Paperback. One of the world's leading scientists of food and nutrition reveals why so much of the current advice about food and nutrition is dangerously inaccurate, misleading and often downright wrong.*AS SEEN ON ITV'S THIS MORNING* - THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe groundbreaking bestseller from Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth and creator of the COVID Symptom Study app.'A hugely enjoyable and critical look at common food myths' Michael MosleyIs breakfast really the most important meal of the day?Is there any point in counting calories?Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for us?Through his pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector busts these and many other myths about food. Spoon-Fed explores the scandalous lack of good science behind many diet plans, official recommendations and miracle cures, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food - not just for our health as individuals, but for the future of the planet.With a new preface by the author'Illuminating and so incredibly timely' Yotam Ottolenghi'Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop' Bee Wilson, Guardian'This book should be available on prescription' Felicity Cloake "Everything we've been told about our diets is wrong. Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is there any point in counting calories? Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for you? Through his pioneering scientific research, Tim Spector busts these myths and combats food fake news."-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.