One in two people are at war with their body fat - this book is a peace offering.
Most people imagine their own fat as a wobbly mass that has placed itself around their body and should be removed. From buttocks, thighs, stomach, or chin. And whenever we read about fat, it is classified and stigmatised as either "bad fat" or "good fat". No connection to this vital organ is ever established. And yet fat is the most versatile and ultimately also the largest endocrine organ that we have. Anna-Theresa Lipp explains why we ought to love our fat and what we can do if our fat metabolism is dysfunctional.
- Recognise the 5 types of fat
- Debunk dietary falsehoods and false promises
- Understand the connection between fat and the brain
As a young girl, Anna-Theresa Lipp stood out from the rest of her family. She is frequently asked why exercise and diets have no effect on her, and does not know what to reply. At 20, she enrolls to study medicine. She wants to discover the secret of healthy fat cells. What follows is a multi-year occupation with the most versatile and largest endocrine organ. Today the young doctor knows: we must love our fat, because we cannot do without it. You cannot be healthy without healthy fat metabolism. For up-to-date research, Anna-Theresa Lipp sorts through verified scientific facts on how our brain, heart and hormones communicate with our body fat, and what is required for them all to work in harmony.
