Why Carb Wars, you ask? The title came from my first book, Carb Wars; Sugar is the New Fat. The name stuck, although Nourished, the name of my second book, might be a better fit. I hope you will find this to be a friendly and nurturing place where we don’t slavishly adhere to any dogma but try to keep an open mind and follow the evidence wherever it leads. My own views have evolved over the years and I expect them to continue to do so. There is no disgrace in changing your mind when the evidence changes, but refusing to alter your position when you know it is wrong is indefensible.
It’s been more than 30 years since our government first endorsed a low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-salt, high-carbohydrate diet. The majority of us became fat trying to follow this advice, but now, for the first time, the obese outnumber the merely overweight and chronic diseases have reached epidemic proportions. We obviously have a big problem in America and the rest of the developed world has foolishly followed our lead with the same sad results. We need to discard everything we thought we knew about nutrition and start over.
In a world where the truth can so easily be manipulated, where confirmation bias taints every media report, and scientific studies can be spun to show whatever the sponsor wants them to show, how can we know what to believe or who to trust? We must take charge of our own health. We can no longer accept what we are told, especially when it comes from someone with an agenda, without examining and evaluating the evidence. Many of us are now doing just that and the times they are a-changing! There has been a paradigm shift in public opinion about what constitutes a healthful diet. Sales of butter and red meat are going up while bread, cereal, pasta, and sugary beverages are declining as people recognize the need to return to the traditional foods that have nourished the human race throughout history.
Our dietary choices play a major role in our modern plagues, in other words—IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD—but don’t worry, you will not find even a hint of deprivation or austerity here! Once you discover the secret, you will find that the very best food for weight management, longevity, the treatment and prevention of disease, and over-all health and happiness is also the most sumptuous, satisfying, and indulgent way of eating the world has to offer. You are invited to the feast. Enjoy.
Below are our most recent blog posts. Click to view all blog posts.
I’ll be doing a presentation and book signing at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 7:00 PM, 2012. The address is 17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A101 (Phone: 206 366-3333). If you are in the area, I hope you’ll stop by to join the discussion and stick around to try some recipe samples. See you there! (c) 2012, Judy Barnes Baker, www.carbwars.blogspot.com
The winners of Prize Package # 5 were Misty Cueni and Stephany Stratton. They each will receive 6 large bottles of EZ-Sweetz and 12 packages of Homesyle Chili. Congratulations, Misty and Stephany! ~*~ Contest is now closed! Recap: how to enter the contest for Prize Package #6 My purpose in holding this giveaway, was to enlist your help in spreading the word about the new book. You have talked about it, Tweeted and blogged about it, and mentioned it on Facebook. Some of you have signed up to follow my blog,…
Prize Package #6 in the Nourished Giveaway: 5 awards of a $100 gift certificate from Quest Bars. This is the biggest prize package yet in the Nourished giveaway, with a total value of a whopping $500! Each of five winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to spend on one of the most popular products to hit the market in recent memory. Since this is the grand finale of my first ever contest, I’m going to extend the time to enter to 2 weeks rather than one. Quest Bars: If you…
I am scheduled for an hour-long conversation with Dr. Andrea Fanti on Dial-and-Speak on WBTC radio in Uhrichsville, Ohio, on Monday morning (Jan. 6). If you live in the area, you can join us from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, local time, and call in with your questions or comments. If not, you can listen to the show at www.wbtclive.com, where the it will be streamed live at the time of broadcast and repeated at 3:00 PM (6:00 PM EST). (c) 2012, Judy Barnes Baker, www.carbwars.blogspot.com
One of the 2 winners of prize package #4 was Nancy Marsh. Congratulations, Nancy! The second winner has not contacted me yet to claim his prize and give me his address. So, Ken R., if you are reading this, you have until Saturday, February 11 to get in touch with me or I will have to choose an alternate winner. For the rest of you, there is still time to enter your name in the drawing for Prize Package #5! Thank you to all of you have…
Today marks the beginning of week #5 in the giveaway to celebrate the launch of my new book, Nourished; A Cookbook for Health, Weight Loss, and Metabolic Balance. THERE WILL AGAIN BE TWO LUCKY WINNERS! Each winner will receive: A 12 pack of 10-ounce packages of HOMESTYLE BEEF AND BEAN or CHICKEN AND BEAN CHILI, with a retail value of $32.28. PLUS A 6-pack of large (0.75-ounce) bottles of EZ-SWEETZ LIQUID SUCRALOSE, with a retail value of $62.99. The total value of each of the two prize…
