Books like The obesity code by Jason Fung

Dr. Jason Fung shows how mindful dieting and intermittent fasting can prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes, offering clear, evidence‑based guidance without relying on medication.

There are a few editions of this book around with each containing slight differences as different diets are studied and more research results come out about diet's effect on various diseases. Basically it's a book about the dangers of the processed food, high (bad) fat, high carb, high sugar western diet or Standard American Diet (SAD) versus a low carb diet. Dr Bowden has a lively and well written and researched style which is easy to understand and he makes some complicated medical concepts more accessible to the layperson. The 2004 version of the book - which is the one available from openlibrary.org - contains sections on the history of low carb diets, why they work, reviews fourteen of the low carb diets from 2004 (I understand other versions have updated the diets) including the Atkins Diet, the Paleo Diet, the Scarsdale diet, the South Beach Diet and the Zone, and has chapters on diet supplements and drugs, low carb myths, frequently asked questions, tricks of the trade, and how to put a low carb program together. It also has a comprehensive and helpful index. Definitely a book worth reading for anyone interested in getting healthier.

A cardiologist uses the glycemic‑load concept to help readers shed weight while still enjoying carbs, pairing the latest research on insulin resistance with targeted exercise for metabolic boost.

A practical 7‑day guide to Barry Sears’ Zone diet, combining low‑calorie, low‑carbohydrate eating with nutrient‑dense recipes and shopping tips for weight loss, improved energy, and long‑term health.

Gary Taubes argues that sugar—linked to diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease—is a modern health threat comparable to tobacco, backed by evidence of addiction and industry influence.

Overcome insulin resistance and lose weight without sacrificing your favorite foods.