The Blood Sugar Fix

I’ll admit: I approached *The Blood Sugar Fix* skeptical of yet another ‘sugar is evil’ screed, but DiNicolantonio’s relentless evidence changed my mind—while also frustrating me. The book’s first half is a masterclass in how food politics shape public health, with revelations like how the sugar industry funded Harvard researchers to blame fat for heart disease in the 1960s. Norgaard’s narration amplifies the outrage; his voice tightens during passages about FDA complacency, making you feel the stakes. Where the audiobook stumbles, though, is in its latter sections. The solutions—heavy on animal fats, light on practical meal plans—feel abrupt after such a meticulous takedown. I also wished for more nuance on individual variability; DiNicolantonio’s one-size-fits-all warnings about fruit (yes, *fruit*) may alienate listeners who aren’t ready to vilify apples. Production-wise, the audio is clean, but the pacing occasionally suffers from Norgaard’s tendency to rush through complex biochemical explanations. A slower cadence during the glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase discussions (yes, that’s a real thing) would’ve helped. Still, the book’s biggest triumph is its refusal to let listeners off the hook with vague advice. When DiNicolantonio declares that ‘metabolic syndrome is a choice,’ it’s provocative—but backed by enough citations to make you reconsider your next soda. If you’re exhausted by wellness gurus who tiptoe around Big Food, this is your audiobook. Just brace for some ideological whiplash if you’re not ready to swap your oatmeal for bacon.