Food for Life

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.

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

About the Author

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.