Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well, by the #1 bestselling author of SPOON-FED

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However, amidst this chaos, there is a remarkable book that stands out from the crowd: ‘Food for Life’ by Tim Spector. As an author and media presenter, Spector actively shares his expertise with both scientific and public communities. He is a multi-award-winning expert in personalised medicine and the gut microbiome, and the author of four books, including the bestselling The Diet Myth. But he’s sometimes frustratingly understated when it comes to the politics – and finances – of food. Our brains became larger thanks to this increased nutrient intake, with a major part dedicated to our senses, in particular those neuronal areas related to food.

Being fairly well read on the subject although definitely a laywoman, I knew the basics, so this was great for deepening my knowledge and I’m glad I bought a hard copy as I’m sure I’ll be dipping back into it.But the greatest hope for better diets, he suggests, is in education – something not covered by the government’s new policy paper.

He’s very open about the limitations of current knowledge and the often poor quality of studies on the subject, so I’m sure there’ll be an updated version in a few years - for now though, I’d highly recommend this if you want to know more about the food you’re eating. A brilliant deep-dive into how food affects our wellbeing – and more importantly, what we can do about it. It has confirmed new symptoms and risk factors for the virus, allowing scientists to monitor its progress and warn health authorities. They’re apparently good friends and that’s hardly surprising given that their approach to their respective specialist fields is the same.Overall this is an interesting read and his food specific chapters will make think about not just what your food choices do for you but what they do for the planet too. Practical tips: Each chapter concludes with bullet-pointed tips, offering concise and practical advice for readers. The book describes our physiological relationship with food to dispel many prevalent myths and pseudo-science surrounding faddish diets.