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Food for Life: Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well from the #1 Sunday Times bestseller Kindle Edition

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'A compelling read that challenges convention with hard, evidence-based science, something of a rarity in today’s “wellness” obsessed culture of fad diets and juice cleanses. Spoiler - supplements really won’t solve your problems! . . . Spector’s new book is a must-read for the scientifically semi-literate pandemic survivor, looking to live a fuller and healthier life." —Forbes

"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 on Spoon-Fed

“[The Diet Myth] is structured as a takedown of diet myths, but it’s much more than a self-help advice book. It’s witty, well-written and broad-ranging, littered with fascinating factoids and case studies. Spector thoughtfully explains the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence, drawing on research on gut microbes as well as his long-­running studies on the genetics of twins and his own often hilarious experiments with various diets.” - The New York Times on The Diet Myth


“A fascinating and original look at the impact of food on our bodies, underpinned by cutting-edge research.” - Dr. Michael Mosley, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fast Diet on The Diet Myth

“A concise, entertaining book that demystifies the benefits of balanced microbes through healthier eating. ” - Kirkus on The Diet Myth

“Engaging and wide-ranging, The Diet Myth provides a great summary of the current evidence linking microbes and diet, and shows the intriguing possibilities for monitoring one's own microbes. It points toward exciting future studies and technologies.” - Dr. Rob Knight, acclaimed author of the TED Talk "How Our Microbes Make Us Who We Are" on The Diet Myth

"Lucidly written, The Diet Mythprovides a first-class education about the conjunction of our microbes and our health.” - Dr. Martin Blaser, author of Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics is Fueling Our Modern Plague on The Diet Myth

About the Author

Tim Spector is a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London and honorary consultant physician at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals. He is a multi-award-winning expert in personalized medicine and the gut microbiome, and the author of five books, including Spoon-Fed and The Diet Myth. He appears regularly on TV, radio and podcasts worldwide, and is one of the top 100 most cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the personalized nutrition company ZOE and leads the world's biggest citizen science health project, the ZOE Health study.

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Beakertheatre
5.0 out of 5 stars Like new!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nutrition book
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Unmasking g the food industry and emphasizing quality nutrition choices that really are important to your healthy life style. I’m enjoying the read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Weird smell
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The cover was printed “ for sale on Indian sub-continent only” … the paper is very cheap and coarse and has an odor of chemicals … unpleasant to handle
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed immensely
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kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedic in scope
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I never thought I could read a 500 page book of such scholarship and scope but I did! It is informative fascinating stimulating and thought provoking. ( I thought I ate a very healthy Mediterranean type diet but clearly I am too reliant on farmed fish.) I recommend that the next edition contains Chapter summaries for memory challenged old guys like me. I will try to persuade my Family Physician to read it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Love content
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Hard to read Recommend redo with editing. Subject matter expert but could be better narrative
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A. Nahir
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
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Everything you ever wanted to know about food. What did I take from it? I have changed my eating to try and include at least 32 different vegetables and fruits a week. VERY informative.
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Good basic knowledge
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All food groups information in one place. Would love to see more research on fermented food and microbiom adaptation. Enjoyed!
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Marina Izaura
5.0 out of 5 stars Já é o quarto exemplar q compro, o livro é muito bom! Dei pra vários de meus amigos.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 18, 2024
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Livro super informativo sobre alimentos e como se alimentar de forma a aumentar a qualidade de vida
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
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Slightly difficult to read because it has a lot of scientific references. But very informative.
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RR Waller
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly redcommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2024
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With 1350 positive reviews, it seem redundant to write another so, apart from recommending it highly her are a few brief observations:

1. The chapter summaries at the end of each chapter are very useful
2. At the back of the book, pages 422-448, there are some tables which are extremely useful.
3. Apart from stressing the need to eat for good healthy, it points strongly to good gut food.
4. It points out that the immune system cannot be boosted but it should be supported and maintained.
5. Page 25 has an interesting section on essential Vitamin D - natural sunshine is much better than supplements and, in Winter, egg yolks, oily fish, sunbathed mushrooms (shiitake and button) and fortified foods are good sources.not enthusiastic about supplements (which many doctors recommend).
6. It will open, eyes on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) - industrial formulations manufactured from substances derived from organic sources. They contain little or no whole foods, which Spector recommends.
7. Little or no evidence suggesting eating quality meat in moderation is a health risk but that processed meat products are definitely bad for health.
8. Meat alternatives and lab-grown meats are part of our future.
9. Eggs are a great source of protein; a good egg sinks, a bad egg floats.
9. Half the fish we buy is fake.
10. Regular processed meat consumption is associated with increased heart disease and probably cancer.

Be prepared to be educated, informed and change your eating habits ... an probably live a longer, healthier life.
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1.0 out of 5 stars genmanipulierte Lebensmittel werden empfohlen!
Reviewed in Germany on September 5, 2023
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Tim Spector empfiehlt ernsthaft genmanipulierte Lebensmittel für die Zukunft und kritisiert, dass manche Menschen diese Lebensmittel bedenklich finden! Genmanipulierte Lebensmittel seien sicher. Es mag ja sein, dass mögliches Potential in Gentechnik steckt und die Produkte selbst nicht giftig für Menschen sind, aber dass uns die letzten Jahre gezeigt haben, dass es leider nicht ohne Risiko ist Genfood in die Umwelt zu bringen, wird komplett ignoriert. Auch Schädlinge passen sich doch an. Die langfristigen Auswirkungen auf die Natur sind nicht kalkulierbar. Die Menschheit sollte doch zumindest aus den invasiven Arten gelernt haben, die sich durch den Menschen ausbreiten und die Ökosysteme bedrohen, statt neue, potentiell nicht mehr umkehrbare Veränderungen in die Natur einzubringen! Er schreibt sogar selbst, dass es ein andauernder Kampf werden wird gegen die Natur...

Des Weiteren steckt unglaublich viel Werbung für seine kommerzielle Firma im Buch bei der man für viel Geld seine eigenen Bio-Marker testen lassen kann. (zumindest in der englischen Buch-Ausgabe und verfügbare Tests in den USA und Großbritannien)
Und jede Menge Erzählungen was dem Autor selbst gut tut, statt Tipps für die Leserschaft.
Viel Allgemeinwissen wird aneinandergereiht, zum Beispiel wie man Obst lagert...

Nur selten finden sich spannende Dinge. Für jemanden, der noch nie über Lebensmittel gelesen hat, eventuell sinnvolle Basisinformationen.

Ich lese gerne über Ernährung und habe mich nur mit Mühe durchgequält, weil der Autor theoretisch einen guten Ruf genießt. Für mich eher zweifelhaft, langatmig und langweilig.
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Ricardo Frutuoso
5.0 out of 5 stars Offfffffff the charts!!!
Reviewed in Spain on June 16, 2023
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Great Book/research!
Really well structured for all levels!
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