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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
What readers
'A must read for anyone who cares about their health.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book should be issued to the Health Secretary, all Doctors and be on the national curriculum.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'No complicated medical jargon just clear evidennce-based science.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In this empowering book leading NHS Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond reveals the missing piece of the health how the modern food environment is quietly reshaping our biology - and how you can reclaim control.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience, global research and real-life patient stories, Dr Desmond cuts through the noise with clarity and authority to
* How diet has become the number one driver of early death and disability
* Why gut health influences everything from digestion and immunity to mood, metabolism and healthy ageing
* The hidden impact of ultra-processed foods and the simple swaps that make the biggest difference
* Why 'healthy eating' is easier, cheaper and more realistic than you've been led to believe
* The powerful daily habits that can transform your long-term health - without fads, guilt or perfectionism
This is not another diet book. It's a clear, compassionate roadmap for living better - backed by science, grounded in common sense, and designed for real life. Whether you want more energy, better digestion, a healthier body weight, or a longer, more vibrant life, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food gives you the tools to take charge of your health starting today.
Simple. Evidence-based. Life-changing.
'A must read for anyone who cares about their health.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book should be issued to the Health Secretary, all Doctors and be on the national curriculum.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'No complicated medical jargon just clear evidennce-based science.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In this empowering book leading NHS Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond reveals the missing piece of the health how the modern food environment is quietly reshaping our biology - and how you can reclaim control.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience, global research and real-life patient stories, Dr Desmond cuts through the noise with clarity and authority to
* How diet has become the number one driver of early death and disability
* Why gut health influences everything from digestion and immunity to mood, metabolism and healthy ageing
* The hidden impact of ultra-processed foods and the simple swaps that make the biggest difference
* Why 'healthy eating' is easier, cheaper and more realistic than you've been led to believe
* The powerful daily habits that can transform your long-term health - without fads, guilt or perfectionism
This is not another diet book. It's a clear, compassionate roadmap for living better - backed by science, grounded in common sense, and designed for real life. Whether you want more energy, better digestion, a healthier body weight, or a longer, more vibrant life, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food gives you the tools to take charge of your health starting today.
Simple. Evidence-based. Life-changing.
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Published June 18, 2026
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October 24, 2026
Génial! Un ouvrage complet et motivant. J'ai adoré!
July 16, 2026
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.
July 17, 2026
Didn’t tell me much I didn’t already know, but sometimes you need to be reminded of what proper eating should look like!
September 21, 2026
★★★★★
What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Food is an eye-opening and thought-provoking guide to understanding the connection between what we eat and how we feel. I really appreciated the way it explores modern diets and the many factors that can influence our health, while encouraging readers to think more carefully about their everyday food choices.
The book presents a lot of useful information in an accessible way, making complex ideas easier to understand without feeling overly technical. I especially enjoyed the focus on looking beyond popular diet trends and asking better questions about nutrition, ingredients, and long-term health.
It’s the kind of book that makes you pause and reconsider some of your usual eating habits. Whether you are interested in nutrition, healthy living, or simply want to become more informed about the food you put on your plate, there is plenty here to think about.
Informative, engaging, and genuinely thought-provoking, this is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to understand food and health from a broader perspective. Five stars from me!
What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Food is an eye-opening and thought-provoking guide to understanding the connection between what we eat and how we feel. I really appreciated the way it explores modern diets and the many factors that can influence our health, while encouraging readers to think more carefully about their everyday food choices.
The book presents a lot of useful information in an accessible way, making complex ideas easier to understand without feeling overly technical. I especially enjoyed the focus on looking beyond popular diet trends and asking better questions about nutrition, ingredients, and long-term health.
It’s the kind of book that makes you pause and reconsider some of your usual eating habits. Whether you are interested in nutrition, healthy living, or simply want to become more informed about the food you put on your plate, there is plenty here to think about.
Informative, engaging, and genuinely thought-provoking, this is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to understand food and health from a broader perspective. Five stars from me!
October 24, 2026
Very comprehensive informative book about the benefits of a plant based diet. As a vegan PB woman myself, I would not say I learnt a great deal more facts but it is always reassuring to read all the health benefits from this type of diet. What I liked was all the medical investigations mentioned in the book. Yet they were all explained in a very clear way. No need to be a scientist or a doctor to understand this book.
August 30, 2026
Found the book very easy to read and understand. Gave us evidence of what a healthy diet consists of. Very informative.
September 9, 2026
Excellent. Detailed and latest research. Highly recommend.
October 12, 2026
Nothing in here is really a surprise, yet people Keep blindly doing opposite all the time, myself included. Heres hoping for better choices while we still have them.
Review of advance copy
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.
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.
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