Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy

Herman Pontzer PhD Burn Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.4 by 1,091 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Fascinating research
  • Digestible methodology review
  • Impressive range of studies
  • Interesting evolutionary theory
  • Weaving in goofy anecdotes
  • Fun, authoritative & witty
  • Vivid prose with evocative imagery
  • Deft use of technical terms

Cons from Reviews

  • Sloppy language on metabolism
  • Sloppy language in other disciplines
  • Less compelling discussion of satiety/hunger
  • Devotes pages to trendy diet fads
  • Cynical and informal approach
  • Cherry-picked science
  • No dietary advice
  • Engages with limited studies
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