Is Butter A Carb Unpicking Fact From Fiction In The World Of Nutrition

Is Butter a Carb? by registered dietitians Rosie Saunt and Helen West unpicks common misconceptions in the world of nutrition. Presented as a myth-busting nutrition guide, it draws on research with the aim of making evidence-based information accessible and engaging.

Key details

• Authors: Rosie Saunt and Helen West
• Written by registered dietitians
• Explores nutrition research and how it applies to everyday eating
• Discusses the risks of anecdotal evidence and unsubstantiated food “facts”
• Examines topics including fat, carbohydrates and gluten for most people
• Looks at diet culture, weight stigma, gut health, food and mood, and allergies versus intolerances

Synopsis

Created by the founders of The Rooted Project, this book sets out to translate current nutrition research into clear, practical understanding. It challenges anecdotal claims and widely repeated “facts” about food, focusing instead on the science behind the nutrients people consume every day.

Across a wide range of topics, it considers why fat and carbohydrates need not be feared and discusses gluten for the vast majority of people. It also explores the diet industry, including links between diet culture and weight stigma, alongside sections on gut health, emerging research into food and mood, and the differences between allergies and intolerances.