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The end of overeating
taking control of the insatiable American appetite
First published 2009 · 607 pages
An eye-opening investigation into the science of appetite and the hidden forces that drive our cravings.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping behind the curtain of the modern food industry with a seasoned expert as your guide. The pace is steady and methodical, building a compelling case through clear, accessible science rather than relying on guilt or willpower-shaming. It cultivates an eye-opening and ultimately empowering mood, shifting the reader's perspective from personal failure to systemic manipulation. The prose is authoritative yet deeply empathetic to the psychological struggles of habit and desire. It is perfect for readers who want to understand the 'why' behind their cravings, offering a journey that begins with the unsettling reality of engineered food and ends with the tools needed to reclaim control over their own appetites.
- Mood
- eye-opening
- urgent
- contemplative
- Tone
- authoritative
- investigative
- empathetic
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- the psychology of desire · corporate manipulation · understanding habits · reclaiming control · the science of appetite
- The writing
- Clear, scientific, and persuasive, translating complex psychological and nutritional concepts into accessible insights.
- The arc
- Moves from a sense of helplessness regarding cravings to an empowered understanding of how to break the cycle.
- Who it's for
- Readers looking to understand the hidden forces behind their eating habits and seeking practical, science-backed solutions.
Content notes
- discussions of obesity
- food and eating struggles
About the book
Most of us know what it feels like to fall under the spell of food--when a handful of chips leads to an empty bag. But it's harder to understand why we can't seem to stop eating, even when we know better. Dr. David Kessler, the dynamic former FDA commissioner who reinvented the food label and tackled the tobacco industry, now cracks the code of overeating by explaining how our bodies and minds are changed when we consume foods that contain sugar, fat, and salt. Food manufacturers create products by manipulating these ingredients to stimulate our appetites, setting in motion a cycle of desire and consumption that ends with a nation of overeaters. This book explains for the first time why it is exceptionally difficult to resist certain foods and why it's so easy to overindulge. Dr. Kessler's cutting-edge investigation offers new insights and helpful tools to help us find a solution.--From publisher description.
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