Proteinaholic, Garth Davis, MD
Proteinaholic, Garth Davis, MD
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Proteinaholic
How Our Obsession With Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It

Author: Garth Davis, MD

Narrator: Corey M. Snow

Unabridged: 10 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/16/2016

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Whether you are seeing a doctor, nutritionist, or a trainer, all of them advise to eat more protein. Foods, drinks, and supplements are loaded with extra protein. Many people use protein for weight control, while others believe it gives them more energy. Now, weight loss expert Dr. Garth Davis asks, "Is all this protein making us healthier?"

The answer, he emphatically argues, is no. Too much protein is actually making us sick, fat, and tired, according to Dr. Davis. If you are getting adequate calories in your diet, there is no such thing as protein deficiency. The healthiest countries in the world eat far less protein than we do and yet we have an entire nation getting sicker by the day.

As a surgeon, Dr. Davis was frustrated by the ever-increasing number of sick and overweight patients, but it wasn't until his own health scare that he realized he could do something about it. Combining cutting-edge research with his hands-on patient experience, this groundbreaking book reveals the truth about the dangers of protein and shares a proven approach to weight loss, health, and longevity.

About Garth Davis, MD

Garth Davis, MD, is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. In addition to Proteinaholic, Dr. Davis is the author of The Expert's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery.

Dr. Davis has been named a Texas Monthly "Super Doc" several times. He is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures as well as revisional bariatric surgery, and frequently lectures on the importance of a plant-based diet.

Now that he's totally recovered Proteinaholic, Dr. Davis competes in marathons and Ironman triathlons. He lives in Houston with his family, a shy cat, and an absurdly large dog.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrea on April 02, 2017

I couldn't put this book down. It's easy to read and it's packed full of useful, insightful information about our obsession with protein and the impact this obsession has on our health. As a former proteinaholic myself, I can attest to the negative impacts this addiction can have on our wellbeing as......more

Goodreads review by Clayton on November 11, 2015

What a fantastic and fascinating read. It paints yet another grim picture of the American diet and its obsession with animal protein. He doesn't always advocate pure vegetarianism or veganism (although he is a vegan himself) but makes a clear case that eating way more veggies and fruits just might s......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on June 24, 2016

An informative and well written analysis of how an animal-based diet is killing us. I was particularly interested in the author's perspective, since he is a doctor who specializes in obesity and he was one of the proponents, before he knew better, of a high-protein low-carb diet. Oops. I was also su......more

Goodreads review by Arthur on December 06, 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anybody who is curious for a well-written summary of reasons to adopt a plant-based diet. - empowers readers to interrogate scientific studies themselves - tells a powerful personal story. - well-credentialed (he's a weight loss doctor) and referen......more

Goodreads review by Jurgis on June 24, 2023

hello. my name is jurgis and i am a recovering proteinaholic.......more

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