Rebel And Regain Your Balance
We live in a time marked by a lack of balance: in our lifestyles, in public debate, and in the economy. Together with Prof. Michele Carruba, I have written Obesity, Instructions for Rebellion: The Mediterranean Path to Balance, Longevity and Freedom of Choice – with a preface by Letizia Moratti – to help rediscover that balance which unites body, mind and relationships. An invitation to change perspective and embrace the Mediterranean way as a compass for longevity and freedom.
From today it is available in bookstores and online: get your copy here.
Rebel And Regain Your Balance
WHAT’S HAPPENING We live in an era shaped by imbalance. Not only in personal lifestyle, but also in politics, society, and the economy. This imbalance has visible consequences: weight gain, obesity, eating disorders, and ultimately chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are now among the leading causes of death and reduced life expectancy.
WHY IT MATTERS Excess body weight is not just a question of calories or kilograms: it results from biological and genetic, psychological, social, economic, and environmental factors all intertwined. Public policies and standardized solutions have failed: sugar taxes, simplified labels, health claims, and recipe reformulations have not reversed the trend.
Meanwhile, social media amplify self-proclaimed gurus, obsessions with longevity, fear of fats and alcohol, and the cult of proteins.
The real issue is not the scale itself, but the loss of balance that holds together body, mind, and relationships.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOOK Obesity, Instructions for Rebellion debunks myths and clearly explains what happens to the body and brain when we gain weight, and how to prevent it.
It shows why obesity is a silent pandemic and proposes a different approach: rebelling against imposed models and rediscovering the Mediterranean way as a compass for balance, longevity, and freedom of choice.
Key takeaways from the book:
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Obesity is the silent pandemic: a leading cause of disease and massive social costs.
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It’s not just about food: the causes are multifactorial and vary from person to person.
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Sedentariness and “obesogenic” cities limit movement and play, especially for children.
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Body and brain gain weight together: understanding this is key to prevention.
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Public policies have failed: sugar taxes, labels, health claims, and reformulations are not enough.
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Cultural trends make things worse: obsession with proteins, fear of fats and alcohol, social media gurus.
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The Mediterranean Diet is in crisis, along with our cultural and scientific heritage.
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Prevention and education are the real tools for change.
WHY READ IT Not a diet manual, but a manifesto for a new perspective.
Obesity, Instructions for Rebellion is now in bookstores and online. Get your copy with one click here.
