Gary Taubes New Book is Coming Out!

Joycelyn · 04-14-2007, 12:55 PM

For those who remember Gary Taubes famous NY Times Article "What if Fat Doesn't Make you Fat?"...he's been working on a new book these past few years which will definitely (thank goodness), take lowcarbing out of the ugly stepchild category with the general public.

It is called Good Calories, Bad Calories will be out in September, just in time for my birthday! Know what I'm getting!

Just thought I'd share for those who have followed Gary Taubes articles over the years. His other articles "The Soft Science of Dietary Fat" is available widely over the internet. Oh, and he still low carbs...just read an interview with him where he proudly stated he had rack of lamb and arugula salad for lunch!!! My kind of guy!

Psalm 79 · 04-14-2007, 03:33 PM

Hey there, Joycelyn -

I just ran across your post.

Thank you for posting this.

I will definitely give this a "look-see" in September when it comes out.

Be sure to post a review of it if you read it before any of the others of us.

I have become a tad bit cautious of the former hi-profile media-type low-carbers switching to lighter terms, so I might be a little suspicious because of the title. It is as if they became afraid of using the term "low-carb."

Lately, from the lastest study, the tide seems to be turning again and the actual term of "low-carb" is becoming used more and more in the media.

It was good to see what he had for lunch. That's a definite

and could be a good indicator of his steadiness on this issue. It sounds good.

Thanks again for posting this.

Annie

zelia · 04-14-2007, 06:50 PM

The New York Times has Gary Taubes's July 7, 2002, article "What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?" online.

Joycelyn · 04-14-2007, 06:52 PM

Psalm, I have said this before, but your posts are a blessing.

Actually the title of his book was originally going to be "A Big Fat Lie" and it had a picture of a big steak with a pat of butter melting on it on the cover (just what I'm having for dinner tonight!)...but he's going with a big publisher, and honestly I think he was wise to change the title, so that it will sell. However, he is definitely supportive of low carb and the whole book is geared to the low carb community/research. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

You know initially, I too was angry at all the authors abandoning the ship and afraid to use the title low carb anymore - Dana Carpender, one of the most prolific low carb writers, titled her last book "Every Calorie Counts" and ouch...I thought she was a total sell-out at the time.

But now I think about it and I realize in order to get their books published, authors have to be creative with their titles, since low carb has lost the boom it had in the early 2000's. So now my attitude is, get the word out even if you have to disguise it! Heck, even my favorite low carb milk went from being called Carb Countdown milk to being called Calorie Countdown milk. Same thing, different wording.

I still wish authors would just come out and title their books "low carb whatever", but Dana Carpender has publicly stated they can't get published if they do.

Now my attitude is, just get the word out, no matter what it takes.

I wish I had the link to Gary Taubes interview, but I don't. However, I think you will be very pleasantly surprised. I can't wait until it's released!

And thank you again for your wonderful posts. You are a true inspiration. I wish there were more folks like you.

zelia · 04-14-2007, 06:59 PM

Gary Taubes interview, with a bunch of links at the end.

Joycelyn · 04-14-2007, 07:00 PM

zelia, thanks for that link. Another earlier article from him that I like even better (talks about the politics of fats), is called "The Soft Science of Dietary Fat." He is a wonderful writer and the September release of his book will make the perfect birthday gift for me!

Joycelyn · 04-14-2007, 07:01 PM

zelia, we must be posting at the same time. You found the article! You're the best! Thanks for posting. I'm not the most computer literate and don't know how to post links.

zelia · 04-14-2007, 07:14 PM

You're welcome, Joycelyn. I googled his name along with his lunch menu

"The Soft Science of Dietary Fat is available online at the National Association of Science Writers' website.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-15-2007, 08:15 AM

What a great post!

Excellent article, and I too CAN'T WAIT until the book is released!

Very enlightening eye-opener.

Mandy · 04-15-2007, 12:47 PM

Here's a couple more old but great low-carb articles I dug up in "My Favorites".

http://www.survivediabetes.com/lowfat.html

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/ne...7/posts?page=1

04-14-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
Joycelyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Lady Posts: 829 Gallery: Joycelyn Stats: 202/198.5/140 WOE: The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: September 2008	Gary Taubes New Book is Coming Out! For those who remember Gary Taubes famous NY Times Article "What if Fat Doesn't Make you Fat?"...he's been working on a new book these past few years which will definitely (thank goodness), take lowcarbing out of the ugly stepchild category with the general public. It is called Good Calories, Bad Calories will be out in September, just in time for my birthday! Know what I'm getting! Just thought I'd share for those who have followed Gary Taubes articles over the years. His other articles "The Soft Science of Dietary Fat" is available widely over the internet. Oh, and he still low carbs...just read an interview with him where he proudly stated he had rack of lamb and arugula salad for lunch!!! My kind of guy!

