The respected scientist and author of Spoon Fed delivers an eye-opening account of the frauds and fallacies of the food and diet industries as he presents his own approach to nutrition.
Empowering and practical, Food for Life is nothing less than a new approach to how to eat - for our health and the health of the planet. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age of ultra-processed food has never seemed so complicated.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and personal insights, Professor Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well.
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781529919660
Number of pages: 528
Weight: 363 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable. - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
A brilliant deep-dive into how food affects our wellbeing – and more importantly, what we can do about it. Enlightening and empowering - Liz Earle
Spector writes as a food lover... Every person's ideal diet is different, and should be based on sensible choices from a position of knowledge. Food for Life is a feast of that knowledge... A valuable reference book to keep on a kitchen shelf. - Guardian
The nutrition revolution is well underway and Tim Spector is one of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely. - Yotam Ottolenghi - praise for SPOON-FED
[A] weighty and detailed guide to modern living... [Spector] explains how to boost your microbiome and tailor your diet. - Sunday Times, Books of the Year*
No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well. - Daily Mail, Books of the Year*
Food for Life is a fascinating tour d'horizon, deftly drawing on recent research... Well written [and] informative. - Literary Review
Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years... Here he continues the demolition job in a rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms. - The Times, Books of the Year*
Tim's book is a revelation. With his years of experience and engaging writing, he navigates the fascinating and complicated relationship between food and health. A must-read for anyone seeking a respected and trustworthy guide through the murky world of nutrition - Dr Rupy
A life-changing book - Davina McCall
Food for Life is a must-read for anyone curious about the gut microbiome and how food affects our health. Tim Spector makes the science easy to understand and provides practical tips for better gut health. It is a... More
There is so much misinformation about food out there, online it feels like everyone is trying to be a nutritionist these days. Tim spector is a trustworthy source of information and honestly I think this is his best... More
This book performs a forensic analysis of everything that could be considered food, taking in every kind of food stuff that has graced the shelves of shops, supermarkets market stalls. fruits, vegetables, cereals,... More
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