Metabolický motor - Poslední vědecké poznatky o spalování kalorií a o tom, jak zahodit přebytečná kila a zůstat zdraví – Pontzer Herman (2022)

Every day I burn 2,000 calories. And if I also exercise and limit carbohydrates, I will definitely lose even more weight! Do you say that to yourself too? Well, be careful - none of that is true! Herman Pontzer, in his book, debunks established myths and reveals how human metabolism truly works and how we can finally master our weight and support our health. Groundbreaking studies and research conducted with the kind help of traditional African tribes will vividly show us that mere movement does not speed up our metabolism. In fact, we can very easily burn 3,000 calories a day regardless of the intensity of the activities we engage in. This perfect evolutionary strategy allowed us to survive periods of famine in the past. However, paradoxically, in the modern world, it condemns us to obesity. And now for the good news: we can lose weight, but the condition is to limit calorie intake. Pontzer refutes popular diet fads such as paleo, keto, gluten-free diets, the "no grains" diet, or even veganism, explaining how and why they sometimes succeed perfectly but other times completely fail. He also emphasizes the importance of movement, which plays an essential role in the long-term optimal functioning of our bodies, regardless of...