The Diet Compass:
the 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier and longer life

Translated by David Shaw

£14.99 GBP

The Diet Compass:
the 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier and longer life

Translated by David Shaw

Overview

What do people with a particularly long life-span eat?
How can you lose weight efficiently?
Are illnesses in old age avoidable?
Can you ‘eat yourself young’?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in this practical, science-based guide to eating well and living longer, which has sold over a million copies worldwide.

When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains, he feared he had ruined his health forever with a diet of junk food. So he set off on a journey to uncover the essentials of diet and longevity.

Here, filtered from thousands of sometimes conflicting research findings, Kast presents the key scientific insights that reveal the most beneficial diet possible. From analysing how much sugar you should consume to looking at the impact of supplements, fasting, and even whether you should drink tea or coffee, Kast breaks down diet myths to present the key facts you need to know in clear, accessible language.

Details

Format
Paperback
Size
234mm x 153mm
Extent
288 pages
ISBN
9781912854936
RRP
GBP£14.99
Pub date
31 December 2020
Rights held
World English Language
Other rights
Verlagsgruppe Random House

Praise

‘In The Diet Compass Kast sorts the wheat from the chaff.’

The Times

‘Kast is one of the new breed of nutritional experts who are not interested in keeping waists trim, but helping us live longer.’

The Herald
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About the Author

Bas Kast was born in 1973, and studied psychology and biology in Constance, Bochum, and Boston. He works as a science journalist and author. His publications include I Do Not Know What I Want (2012), and And Suddenly CLICK! (2015).

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Translator

David Shaw works as a journalist for Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, as well as translating from several languages, including German, Dutch, Russian, and French. He lives in Berlin.
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