Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. is an obesity researcher and health writer whose work ties together neuroscience, physiology, evolutionary biology, and nutrition to offer explanations and solutions for our global weight problem. He received a B.S. in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in neurobiology at the University of Washington. He is the author of the popular health website, Whole Health Source, and is a frequent speaker on topics of obesity, metabolism, and nutrition.
"No more a diet book than 'Anna Karenina' is a romance novel, but
for those interested in the complex science of overeating, it is
essential."
--The New York Times Book Review
"Many people have influenced my thinking on human nutrition and
metabolism, but one person stands out as completely altering my
understanding of why we get fat. That person is Stephan
Guyenet."
-- Robb Wolf, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Paleo
Solution "I have followed Stephan Guyenet's career as a researcher
and blogger for over five years and have been impressed with both
his objectivity and ability to distill complex information into
easily understood explanations."
-- Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint --Mark Sisson,
author of The Primal Blueprint "In a world of increasing
information overload, Dr. Stephan Guyenet's research and writing is
like a gem in the rough. He has a remarkable ability to distill the
latest scientific research and communicate it in a clear and
engaging way, and his level-headed, evidence-based approach sets
him apart from the pack."
-- Chris Kresser, author of the New York Times bestseller, Your
Personal Paleo Code "A remarkable book that approaches health and
weight management not through diet or fitness, per se, but by
understanding and combating the urge to overeat. This fun,
insightful, and important text will appeal to both science-lovers
and fitness fanatics."
-- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Following in the footsteps
of Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow, Guyenet looks to the
structure of the human brain and how it has evolved over time... A
helpful guide offering encouragement to those looking for ways to
lead healthier lives."
-- Kirkus Reviews "Blending detailed attention to the neurobiology
of appetite and genetics with a sweeping view of human evolutionary
biology, Stephan Guyenet provides an exceptionally complete
understanding of why, despite the prevailing desire to be lean, so
few of us are. The lessons of science, spanning decades, are
presented clearly, interpreted fairly, and used as the basis for an
eminently sensible set of responses. Illuminating, entertaining,
and empowering, The Hungry Brain is highly recommended."
-- David L. Katz, M.D., Director of the Yale Prevention Research
Center and author of Disease-Proof "The Hungry Brain explains how a
modern diet turns us into leptin-resistant junk food seeking
zombies. Everyone with an interest in metabolism will enjoy Stephan
Guyenet's engaging and sometimes witty walk through the fascinating
world of neurobiology."
--Catherine Shanahan, M.D., author of Deep Nutrition
"Stephan J. Guyenet does a wonderful job explaining what triggers
our food cravings and how we can best manage those impulses. The
Hungry Brain is necessary reading for anyone interested in
optimizing their health and fitness, and for those who consult
people on those topics. I highly recommend this book, and commend
Stephan Guyenet for this exceptional work."
--Doug Brignole, Bodybuilding Champion / Former Mr. America and Mr.
Universe; Co-author of
Million Dollar Muscle and author of The Physics of Fitness
"If you want to understand why we get fat and how to stay slender,
go no further than Stephan Guyenet's The Hungry Brain. Untangling
the vast knot of nutrition science using the clear lens of
neuroscience, he explains where hunger comes from and why the
Western world has been plagued with an epidemic of obesity in the
last 40 years. Forget gluttony, forget behavior problems or
weakness...we're facing eons of evolutionary pressure leading to
unique pressures to overconsume. Guyenet reveals science-based
methods to undo this modern trap of overeating and obesity."
-- Emily Deans, M.D., Harvard Medical School instructor of
psychiatry and author of the Evolutionary Psychiatry blog
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