Spoon-Fed: The #1 Sunday Times bestseller that shows why almost everything we have been told about food is wrong by Tim Spector

Spoon-Fed: The #1 Sunday Times bestseller that shows why almost everything we have been told about food is wrong is a Sunday Times number 1 bestseller by Professor Tim Spector, described as a leading gut-health expert, the founder of ZOE and the author of Food for Life. Drawing on his research, Spector examines widely repeated ideas about diet and asks what the evidence really shows.

The book challenges familiar claims, including whether breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day, whether counting calories is worthwhile, and whether coffee is bad for us. It also looks at the limited scientific basis behind many diet plans, official recommendations and so-called miracle cures, alongside discussion of ultra-processed foods. The aim is to encourage a rethink of our relationship with food, for individual health and for the future of the planet.

Key details

• Author: Professor Tim Spector
• Sunday Times number 1 bestseller
• Discusses food myths and the evidence behind common dietary advice
• References topics including breakfast, calorie counting, coffee and ultra-processed foods
• Author is founder of ZOE and also wrote Food for Life

Synopsis

Professor Tim Spector investigates why so much everyday nutrition advice is treated as fact, and where the science falls short. He addresses popular questions about what we eat and drink, and critiques the evidence behind many diet plans, official guidance and miracle cures. The book also considers ultra-processed foods and invites readers to rethink their relationship with food, with implications for both personal health and the planet.