What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food: The truth about modern diets and health - everything you should know about what you're eating and why it matters

by Alan Desmond

Most people people say their doctor has never talked with them about food, yet what we eat is the one thing that we have control over which can seriously impact our health for the better. This book is here to bust some deep rooted myths about plant-based eating.

* Is plant protein as good as animal protein? * What foods should you eat to live longer? * Are Sugar Spikes the enemy? * What are the 10 rules for eating better than 90% of your friends?

Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a doctor and gastroenterologist, Dr Alan Desmond shows the powerful connection between what you eat and how you feel - both today and for the rest of your life.

Addressing common misconceptions you'll learn which protein-rich foods are the foundation of a truly healthy diet, how ultra-processed foods might be sabotaging your health, and why dietary fibre is the unsung hero of gut health and overall well-being.

This book is about more than just avoiding disease. It's about optimizing your diet for better digestion, more energy, a sharper mind, for a longer, healthier and happier life. You don't have to be perfect to make this work- but you do need to be better informed and ready to make smarter choices every time you eat.

Packed with insights from researchers, dietitians, athletes, and top experts in human nutrition, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food offers straightforward, practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're looking to fight disease, improve your health, or simply make better food choices, this book is your guide to taking control of your health - starting today.

Genres: Health

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2026

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Content was redundant and did not feel like it added much to the conversation, but I do enjoy the conversation and was a strong reminder for eating plant based or at least incorporating more plant based meals in a diet.

[Judi Mckay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn’t tell me much I didn’t already know, but sometimes you need to be reminded of what proper eating should look like!

[Tim Webley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found the book very easy to read and understand. Gave us evidence of what a healthy diet consists of. Very informative.

[Lee Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this book from Waterstones slightly before the publication date it seems, lucky me.
Dr Desmond goes into a lot of detail about nutrition and what the research says about food and what to eat to maximise your health span.