Tim Spector’s The Only Gut-Health Cookbook You Need offers a refreshing way to improve your wellbeing through the power of diverse, gut-friendly foods. Drawing on his extensive research and guided by the expertise of his nutrition science company, ZOE, this book presents over 100 enticing recipes that prioritise whole foods and simplicity. It rejects the notion of calorie counting and encourages you to eat at least 30 different plants each week, helping you to nurture a healthier microbiome and boost your overall health.
Praised by big names such as Yotam Ottolenghi, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, Melissa Hemsley and Davina McCall, Tim’s approach underscores just how satisfying nutritious meals can be. Instead of fixating on cutting back, readers are invited to embrace a range of grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables and fermented foods. These recipes transform everyday dishes into powerful allies for your gut, all while maintaining a down-to-earth style and realistic cooking methods.
Chapters are organised to reflect the real-life challenges we often face, from 15-minute meals to creative ways of using up leftovers and special feasts for times when you wish to share a hearty spread with friends. Each section is designed to show you that healthy eating can be both practical and pleasurable, even if your pantry seems bare. You’ll discover ideas on introducing more plant-based ingredients, with straightforward tips on fermenting to add natural probiotics to your meals.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall calls Tim’s principles “totally transformative,” while Davina McCall highlights how “astonishingly simple” it can be to shift your diet for the better. Throughout the book, Tim shares thought-provoking insights from cutting-edge research alongside personal reflections on his own diet transformation. This combination of scientific evidence and practical advice makes The Only Gut-Health Cookbook You Need an inspiring resource for anyone who wants to refine their relationship with food.
By focusing on plants, fermenting and sensible ingredient choices, Tim Spector’s ground-breaking guide shows how straightforward it is to prioritise your gut health. Your body, mind and even the planet stand to gain from this lively culinary journey.
Product details
Publisher: Jonathan Cape; 1st edition (2024)
Language: English
Hardback: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 1787335232
ISBN-13: 978-1787335233
Dimensions: 19.6 x 2.5 x 25.1 cm
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