner due to how it is filled with the stories of real life experiences by real people. They also give you simple tips on life style changes that can help with health and weight loss. A fantastic read! Love it!
June 9, 2020
Insightful, a must read for anyone interested in weight and health
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