We all want to be healthier, stronger and live to the highest possible age, but which methods really work?
Graham Lawton debunks outdated myths and separates fallacies from facts. This book reveals the truth about fad diets, explains the real science behind better health, and may just save your life.
Forget about wild fad diets and celebrity fitness programs. Science columnist Graham Lawton, who describes himself as a fat, lazy slob and living proof that you don't have to be obsessed with exercise, to be reasonably healthy and fit, brings a new perspective on health, nutrition and lifestyle. It separates facts from fabrications and critically deals with the abundance of confusing information and sensationalist media headlines. Based on the latest scientific findings, it reveals the truth about diets, catering, drugs, ten thousand steps a day, bacon, counting calories, coffee, dairy products, sleep, fiber, hangover, salts, sugar, cardio, sunscreens, vitamins and much more.
This book is packed with the latest research, groundbreaking findings and useful advice, and it may actually save your life.