The Carb Crisis

The Carb Crisis is a bold, evidence-based exploration of how excess carbohydrates—even ones you wouldn’t expect—are fueling today’s chronic disease crisis. From the author of Why We Get Sick, this book takes an in-depth look at the role of carbs in our diets and their link to a spectrum of health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune and metabolic disorders, and more.

Carbs make up over half of our daily routines, according to conventional dietary recommendations. However, despite decades of scientific research, it's clear that carbs do not actually fuel the body. Glucose does, but without causing inflammation, harming the gut, or inviting long-term disease.

In this persuasive, contemporary case against carbs, internationally renowned scientist Benjamin Bikman draws a clear line between carb-heavy diets and today’s most common health crises. He demystifies the biochemistry that allows us to thrive on low-carb and even carb-free diets.

With clear, science-based recommendations for long-term wellness, The Carb Crisis empowers readers to take back their metabolic health to:

• Understand how carbs slow metabolisms and hijack the body’s dopamine system to cause cravings and overeating.
• Practice intentional, strategic dietary choices to prevent heart disease, autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and other chronic health conditions.
• Proactively improve cognitive and mental health by stabilising blood sugar and hormone levels.
• Control carb intake and replace refined carbs with whole foods, “anti-carbs,” and other healthier options for better health, mental clarity, and longevity.

Accessible, authoritative, and urgent, The Carb Crisis is more than a diet book—it’s a call to action that disrupts conventional dietary wisdom and empowers us to reclaim our health and relationship with carbs.