04-14-2007, 03:33 PM	#2
Psalm 79 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 844 Gallery: Psalm 79 Stats: It's not about weight...it's about health. WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 27, 2007	Hey there, Joycelyn - I just ran across your post. Thank you for posting this. I will definitely give this a "look-see" in September when it comes out. Be sure to post a review of it if you read it before any of the others of us. I have become a tad bit cautious of the former hi-profile media-type low-carbers switching to lighter terms, so I might be a little suspicious because of the title. It is as if they became afraid of using the term "low-carb." Lately, from the lastest study, the tide seems to be turning again and the actual term of "low-carb" is becoming used more and more in the media. It was good to see what he had for lunch. That's a definite and could be a good indicator of his steadiness on this issue. It sounds good. Thanks again for posting this. Annie __________________ Psalm 30:10;12 - Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be Thou my helper...O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto Thee for ever. Wisdom from my 90-year old best friend, Emma: If you will not accept the cure, then you will have no choice but to accept the consequences. (Wish I had listened to her years ago!)

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04-14-2007, 06:50 PM	#3
zelia MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen State Posts: 1,348 Gallery: zelia Start Date: November 2001	The New York Times has Gary Taubes's July 7, 2002, article "What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?" online.

04-14-2007, 06:52 PM	#4
Joycelyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Lady Posts: 829 Gallery: Joycelyn Stats: 202/198.5/140 WOE: The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: September 2008	Psalm, I have said this before, but your posts are a blessing. Actually the title of his book was originally going to be "A Big Fat Lie" and it had a picture of a big steak with a pat of butter melting on it on the cover (just what I'm having for dinner tonight!)...but he's going with a big publisher, and honestly I think he was wise to change the title, so that it will sell. However, he is definitely supportive of low carb and the whole book is geared to the low carb community/research. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! You know initially, I too was angry at all the authors abandoning the ship and afraid to use the title low carb anymore - Dana Carpender, one of the most prolific low carb writers, titled her last book "Every Calorie Counts" and ouch...I thought she was a total sell-out at the time. But now I think about it and I realize in order to get their books published, authors have to be creative with their titles, since low carb has lost the boom it had in the early 2000's. So now my attitude is, get the word out even if you have to disguise it! Heck, even my favorite low carb milk went from being called Carb Countdown milk to being called Calorie Countdown milk. Same thing, different wording. I still wish authors would just come out and title their books "low carb whatever", but Dana Carpender has publicly stated they can't get published if they do. Now my attitude is, just get the word out, no matter what it takes. I wish I had the link to Gary Taubes interview, but I don't. However, I think you will be very pleasantly surprised. I can't wait until it's released! And thank you again for your wonderful posts. You are a true inspiration. I wish there were more folks like you.

04-14-2007, 06:59 PM	#5
zelia MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen State Posts: 1,348 Gallery: zelia Start Date: November 2001	Gary Taubes interview, with a bunch of links at the end.

04-14-2007, 07:00 PM	#6
Joycelyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Lady Posts: 829 Gallery: Joycelyn Stats: 202/198.5/140 WOE: The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: September 2008	zelia, thanks for that link. Another earlier article from him that I like even better (talks about the politics of fats), is called "The Soft Science of Dietary Fat." He is a wonderful writer and the September release of his book will make the perfect birthday gift for me!

04-14-2007, 07:01 PM	#7
Joycelyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Lady Posts: 829 Gallery: Joycelyn Stats: 202/198.5/140 WOE: The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: September 2008	zelia, we must be posting at the same time. You found the article! You're the best! Thanks for posting. I'm not the most computer literate and don't know how to post links.

04-14-2007, 07:14 PM	#8
zelia MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen State Posts: 1,348 Gallery: zelia Start Date: November 2001	You're welcome, Joycelyn. I googled his name along with his lunch menu "The Soft Science of Dietary Fat is available online at the National Association of Science Writers' website.

04-15-2007, 08:15 AM	#9
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,322 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	What a great post! Excellent article, and I too CAN'T WAIT until the book is released! Very enlightening eye-opener.

04-15-2007, 12:47 PM	#10
Mandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East coast Delaware Posts: 1,039 Gallery: Mandy WOE: Atkins maintenance and intermittent fasting Start Date: April 1999	Here's a couple more old but great low-carb articles I dug up in "My Favorites". http://www.survivediabetes.com/lowfat.html http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/ne...7/posts?page=1