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

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And it is true, people without bladder or those who are susceptible to kidney stone formation should not practise the Keto diet, while for others it can be a perfect nutrition pattern that will lead to weight loss and improved life quality. With his expertise as a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Spector presents complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Conceptually, he explains, our genes are not fixed entities but more like plastic, able to change shape and evolve, and these changes can be passed on to future generations. Empowering, practical, wide-ranging and filled with intriguing insights, Food for Life is nothing less than a new approach to how to eat - for our health and the health of the planet.

But the issue I have is some people might treat this as gospel (its in a book and if it works for him it must work for me!You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office. Our gut microbiomes are so different that, in human studies, there is an “eight- to tenfold variation in individual insulin, blood sugar and blood fat responses to the same meals”, and so every person’s ideal diet is different, and should be based on sensible choices from a position of knowledge.Other cancelled products: If you want to cancel products that are not damaged or incorrectly supplied, then you must inform us of this within seven working days following the date of receipt in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations or otherwise as soon as possible. Firstly I want to say I'm a big fan of Spector/ZOE and his work in this area, and I believe this is a great book with loads of impactful and helpful information. The USA standards I feel are a bit more realistic of 600 IU and over the age of 70 (which I am) of 800 IU. Tim Spector has pioneered a science-based approach to nutrition, encouraging us to forget misleading notions of calorie counts or nutritional breakdowns. The organisation of the book is user-friendly, allowing readers to easily find information about specific foods or food groups.

Tim pays special attention to the scandalous lack of good science behind many medical and government food recommendations, and how the food industry holds sway over these policies and our choices. Most people have too much omega-6, which can increase inflammation and disease, and not enough omega-3. Food for Life provides practical insights and a new approach on how to eat for our health and the health of the planet. Bestselling author and scientist Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well.If we are to combat the epidemic of obesity and health problems, we need a fundamental change in how we view food, diets, and the hidden microbial world inside our bodies. The key to a balanced gut microbiome is a diverse range of whole plant foods and small amounts of fermented foods. Tim Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at Kings College, London and Director of the TwinsUK Registry, which is one of the worlds richest data collections on 11,000 twins.