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The Diet Myth
The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat | Tim Spector
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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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Smarkies
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Pickpick

I was referred to this book by the Sourdough School book that I read last year and since I wanted to learn more about the gut microbiome decided to give it a go. It is very science and research based heavy and occasionally a bit dry.
However, I did find it a balanced view on the subject matter. I definitely learnt about the different microbiomes in my gut and how they differ from person to person and also the possible reasons why.
#booked2020

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Michellesibs
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Mehso-so

I found this book really interesting but it is hard going as it‘s very science based and it‘s full of facts, experiments and data so it‘s a lot to take in. I can‘t say this will change my life but it‘s a very thought provoking concept and I will keep my eye on the future research that is done.

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Read4life
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Yeah. I'm gonna stick with this. Yup.

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Dedebimp
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There is an ill pet in the house so need to fast the house. This guy is not happy about it though. Won't STOP staring.

Libby1 S/he is giving you kitty evils! 8y
Dedebimp @Libby1 he is not happy about any of it! 8y
Mimi28 Poor guy, he looks mad! I have that same green mouse game that is in the background btw! I bought 3 of them but only one cat has figured it out. Hope the sick kitty gets well soon❤️!! 8y
Dedebimp @Mimi28 he was mad but things are returning to normal. One cat loves it. The others not so much. 8y
Mimi28 Awwwww glad things are returning to normal 👍😊Diet changes are really hard with multiple animals 8y
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EnidBiteEm
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What are microbes? Are my microbes better than your microbes? What about fats, dairy, fruit and alcohol and microbes? Can we blame our microbes? Microbes, microbes, microbes, microbes. It's not your fault, it's your microbes. #booktober #readingsnacks #microbes This book also comes with an excellent dedication: "To my family and other microbes."

Cinfhen Awesome photo 📷💞🙌🏻 8y
Michelle_mck Only good things in that photo! 8y
kspenmoll 😄 8y
EnidBiteEm @Cinfhen thanks. @Michelle_mck @kspenmoll I can't decide whether I read the relevant chapters before or after I eat each food. Maybe Tim will tell me it's fine? Or maybe he'll tell me never again ... 😯☠️? 😂 8y
MariettaSG 😂'To my family and other microbes', yum? 8y
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