{"product_id":"the-carb-crisis-by-benjamin-bikman-9781637749722","title":"The Carb Crisis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Carb Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, evidence-based exploration of how excess carbohydrates—even ones you wouldn’t expect—are fueling today’s chronic disease crisis. From the author of \u003cem\u003eWhy We Get Sick\u003c\/em\u003e, this book takes an in-depth look at the role of carbs in our diets and their link to a spectrum of health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune and metabolic disorders, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarbs make up over half of our daily routines, according to conventional dietary recommendations. However, despite decades of scientific research, it's clear that carbs do not actually fuel the body. Glucose does, but without causing inflammation, harming the gut, or inviting long-term disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this persuasive, contemporary case against carbs, internationally renowned scientist Benjamin Bikman draws a clear line between carb-heavy diets and today’s most common health crises. He demystifies the biochemistry that allows us to thrive on low-carb and even carb-free diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith clear, science-based recommendations for long-term wellness, \u003cem\u003eThe Carb Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e empowers readers to take back their metabolic health to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how carbs slow metabolisms and hijack the body’s dopamine system to cause cravings and overeating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractice intentional, strategic dietary choices to prevent heart disease, autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and other chronic health conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProactively improve cognitive and mental health by stabilising blood sugar and hormone levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl carb intake and replace refined carbs with whole foods, “anti-carbs,” and other healthier options for better health, mental clarity, and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible, authoritative, and urgent, \u003cem\u003eThe Carb Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a diet book—it’s a call to action that disrupts conventional dietary wisdom and empowers us to reclaim our health and relationship with carbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633551311084,"sku":"9781637749722","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781637749722-the-carb-crisis-1.jpg?v=1791165538","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-carb-crisis-by-benjamin-bikman-9781637749722","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}