Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well, by the #1 bestselling author of SPOON-FED

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A brilliant deep-dive into how food affects our wellbeing – and more importantly, what we can do about it. Enlightening and empowering Liz Earle Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop... This is one of the clearest and most accessible short nutrition books I have read: refreshingly open-minded, deeply informative and free of faddish diet rules. Bee Wilson, The Guardian - praise for SPOON-FED Food for Life’ by Tim Spector offers a refreshing and informative perspective on nutrition and its relationship with our health and the environment. With his expertise as a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Spector presents complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible manner. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the gut microbiome, food choices, and the impact of food on the planet. Practical tips provided at the end of each chapter and a useful appendix of food tables enhance the book’s value as a reference guide.

Yet, taken as a whole, this is one of the clearest and most accessible short nutrition books I have read: refreshingly open-minded, deeply informative and free of faddish diet rules. Spector’s recommendations include subsidies for vegetables and restrictions on the voracious lobbying of the food industry. He would approve of the new restrictions on junk food marketing on TV before 9pm.No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well' Daily Mail, Books of the Year No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ Daily Mail, Books of the Year

I like that he touched on more than just nutrition. He also talked about the food industry, the environmental impact of producing food, the history of a particular food and so on. Some of his food advice is just very hard to do. And not a lot of people will have the means to change to healthier arrangements like he suggests. His recommendations have to be taken with a pinch of salt. Occasionally there will be mentions of his ZOE PREDICT study (which after reading the book I am still not entirely clear on the premise of the study or what "ideal" results might look like) and how his own results have influenced his personal food choices, which is great for him but I am not clear on how those same foods would or should influence my own choices as my body might react differently (I am a woman in my 40's not, like him, a man in my 60's: we have vastly different nutritional needs). There are specific chapters on each food group you can dip into and out of as you need to without having to read the book from cover to cover. His research career spanning over three decades has uncovered the genetic basis of various common diseases, challenging prevailing notions that attributed them primarily to ageing and the environment. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age of ultra-processed food has never seemed so complicated. Bestselling author and scientist Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well.

From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and heal for years... Here he continues the demolition job in a rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms. The Times, *Books of the Year*

With a publication record of over 600 research articles in esteemed journals like Science and Nature, he is at the forefront of global genetic consortia and leads research on epigenetics. As an author and media presenter, Spector actively shares his expertise with both scientific and public communities. There are a couple of things I really like. At the end of the food chapters there are TLDR bullet points with some key takeaways on managing your intake of all the food groups. I also liked the debunking of many of the tabloid stories about superfoods and all the things that supposedly cause cancer (what Ben Goldacre used to refer to as the Daily Mail's "Oncological Ontology Project"). If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us Comprehensive knowledge: The book is filled with a wealth of information about food, covering a wide range of topics. It provides in-depth insights into various aspects of nutrition, cooking, and food choices. Drawing on cutting-edge research and personal insights, Professor Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well.

I just read Chris Van Tulleken's book on UPF and he mentioned Tim's book here a few times so I thought I would give it a go. A] weighty and detailed guide to modern living... [Spector] explains how to boost your microbiome and tailor your diet. Sunday Times, *Books of the Year* Spector writes as a food lover... Every person's ideal diet is different, and should be based on sensible choices from a position of knowledge. Food for Life is a feast of that knowledge... A valuable reference book to keep on a kitchen shelf. Guardian Easy to navigate: The book’s structure and organization make it user-friendly. Readers can easily navigate through different chapters and sections, finding the information they need without having to read the entire book from start to finish.