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.
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Great news! A brand new low-carb store has opened in beautiful Mill Creek, Washington. Owners Dan Arnold and his wife, Amber Wester, invite you to join them for a grand opening celebration this coming Saturday, February 6th. (See invitation below.) I will certainly be there to wish them well and to stock up on all my favorite products that, I am thrilled to say, I can now buy locally! If you live in the Seattle area (Eastside), I hope you will support Dan and Amber…
We have a new butcher shop in my area called Bill the Butcher. William Von Schneidau is a master butcher and professional chef who says his mission is to bring truly great meat back to the neighborhood. He sells local, grass-fed, dry-aged meats, free range poultry and eggs, natural pork, wild seafood and house made bacon, pate, and sausages. He also features dairy products from a local creamery that come in glass bottles (with a hefty deposit) and fine wines and cheeses. Every time I’ve…
The manuscript for the new book went in on Friday of last week. I missed the deadline, but not by too much. Now I just have to sit tight for a while and wait to see if I get a thumbs up on it as it is, or if I will need to make revisions. Wish me luck!
I got the following comment on my blog this morning (it made my day!) and I decided to answer it here. Hi Judy — I’m so excited to learn more about your next cookbook. Is there anything you can tell us regarding concept and timing? Thanks for all that you do for the low carb community. I find your writing smart and accessible and appreciate your quality research on so many interesting issues. So glad you found this calling! Sally About the new book: It…
Amazon is selling Carb Wars again. They say it can be delivered by December fourth. Thanks for your patience.
Amazon has been out of Carb Wars for some time now, thanks to a snafu at the fulfilment center. A second printing is now finished and a shipment of books went out to them last Wednesday. It should be delivered in the next day or so. However, the Carb Wars page on Amazon.com still says it takes 1 to 2 months to get a copy and warns that if you order one, it will not arrive in time for Christmas. I hope that message will…
