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‘Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL
'A must-read' DR RUPY AUJLA
'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON

**AS SEEN ON THE ONE SHOW**


Empowering and practical, Food for Life is nothing less than a new approach to how to eat - for our health and the health of the planet.

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.

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.

‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ Daily Mail, Books of the Year

'A rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms' The Times

** A THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR**
** WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON SPECIAL AWARD **

Go with your gut. Join the food revolution.
**PRE-ORDER THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK, COMING OCTOBER 2024, NOW**



Trade Review
Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable. -- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
A brilliant deep-dive into how food affects our wellbeing – and more importantly, what we can do about it. Enlightening and empowering -- Liz Earle
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 *
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 - praise for SPOON-FED
[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* *
No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well. * Daily Mail, *Books of the Year* *

Food for Life is a fascinating tour d'horizon, deftly drawing on recent research... Well
written [and] informative
.

* Literary Review *
Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health 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* *
Tim's book is a revelation. With his years of experience and engaging writing, he navigates the fascinating and complicated relationship between food and health. A must-read for anyone seeking a respected and trustworthy guide through the murky world of nutrition -- Dr Rupy
A life-changing book -- Davina McCall

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      Publisher: Vintage Publishing
      Publication Date: 04/01/2024
      ISBN13: 9781529919660, 978-1529919660
      ISBN10: 1529919665

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ‘Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL
      'A must-read' DR RUPY AUJLA
      'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON

      **AS SEEN ON THE ONE SHOW**


      Empowering and practical, Food for Life is nothing less than a new approach to how to eat - for our health and the health of the planet.

      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.

      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.

      ‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ Daily Mail, Books of the Year

      'A rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms' The Times

      ** A THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR**
      ** WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON SPECIAL AWARD **

      Go with your gut. Join the food revolution.
      **PRE-ORDER THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK, COMING OCTOBER 2024, NOW**



      Trade Review
      Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable. -- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
      A brilliant deep-dive into how food affects our wellbeing – and more importantly, what we can do about it. Enlightening and empowering -- Liz Earle
      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 *
      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 - praise for SPOON-FED
      [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* *
      No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well. * Daily Mail, *Books of the Year* *

      Food for Life is a fascinating tour d'horizon, deftly drawing on recent research... Well
      written [and] informative
      .

      * Literary Review *
      Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health 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* *
      Tim's book is a revelation. With his years of experience and engaging writing, he navigates the fascinating and complicated relationship between food and health. A must-read for anyone seeking a respected and trustworthy guide through the murky world of nutrition -- Dr Rupy
      A life-changing book -- Davina McCall

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