Spoon-Fed

Name: Spoon-Fed
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9781529112733
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Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong

By Tim Spector

4.04

( 4,957 ratings, 417 reviews)

Summary

In Spoon-Fed, Tim Spector unravels the myths and misconceptions around food and nutrition, challenging conventional wisdom. He provides insights into how various factors, including genetics and environment, affect our dietary health and offers advice on making informed choices.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this book if you're interested in nutrition and enjoy exploring myths about diet and health with a scientific approach. It offers challenging insights into common food beliefs and provides a new perspective on what we should eat to stay healthy.

Spoon-Fed

"Everything we've been told about our diets is wrong. Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is there any point in counting calories? Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for you? Through his pioneering scientific research, Tim Spector busts these myths and combats food fake news."--

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One of the world's leading scientists of food and nutrition reveals why so much of the current advice about food and nutrition is dangerously inaccurate, misleading and often downright wrong.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE LEADING GUT-HEALTH EXPERT, FOUNDER OF ZOE AND AUTHOR OF FOOD FOR LIFE

As seen on ITV's LORRAINE and heard on THE DIARY OF A CEO

This ground-breaking exploration debunks food myths, from what we should be eating for breakfast to whether we should really avoid ultra-processed foods.

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is there any point in counting calories? Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for us?

Through his pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector busts these and many other myths about food.

Spoon-Fed explores the scandalous lack of good science behind many diet plans, official recommendations, miracle cures and ultra-processed foods, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food - not just for our health as individuals, but for the future of the planet.

'Hugely enjoyable' - Michael Mosley

'Illuminating and so incredibly timely' - Yotam Ottolenghi

'This book should be available on prescription' - Felicity Cloake

'Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop' - Bee Wilson, Guardian

Tim Spector's new book Food for Life - Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well is out in paperback 4th January 2024

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dispelling decades of misinformation, Spoon-Fed is praised as a fascinating and timely read that illuminates and challenges common food myths. It's described as deeply informative, open-minded, and free of faddish diet rules, making it one of the most accessible nutrition books. Sacred cows fall thick and fast in this insightful and enjoyable volume, which should inspire a revolution in how we think about food.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529112733

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Tim Spector, MD, is Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for Life and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his impactful 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.