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"Living Low Carb" is a decent book on the low carb diet, but I didn't feel it was as impressive as "Why We Get Fat" by Taubes. Living Low Carb", written by Jonny Bowden covers many aspects regarding living low carb, but some of the information seems to conflict with what Taubes says in "Why We Get Fat".
Living Low Carb discusses the history of the low fat diet much like Why We Get Fat, but doesn't seem to go into detail as much as Why We Get Fat. In addition, Living Low Carb is a book which focuses on how to diet using Bowdens low carb method, and suggests eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, unlike Why We Get Fat which pretty much says we don't need to eat many fruits and vegetables and then goes on to explain exactly why. Taubes seems to be the only author willing to state unequivocally that one needs not eat vegetables and shouldn't eat fruit, but goes on to say it's okay to do so if one wishes too. On the other hand, Bowden says we should eat all the fruits and vegetables we want.
Living Low Carb does offer some great information on the top low carb diet plans and gives enough information about each diet plan to allow you to decide which program you might want to try. I believe this is the highlight of the book as you can quickly reference many of the most popular low carb diet plans and quickly get information related to those diets. This would be great for anyone in the fitness field who may be asked about these different programs by their clients.
In addition, Bowden has an excellent frequently asked question section in his book that would be great for anyone new to the low carb diet. If you want to know how to get started on Bowdens low carb program, you cannot go wrong with this book. It's easy to read and written in a fun to read manner. This is where Bowden's book shines over Taubes as Bowden has a more impressionable writing style that makes you want to continue reading.
The bottom line with this book is that it's a good book to read if you want a primer on low carb diets and want to bypass the in depth coverage offered in Why We Get Fat.
Living Low Carb discusses the history of the low fat diet much like Why We Get Fat, but doesn't seem to go into detail as much as Why We Get Fat. In addition, Living Low Carb is a book which focuses on how to diet using Bowdens low carb method, and suggests eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, unlike Why We Get Fat which pretty much says we don't need to eat many fruits and vegetables and then goes on to explain exactly why. Taubes seems to be the only author willing to state unequivocally that one needs not eat vegetables and shouldn't eat fruit, but goes on to say it's okay to do so if one wishes too. On the other hand, Bowden says we should eat all the fruits and vegetables we want.
Living Low Carb does offer some great information on the top low carb diet plans and gives enough information about each diet plan to allow you to decide which program you might want to try. I believe this is the highlight of the book as you can quickly reference many of the most popular low carb diet plans and quickly get information related to those diets. This would be great for anyone in the fitness field who may be asked about these different programs by their clients.
In addition, Bowden has an excellent frequently asked question section in his book that would be great for anyone new to the low carb diet. If you want to know how to get started on Bowdens low carb program, you cannot go wrong with this book. It's easy to read and written in a fun to read manner. This is where Bowden's book shines over Taubes as Bowden has a more impressionable writing style that makes you want to continue reading.
The bottom line with this book is that it's a good book to read if you want a primer on low carb diets and want to bypass the in depth coverage offered in Why We Get Fat.
