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The Diet Myth

The Real Science Behind What We Eat
Book • 2022
In this book, Tim Spector challenges the conventional wisdom on diets by highlighting the importance of gut microbiota in determining health and weight.

He draws on his own research and the latest scientific studies to debunk common diet myths, such as the effects of saturated fats, trans fats, and dietary cholesterol.

Spector argues that the key to health lies in maintaining a diverse gut microbiome through a varied diet rich in whole foods, rather than following restrictive diet trends.

He also shares personal experiments and insights from his research, including the impact of different foods on gut bacteria and overall health.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by Rich Roll as one of the author's best-selling books.
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Optimize Your Gut to Fight Disease With Tim Spector
Mentioned by Tim Spector when discussing his previous book and comparing it to his new book.
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5 foods I got wrong - Tim Spector
Mentioned by Jonathan Wolfe in the introduction of the podcast.
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Is Dark Chocolate Good for Weight Loss?
Mentioned by Shawn Stevenson as the author of several books on nutrition and the microbiome.
TMHS 850: The Truth About Gut Health, Weight Loss, & Longevity - With Dr. Tim Spector
Mentioned by Dr. Neil Malik to illustrate the impact of junk food on gut microbiome.
2781: Your Gut Bacteria Doesn’t Like Junk Food - Even If You Do by Tim Spector with Blue Zones on Microbiome Diversity
Mentioned by Jonathan Wolf as a best-selling book that was published five years before another book by the same author.
Tim Spector’s journey from health crisis to healthy eating - a chapter from Food for Life
Mentioned by Xand van Tulleken , describing Tim Spector as the author and emphasizing its life-changing impact.
The Sunday Debate: The Bittersweet Truth About What We Eat
Mentioned by Dr. Guddi Singh when discussing Tim Spector 's body of work on nutrition.
The Extraordinary Properties of Everyday Foods, with Tim Spector
Mentioned by Rangan Chatterjee in the introduction of the podcast.
Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know #175
Mentioned by Anjana Ahuja as one of four popular science books written by Tim Spector .
COVID-19 and The Vaccine: A Shot of Hope and A Return to Normal?

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