{"product_id":"the-carb-crisis","title":"The Carb Crisis","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy We Get Sick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e comes a bold, evidence-based exploration of how excess carbohydrates--even ones you wouldn't expect--are fueling today's chronic disease crisis.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarbs make up over half of our daily routines, according to conventional dietary recommendations--despite decades of scientific research linking carbs to a spectrum of health issues including obesity, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune and metabolic disorders, and more. But carbs don't actually fuel the body--glucose does, and it does it without causing inflammation, harming the gut, or inviting long-term disease. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this persuasive, contemporary case against carbs, internationally renowned scientist Benjamin Bikman draws a clear line between carb-heavy diets and today's most common health crises and demystifies the biochemistry that allows us to thrive on low-carb and even carb-free diets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith clear, science-based recommendations for long-term wellness, \u003ci\u003eThe Carb Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e empowers readers to take back their metabolic health to: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how carbs slow metabolisms and hijack the body's dopamine system to cause cravings and overeating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice intentional, strategic dietary choices to prevent heart disease, autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and other chronic health conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProactively improve cognitive and mental health by stabilizing blood sugar and hormone levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl carb intake and replace refined carbs with whole foods, \"anti-carbs,\" and other healthier options better health, mental clarity, and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAccessible, authoritative, and urgent, \u003ci\u003eThe Carb Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a diet book--it's a call to action that disrupts conventional dietary wisdom and reclaim our health and relationship with carbs.","brand":"Benbella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50020862623994,"sku":"9781637749722","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_a9dbe545-c1ee-4869-9143-d1dbc5b855f9.jpg?v=1786137109","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/the-carb-crisis","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}