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Death by Food Pyramid

How Shoddy Science, Sketchy Politics and Shady Special Interests Have Ruined Our Health

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Death by Food Pyramid

By: Denise Minger
Narrated by: David Minger
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Warning: Shock and outrage will grip you as you dive into this one-of-a-kind exposé. Shoddy science, sketchy politics, and shady special interests have shaped American Dietary recommendations - and destroyed our nation's health - over recent decades. The phrase "Death by Food Pyramid" isn't shock-value sensationalism, but the tragic consequence of following federal advice and corporate manipulation in pursuit of health.

In Death by Food Pyramid, Denise Minger exposes the forces that overrode common sense and solid science to launch a pyramid phenomenon that bled far beyond US borders to taint the eating habits of the entire developed world.

Minger explores how generations of flawed pyramids and plates endure as part of the national consciousness, and how the "one size fits all" diet mentality these icons convey pushes us deeper into the throes of obesity and disease. Regardless of whether you're an omnivore or vegan, research junkie or science-phobe, health novice or seasoned dieter, Death by Food Pyramid will reframe your understanding of nutrition science - and inspire you to take your health, and your future, into your own hands.

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Well-researched Content • Balanced Nutritional Approach • Informative Content • Entertaining Writing Style
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A must read for anyone who's in a position to lead others to healthier eating.

Truth in nutrition

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Would you listen to Death by Food Pyramid again? Why?

Not likely, simply because of the monotone narration.

What did you like best about this story?

Denise Minger's well-reasoned writing and her willingness to help people understand what she is conveying about nutrition and the science (or lack thereof) behind it was definitely breath of fresh air compared to other recent releases.

Would you listen to another book narrated by David Minger?

I'm sure the narrator is an intelligent and lovely person but, no.

Humorous look at history and science of nutition

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I find myself disliking the great content of this book because of the narrator. His accent is very distracting and unattractive.

Can't stand the narrator

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I think the subject matter in this book is excellent. It's a well formulated discussion about how we should be thinking about the food we eat and absorbing information from others on that subject. I really think it should be required reading for anyone exploring the subject of health and diets.

However, the narrator of the book lacks qualities of professional narrators. The tone is very encyclopedic. For instance, humor is often read with identical tone and inflection as scientific terminology without any clear consciousness conveyed about the actual material. Basically, this will sound as if a male Siri were reading with a Midwestern accent.

No offense to the performer but I hope this is redone with a veteran audio book narrator.

Terrific material made taxing by poor narration

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Would you listen to Death by Food Pyramid again? Why?

No. The research done for this book is great and the information is very well written. The narration however makes this audio book almost unlistenable. It it flat, there are no pauses between sections, and the sound quality is bad - it almost sounds like someone sitting in their kitchen.

What did you like best about this story?

The well done research.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of David Minger?

A professional. I think this narrator is the authors dad.

Great information, horrible narration

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I had no prob with the narrator. Sure he had an accent, but it wasn't bad. I also listened to the book at 1.5 speed. Maybe that helped.

Good Info

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I don't know if the narrator is the author's brother or husband, but it's very unfortunate she looked within her family tree when it came time to choose a voice. I'm guessing David Minger's tone might work in person to convey humor or perhaps combined with his personality he seemed like a good choice. But there is very little personality in the voiceover here and while I can feel the author's fantastic sense of humor struggling to get past the deadpan delivery, it nearly doesn't succeed. I would really encourage Ms. Minger to re-record the audio. Perhaps she could read it. As a listener, I prefer hearing from the actual author even if they aren't a natural narrator.

That rant aside, this is a great book. Ms. Minger mixes humor with science and journalism that keeps it entertaining, despite the soporific voice delivering it. The subject matter is fascinating and important or read/listen if ONLY for the chapter explaining how scientific studies should work, which is worth the cost alone. I also bought a hard copy to try to forget the audio version.

This is really an excellent book. Please, please re-record the narration.

Hampered by voice work, still excellent

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This is an informational book so I in no way expected it to be entertaining. It is packed full of interesting information. My issue was that the reader is the worst I have encountered, he sounded almost monotone and had a very computer generated type voice...ugh, this made it a HUGE chore to listen to and as a result, took me forever to listen to.

Chore

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The content is similar to other current nutrition books, with a few gems. The narrator is awful. I made the mistake of not previewing the narration before I bought.

Good book, awful narrator

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Very informative and very educational. It is vital for you to listen to this book if you ever wondered why your not getting the results you want from the food you are consuming. Great Job Denise!!!!!!

EYE OPENING

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