Dr Jason Fung

Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a tried-and-true method that most people haven't thought about?yet it could be revolutionary for taking health to the next level. This ancient secret is fasting....

From acclaimed author Dr. Jason Fung, a revolutionary guide to reversing diabetes.

"Why your body's own insulin is the key to controlling your weight"--Cover.

In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. Obesity is driven by hormones; only by understanding the effects of insulin and insulin resistance can we achieve lasting weight loss.

This book gathers together some of the finest minds working in the field of diabetes and diet. The result is a collection of chapters addressing the big issues. What is diabetes? What are the different types? What causes it? Who gets it? Why do diabetics die of heart disease? Why do athletes commonly get Type 2 diabetes?