"One of the best non-fiction books I have ever read. It is mind-bogglingly eye opening and could change the life of anyone who reads it. I write this as I go to read it for the second time a mere two months later because it is so good. "

"Insulin was long regarded as the hormone only diabetics should care about - this book takes a more holistic approach of insulin's effect on the brain, the muscles and the cells in general.

It's a very technical and very theoretical book - recommendations and "solutions" are only at the very end. It presents the problem in great detail before attempting to give advice.

I loved the explanations of why muscle mass is not only an aesthetics consideration (it regulates glucose metabolism without insulin involvement), the practical difference between aerobic cardio vs anaerobic resistance training (the latter is better, but only if you're willing to do it), the timing of meals regarding hormone levels (fast for longer periods for the body to rest and become insulin sensitive again) and the effect of synchronous macro digestions to mimic real food ratios (fats + protein are often found together, but rarely contain high carb levels as well).

He mentions the effects of salt (some people are sensitive, other can consume it freely), that carbs shouldn't be drunk (since the fibers are usually missing, which would dampen the insulin spike) and that blood pressure should go down once insulin levels are in order.

Good general introduction to nutrition, based on evolution and latest researches, ignoring the poor confusing studies done over the past decades that caused all this havoc."

"The first important thing to note is that Ben Bikman based his book on a lot of reliable research and studies - not on his own whims and fancies. The second thing is that he is not trying to sell you any supplements or expensive consultation programmes. You can also be fairly sure that he’s not being funded by any of the big industries. What’s more - he is an expert on insulin resistance, being a biomedical professor who had earlier on stumbled upon the fact that insulin seems to be the one common factor in almost every chronic disease that we are facing today.

I am convinced that this book has the potential to change the health and lives of countless people if they would just follow the simple suggestions that he has towards the end of the book,

Why we get sick is immensely well-written and easy to understand. I hope every doctor or doctor-to-be would read it so that they can make real improvements in the health outcomes of their patients instead of endlessly supplying medications that often do not ultimately have a positive impact. Everyone who experience chronic illnesses or want to prevent them should also pick up this life-saving book.

Highly recommended.

Thank you NetGalley and Benbella for the ARC. This is my honest review."