Spoon-Fed by Tim Spector debunks common food myths and exposes the lack of scientific knowledge behind many diets and recommendations. With his pioneering research, readers gain valuable insights into the role of diet and lifestyle in health and disease, and learn to rethink their entire relationship with food. Pre-order Tim Spector's new book Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well to be released in October 2022.
"The revolutionary bestseller by Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth and creator of the COVID Symptom Study."
"A critically enjoyable look at common food myths." - Michael Mosley.
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
Is counting calories helpful?
Are there any evidence that coffee is bad for us?
Through his pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector debunks these myths and many more about food. Spoon-Fed explores the scandalous lack of good scientific knowledge behind many diets, official recommendations, and miracle cures, and encourages us to rethink our entire relationship with food - not just for our individual health, but for the future of the planet.
With a new author's preface.
"Illuminating and so incredibly timely." - Yotam Ottolenghi.
"This will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery." - Bee Wilson, The Guardian.
"This book should be available on prescription." - Felicity Cloake.
Tim Spector is a British scientist and author, born on August 9th, 1958. He is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK Registry at King's College London. He is known for his research in the field of genetics and microbiome, with a focus on the role of diet and lifestyle in health and disease. He has published over 900 research articles and is one of the most cited scientists in the world.
Apart from his scientific work, Spector is also a bestselling author. His books include "The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat," "Identically Different: Why We Can't Change Our Genes," and "Spoon-Fed: Why Almost Everything We've Been Told About Food is Wrong." His writing aims to debunk popular myths about nutrition and provide readers with evidence-based information about healthy eating.
Spector is also the creator of the COVID Symptom Study app, which has helped to track the spread of the virus and provided valuable data for researchers. In addition, he is a regular media commentator on health-related issues and has appeared on various TV and radio programs.
