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 co-founder of the personalised nutrition
platform, ZOE. 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 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 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**
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*
Fascinating reading
*Nigella Lawson*
The pandemic should have changed many attitudes towards
understanding biology, and Food for Life is the newly
scientifically semi-literate person's post-Covid go-to food book...
I trust the author and his work.
*The Times, *Book of the Week**
A fascinating insight into what we eat in a highly readable
format.
*Tablet*
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.
*The Guardian - praise for SPOON-FED*
A well-researched and informative book ... Great to see academia
catching up with the real world.
*Natural Products*
How to eat healthily has been debated for many years… Spector’s
science-based approach and handy tips might just help to debunk the
mysteries of never-ending ingredient lists
*Radio Times*
Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and
achievable
*Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall*
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