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'Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL
'A must-read' Dr RUPY AUJLA
'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON
'Empowering' LIZ EARLE

**AS HEARD ON THE DIARY OF A CEO PODCAST**

**THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK**

Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age…

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2 authors picked Food for Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is written by a man who is both a foodie and a scientist—always a good thing when I’m seeking sound, common sense advice by someone who also refuses to live a life that doesn’t include espresso, sourdough and the occasional glass of red. Love it.

Thanks to this terrific book, I now have a decent understanding of what my gut microbiome is, and just why eating a ton of different plants every week helps me to feel happier, more energised, and less likely to die. Given my passion for health and maintaining my substantial weight loss forever, I…

If you want to learn about food and having a healthy lifestyle and what is good or bad for you, this is the one!

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