The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat
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'The Diet Myth is fascinating, and now I'm obsessed with microbes!' Nigella Lawson Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter? The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us. Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body.
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The TLDR take-away is as quoted by Michael Pollen (Spector also quotes this in the wrap-up section of the book) “Eat food, mostly plants, not too much”
Spector looks at food myths through numerous studies he's done on twins and as they relate to your guts microbiom after suffering a small stroke despite being an active + apparently healthy 40 yr old man. Generally the more diverse your gut is, the better it is for your health. If you are interested in the studies and some fun weird facts that you can inform your friends and family of, read the book. If you are interested in how to eat - look at the Pollen quote and eat a broad range of in-season veg, grains, and fruit (baring allergies)
