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Mentioned in 10 episodes
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.
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 

as the author of several best-selling books on nutrition and gut health.


Steven Bartlett

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The Food Doctor: "Extra Protein Is Making You Fatter!" The 6 Food Lies Everyone Still Believes! (Brand NEW Food Science) - Tim Spector
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as one of the author's best-selling books.


Rich Roll

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Optimize Your Gut to Fight Disease With Tim Spector
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as the author of a book that inspired him to co-found Zoe.

Jonathan Wolfe

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Exploring Nutritional Science with ZOE: Insights from Jonathan Wolf & Sharlene Lopez
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as two excellent books written by 

.


Rangan Chatterjee


Tim Spector

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Tim Spector: The Latest Science on Gut Health (and How To Find The Right Diet For You) #291
Mentioned by 

when discussing his previous book and comparing it to his new book.


Tim Spector

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5 foods I got wrong - Tim Spector
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in the introduction of the podcast.

Jonathan Wolfe

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Is Dark Chocolate Good for Weight Loss?
Mentioned by 

as the author of several books on nutrition and the microbiome.


Shawn Stevenson

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
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as a best-selling book that was published five years before another book by the same author.


Jonathan Wolf

Tim Spector’s journey from health crisis to healthy eating - a chapter from Food for Life
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, describing 

as the author and emphasizing its life-changing impact.


Xand van Tulleken


Tim Spector

The Sunday Debate: The Bittersweet Truth About What We Eat
Mentioned by Dr. Guddi Singh when discussing 

's body of work on nutrition.


Tim Spector

The Extraordinary Properties of Everyday Foods, with Tim Spector
Mentioned by 

in the introduction of the podcast.


Rangan Chatterjee

Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know #175
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as one of four popular science books written by 

.

Anjana Ahuja


Tim Spector

COVID-19 and The Vaccine: A Shot of Hope and A Return to Normal?