Home / Quotes / Quote by Gary Taubes

Quote by Gary Taubes

“Just as animal research tells us that gluttony and sloth are side effects of a drive to accumulate body fat, it also says that eating in moderation and being physically active (literally, having the energy to exercise) are not evidence of moral rectitude. Rather, they're the metabolic benefits of a body that's programmed to remain lean.”

Quote by Gary Taubes

Author

Gary Taubes is a renowned American author focusing on science and health topics. His works primarily explore health issues such as nutrition, obesity, and diabetes, known for his in-depth research and critical thinking. more

You May Also Like

“The point to keep in mind is that you don't lose fat because you cut calories; you lose fat because you cut out the foods that make you fat-the carbohydrates.”

Mind Loses Cutting Fats Calories Carbohydrates

Book:Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

Source: Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

“Meaning is malleable: take it out, you get nihilism and despair. Put it in, you get sacredness and something most special.”

Special Despair Nihilism Sacredness

Author:Dean Ornish

“Awareness-mindfulness-is the first step in healing. In Counterclockwise, Dr. Ellen Langer eloquently describes how becoming more aware of our beliefs and expectations allows us to powerfully transform our lives for the better. A pioneering, beautifully-written book.”

Firsts Book Belief Healing Steps Our Lives Written Awareness Becoming Mindfulness Expectations First Steps Drs Becoming More Pioneering

Author:Dean Ornish

“In my opinion, right now there's way too much hype on the technologies and not enough attention to the real businesses behind them.”

Way Real Enough Behinds Attention Opinion Technology Too Much Right Now Hype

Author:Mark Cuban

“You will find that your taste buds have a memory of about 3 weeks.”

Memories Week Taste Bud Taste Buds

Book:Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs

Source: Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs

“For women, the higher their cholesterol is, the longer their life; there’s a direct relationship between the two. Your cholesterol cannot be too high if you are a woman, but it can certainly be too low.”

Ifs Two Higher Lows Direct Cholesterol

Author:Jimmy Moore

“The overall physical demand that Iraq has is pretty amazing. It's 130 degrees, and the soldiers are carrying about 100 pounds of extra gear. It's a pretty rigorous schedule and routine for them.”

Demand Degrees Soldier Iraq Extras Pounds Routine Schedules Gears

Author:Joe Nichols

“In my mind, as long as I did what was right for me, I was cool. But that's not the way it works. You have to think about other people and take their feelings into account.”

People Thinking Way Mind Long Feelings Accounts

Author:Joe Nichols

“There's been a lot of really cool stuff that's happened to me throughout my career, and I remember everything, but I don't think I savored every moment of it like I should have or like I do now.”

Thinking Should Moments Remember Stuff Careers Happened Should Have Really Cool Remembers Everything Cool Stuff

Author:Joe Nichols

“THE HOT (AND SERIOUSLY COOL) ENERGY that comes from the musical gospel preached by the title character of FELA! feels as if it could stretch easily to the borders of Manhattan and then across a river or two. There should be dancing in the streets!”

Ifs Feels Should Two Character Energy Streets Rivers Hot Dancing Musical Titles Borders Manhattan

Author:Ben Brantley