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Spoon-Fed
Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong
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"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
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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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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
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.
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