Spoon-Fed

Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong

Tim Spector

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Vintage
29 March 2022

Food & society; Social issues & processes

One of the world's leading scientists of food and nutrition reveals why so much of the current advice about food and nutrition is dangerously inaccurate, misleading and often downright wrong.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE LEADING GUT-HEALTH EXPERT, FOUNDER OF ZOE AND AUTHOR OR FOOD FOR LIFE
* As seen on ITV's LORRAINE and heard on THE DIARY OF A CEO
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This ground-breaking exploration debunks food myths, from what we should be eating for breakfast to whether we should really avoid ultra-processed foods.

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is there any point in counting calories? Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for us?

Through his pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector busts these and many other myths about food.

Spoon-Fed explores the scandalous lack of good science behind many diet plans, official recommendations, miracle cures and ultra-processed foods, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food - not just for our health as individuals, but for the future of the planet.

'Hugely enjoyable' Michael Mosley

'Illuminating and so incredibly timely' Yotam Ottolenghi

'This book should be available on prescription' Felicity Cloake

'Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop' Bee Wilson, Guardian
* Tim Spector's new book Food for Life- Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well is out in paperback 4th January 2024
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By: Tim Spector
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781529112733
ISBN 10: 1529112737
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 29 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Spoon-Fed: Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong

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 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 * Guardian * Dispelling decades of misinformation...Spoon-Fed is a fascinating read. -- Tony Turnbull * The Times * A remarkable book... It's a smoothie-dropping read. -- Michael Odell * The Times * Spoon-Fed is the gastro-science literature flavour of the month. -- Niall Toner * Sunday Times *