The Diet Myth

Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss Is Already in Your Gut

By: Tim Spector

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

From the author of Identically Different comes a new look at nutritional health, showing us that breakthrough research on microbiomes - the microbes in our stomachs - could hold the key to healthy, balanced diets.

What should we eat? It's a simple and fundamental question that still bewilders us despite a seemingly infinite amount of available information on which foods are best for our bodies. Scientists, dieticians, and even governments regularly publish research on the dangers of too much fat and sugar as well as on the benefits of exercise, and yet the global obesity crisis is only worsening. Most diet plans prove to be only short-term solutions, and few strategies work for everyone. Why can one person eat a certain meal and gain weight while another eating the same meal drops pounds? Part of the truth lies in genetics, but more and more scientists are finding that the answer isn't so much what we put into our stomachs but rather the essential digestive microbes already in them.

Drawing on the latest science and pioneering research, The Diet Myth explores the hidden world of the microbiome and demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins, and nutrients. Dr. Tim Spector shows us that only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick and interact can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, allowing us to regain natural balance in our bodies. Mixing cutting-edge discoveries, illuminating science, and his own case studies, Spector reveals why we should abandon fads and instead embrace diversity for a balanced diet, a healthy stomach, and a nourished body.

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Fascinating

Some slow parts as they may not apply to you, but overall, it was fascinating and at times, actually funny.

Awesome information

This book was very informative. I’m going to be looking into the gut project myself. It’s a must read.

Very Informative and East to Follow

I learned a lot from this book, it was well written and read in a way that was easy to follow.

One diet does not fit all!

I’ve been studying nutrition for years (literally decades!) and found this book remarkable and more trustworthy than any other I’ve read. I am a personal trainer/nutrition coach and I cannot wait to have my gut microbiome tested to find out what foods work best for me so I can then recommend the process to to my family, friends and clients!

I’ve ordered the hard copy of this book and have his later book “Spoonfed” to use for reference. I just sent a copy of this book to my mom and my sister and have recommended to at least a dozen others with more recommendations to come!

Thank you so much Dr. Spector!

fascinating, interesting

Plenty of interesting and actionable ideas shared in a largely scientific way. I appreciate the author seems to focus on sharing the current state of the science in a low biased, candid way. Shortcomings are highlighted. Opinions are clearly labeled as such.
Bonus: the research studies and anecdotes are presented in an entertaining way, and the healthy dose of British humor keeps making me smile.
This has already influenced a change in my nutrition to act on the ideas shared here. Excited to see how acting on the learning from this book affects my health!

Importance of Changing Life Style

This contains very informative details about changing your life style to improve the overall health of you and your family members.

Extremely entertaining AND incredibly indulgent

I could not stop listening, partially in awe by the barrage of hilarious diction & sarcasm & stories to smooth out a myriad of contentious & critical & confusing health myths but more importantly explaining the science behind it all along the way. What an incredible book; basically a giant summation of all the health knowledge I’ve ever heard and plenty I haven’t. My only complaint is I wish the chapters had titles.

Diversity is the key

A lot of very interesting insights on many food cultures and diets of our modern times. Teaches one to be skeptical on claims.

So incredibly informative

I loved everything about this book. I learned so much. There was interesting stories and lots of research explaining each suggestion.
I also really enjoyed the narration.

You don’t know what you don’t know.

Very informative. Appreciated the many references to meta and other analysis, as well as, straightforward interpretations and recommendations.