The Diet Myth The Real Science Behind What We Eat

The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat is written by Professor Tim Spector. It is a science-led book about nutrition, health and weight loss, focusing on the role of microbes inside the body.

Synopsis

The book asks why many diets do not work as expected, and why people can respond differently to the same meal. It also questions why, despite widespread advice about what to eat, weight gain remains common.

Drawing on recent science and the author’s own research, it challenges common misunderstandings around fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. It argues that understanding personal microbes is central to making sense of modern nutrition, with the aim of supporting a healthy gut and a healthy body.