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So cutting down on the sugar should tell the body to use more fat as an energy source, yes? In your opinion, where can I read about this stuff without resorting to websites that make extraordinary claims about crazy diets without any scientific basis? Or do I have to stick to publications?

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I suggest some of Lyle McDonalds articles for a start, for example

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-we-get-fat.htm...

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-fundamentals-o...

In case you like his writing, he's the author of a couple of high quality books.

So cutting down on the sugar should tell the body to use more fat as an energy source, yes?

Actually, he answers that almost directly here:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/nutrient-intake-n...

This is probably a good start http://thatsugarfilm.com/

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