Food for Life
Food for Life
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Food for Life by Tim Spector
'Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL 'A must-read' Dr RUPY AUJLA 'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON 'Empowering' LIZ EARLE **As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat** **THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK** 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. 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. ‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ Daily Mail, Books of the Year 'A rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms' The Times ** A THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR** ** WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON SPECIAL AWARD ** Food for Life is the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better in 2026. Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024
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* *
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
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.
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
Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529919660 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529919665 |
| Title | Food for Life |
| Author | Tim Spector |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2024-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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