This author is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK Registry. Their research into genetics focuses on a wide range of common diseases previously thought to be mainly due to aging and environment. Their work has uncovered hundreds of novel genes linked to numerous conditions and explores emerging areas like epigenetics, demonstrating how genes can be modified. They are the author of several books and a regular media presence.
Exploring groundbreaking research, this updated edition by Professor Tim Spector delves into the evolving understanding of genetics and its impact on personal identity. The book presents compelling insights into how genes influence our lives, challenging traditional views and highlighting the role of lifestyle and environment in shaping who we are. Spector's work promises to transform perceptions of genetic determinism, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science and self.
Focusing on gut health, this cookbook offers a comprehensive collection of recipes designed to promote digestive wellness. Crafted by a bestselling author and expert featured on ITV Lorraine, it combines nutritional insights with practical cooking tips. The book emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet for overall health, featuring diverse and flavorful dishes that cater to various dietary needs. Readers can expect to find easy-to-follow recipes that not only support gut health but also enhance overall well-being.
**AS HEARD ON THE DIARY OF A CEO PODCAST** 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 has the answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well. Tim Spector has pioneered a new approach to nutrition, encouraging us to forget misleading calorie counts and nutritional breakdowns. In Food for Life he draws on over a decade of cutting-edge scientific research, along with his own personal insights, to deliver a new and comprehensive approach to what we should all know about food today. Investigating everything from environmental impact and food fraud to allergies, ultra-processed food and deceptive labelling, Spector also shows us the many wondrous and surprising properties of everyday foods, which scientists are only just beginning to understand. 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. ** A THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR** 'A rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms' The Times **WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON SPECIAL AWARD*
In the course of research, Tim Spector has been shocked to discover how little scientific evidence there is for many of our most deep-rooted ideas about food. Is salt really bad for you? Is fish good for you? What about coffee, red meat, or saturated fats? Can pregnant women rely on their doctor's advice about what to eat? Does gluten-free food carry any health benefits at all? Do doctors know anything about nutrition? In twenty short, myth-busting chapters, Tim Spector reveals why almost everything we've been told about food is wrong. He reveals the scandalous lack of good scientific evidence for many medical and government food recommendations, and how the food industry holds sway over these policies. These are urgent issues that matter not just for our health as individuals but for the future of the planet. Spoon-Fed forces us to question every diet plan, government recommendation, miracle cure or food label we encounter, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food.
