Well Fed: How modern diets are failing us and what we can do about it, the new book by Huel co-founder

by James Collier

What you eat doesn’t just impact you – it shapes the world around you.

Wonderfully enlightening and engagingly written. Dr Idz

If you are looking at ways to combat the exploitation of the planet this book is for you. Rhiannon Lambert

Well Fed is a vital tool in the ongoing battle against nutrition misinformation. Robbie Lockie, Plant Based News

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In Well Fed, James Collier, former NHS dietitian and co-founder of Huel, is on a mission to debunk the myths about food and nutrition to reveal why what we eat is not only having a devastating impact on our health, but also on our planet.

The industrialisation of our food system has wreaked havoc on earth's natural biodiversity, diminished the nutritional value of the food that is produced and has been a major contributor to global warming. The result? A planet in crisis and a surge in diseases of excess.

By challenging conventional wisdom and embracing a more balanced and nuanced approach, Collier shows that we

Improve our health by boosting physical and mental well-beingProtect the planet by reducing our environmental impactSupport our communities in fostering a more sustainable food systemSupercharge your health with Collier's five pillars of contemplative nutrition, which offer a simple, holistic solution to inspire a sustainable approach to food.

The future of food, our health and the planet is in our hands. Let's act now.

Genres: Nonfiction, Food

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2025

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Reviews

[Craig Carignan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a fairly good book. I am glad I read it. I think the information was well presented and easily understandable.

[Tayla Bridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure if I truly understood the message of this book. The round up of important points at the end helped to summarise but throughout the book there were points where I switched off due to all the different view points being explained. Picked up some useful information.

[Aoife McAnulty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I opted for an audiobook for this but overall I just felt like the format was a bit all over the place. It didn’t really flow and I didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know. That being said I appreciate James’ overall approach to eating well and I didn’t find that he was being pushy which was refreshing.

[Tim Urch · Rating 5 out of 5]

James is a breath of fresh air in a world of nutrition increasingly led by whoever shouts the loudest. James is down to earth and science based but has also worked in the real world with patients which gives him a unique perspective.