And 8 more myths about the food we eat
This is a refreshing book and an original way to clarify about food, food myths and the misconceptions sloppy science perpetuates. The story is told in conversations between a medical doctor on his way to a conference and people he met along the way.
Although this novel is fiction, the research and conclusions are documented in the Journal of Medicine and you will see extensive references at the end of the book to solidify the doctor’s point of view.
Each chapter is dedicated to one subject and can be fun to read. Whether vitamin C prevents the common cold, the cons of eating red meat, having too much salt, drinking coffee, red wine, eggs, the benefits of vitamin D and yes, perhaps even chocolate are all discussed to no end.
Since a lot of research is being based on inaccurate data Montreal Dr . Christopher Labos a cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology who has gained notice as a frequent commentator in local print and broadcast media strongly clarifies the misconceptions about food. To give his first person narrative more of a personal touch he also has integrated a love story to the mix. All characters are fictitious but those who know Dr. Labos will picture his face while reading this book. I know I did.
The concept is quite original and the presentation even more but although interesting it can also be somewhat boring. But what is important to know is each chapter provides us with some very important and valuable medical advice.
The story in a few words:
A Dr . en route to a medical conference in California meets two people and for the entire flight engage into detailed discussion about vitamin C. Then he meets a pretty waitress at a coffee shop again engage once more in medical talk and then comes his old friend.... guess what he talks about.....
My conclusion:
It’s a story about epidemiology and medical research and how abstract things apply to the food you eat every day is a difficult to get into and also to stay with it. Extremely well researched and said this book was good but what I took out of it: Everything in moderation and I will be fine.
Although this novel is fiction, the research and conclusions are documented in the Journal of Medicine and you will see extensive references at the end of the book to solidify the doctor’s point of view.
Each chapter is dedicated to one subject and can be fun to read. Whether vitamin C prevents the common cold, the cons of eating red meat, having too much salt, drinking coffee, red wine, eggs, the benefits of vitamin D and yes, perhaps even chocolate are all discussed to no end.
Since a lot of research is being based on inaccurate data Montreal Dr . Christopher Labos a cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology who has gained notice as a frequent commentator in local print and broadcast media strongly clarifies the misconceptions about food. To give his first person narrative more of a personal touch he also has integrated a love story to the mix. All characters are fictitious but those who know Dr. Labos will picture his face while reading this book. I know I did.
The concept is quite original and the presentation even more but although interesting it can also be somewhat boring. But what is important to know is each chapter provides us with some very important and valuable medical advice.
The story in a few words:
A Dr . en route to a medical conference in California meets two people and for the entire flight engage into detailed discussion about vitamin C. Then he meets a pretty waitress at a coffee shop again engage once more in medical talk and then comes his old friend.... guess what he talks about.....
My conclusion:
It’s a story about epidemiology and medical research and how abstract things apply to the food you eat every day is a difficult to get into and also to stay with it. Extremely well researched and said this book was good but what I took out of it: Everything in moderation and I will be fine.
