Spoon-Fed: The Sunday Times bestselling guide to food and diet myths as seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat

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THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE LEADING GUT-HEALTH EXPERT, FOUNDER OF ZOE AND AUTHOR OF FOOD FOR LIFE.

**As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat**

This ground-breaking exploration debunks food myths, from what we should be eating for breakfast to whether we should really avoid ultra-processed foods.

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 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, miracle cures and ultra-processed foods, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food - not just for our health as individuals, but for the future of the planet.

'Hugely enjoyable' Michael Mosley
'Illuminating and so incredibly timely' Yotam Ottolenghi
'This book should be available on prescription' Felicity Cloake
'Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop' Bee Wilson, Guardian

Go with your gut. Join the food revolution.

**Tim Spector's number 1 bestselling Food for Life: Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well is now available in paperback**

**ORDER THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK, OUT NOW**

Spoon Fed is the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better in 2026.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE LEADING GUT-HEALTH EXPERT, FOUNDER OF ZOE AND AUTHOR OF FOOD FOR LIFE. **As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat** This ground-breaking exploration debunks food myths, from what we should be eating for breakfast to whether we should really avoid ultra-proces...

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25 reviews
Martin Taylor
January 25, 2026
Lots of eye-bait initial stuff. Then the free purchase offer by Google failed to work. So I have abandoned it and will delete the Google book app!
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Simon McBeath
February 14, 2023
Eye opening and transformative reading.
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Beenish Sheikh
December 17, 2025
good
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About the author

Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College London and one of the world's leading scientists. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, The Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company. A pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and was awarded an OBE for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Channel 4 documentary series What Not to Eat (January 2026) achieved record viewing figures with more TV to come.
Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College London and one of the world's leading scientists. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, The Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company. A pioneer ...

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