The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat
Tim Spector
Nov 2015 · Weidenfeld & Nicolson · Narrated by Leighton Pugh
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Tim Spector, one of the leading scientists in the field, reveals the extraordinary connection between our gut and our health
'Completely fascinating' Sheila Dillon
'A great book . . . very convincing' Alex Renton, BBC RADIO 4
'The Diet Myth is fascinating, and I'm now obsessed with microbes!' Nigella Lawson
FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION
Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter?
The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us.
Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body.
THE FOOD PROGRAMME (BBC RADIO 4) BOOK OF THE YEAR
'I don't read diet books and I certainly never plug them, but The Diet Myth is a worthy exception that provides new insight into why we should think twice about what we put in our mouths' The Times
'Ground-breaking' Bee Wilson
See what readers have to say:
'If you read one book about diet and your health, this should definitely be it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is an absorbing read; a clear explanation, in layman's language, of why diets so often don't work' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Very rarely do I come across a book so valuable I feel compelled to by again and again. I'm afraid my family and friends will find it in their Christmas presents whether they like reading or not' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A masterpiece . . . You owe it to yourself to read it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I found it very empowering . . . I think it would be very uplifting and thought provoking for anyone who struggles with weight and mental health issues relating to food' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Completely fascinating' Sheila Dillon
'A great book . . . very convincing' Alex Renton, BBC RADIO 4
'The Diet Myth is fascinating, and I'm now obsessed with microbes!' Nigella Lawson
FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION
Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter?
The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us.
Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body.
THE FOOD PROGRAMME (BBC RADIO 4) BOOK OF THE YEAR
'I don't read diet books and I certainly never plug them, but The Diet Myth is a worthy exception that provides new insight into why we should think twice about what we put in our mouths' The Times
'Ground-breaking' Bee Wilson
See what readers have to say:
'If you read one book about diet and your health, this should definitely be it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is an absorbing read; a clear explanation, in layman's language, of why diets so often don't work' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Very rarely do I come across a book so valuable I feel compelled to by again and again. I'm afraid my family and friends will find it in their Christmas presents whether they like reading or not' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A masterpiece . . . You owe it to yourself to read it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I found it very empowering . . . I think it would be very uplifting and thought provoking for anyone who struggles with weight and mental health issues relating to food' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tim Spector, one of the leading scientists in the field, reveals the extraordinary connection between our gut and our health
'Completely fascinating' Sheila Dillon
'A great book . . . very convincing' Alex Renton, BBC RADIO 4
'The Diet Myth is fascinating, and I'm now obsessed with microbes!' Ni...
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Marshal Cowley
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May 27, 2024
Alright, but so many sensationalist statements in a book purporting to not be sensationalist. From claims that doctors are doing c-sections to ensure they can spend more time playing golf, through to dramatic unbalanced stories on the dangers of antibiotics (that may scare people from taking needed treatment). Read this book with as much scepticism and disdain as he treats his peers, colleagues and you, the reader.
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.
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 ...
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