Book review: ‘Eat Better Forever’ provides some food for thought

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As per the Global Burden of Disease study concluded in 2019, bad diets now kill more people worldwide than tobacco.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, known for his commitment to seasonal, ethically produced food, has put together a thought-provoking book that gleans from valuable information provided by expert food scientists and dieticians. 

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Fearnley-Whittingstall’s title, “Eat Better Forever,” exemplifies his view that we simply must improve the food we consume. 

The book is clear and convincing and includes a fascinating chapter on the mysterious world of our intestines and gut bacteria, which Fearnley-Whittingstall calls “this new frontier,” as per The Independent’s review.

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“It’s no exaggeration to say that a healthy gut is as important as a healthy heart or a healthy brain,” writes the author. 

The book contains 100 recipes, all beautifully photographed by Simon Wheeler.

This is a guide for how to live, as well as what to cook, and the core message is to eat more whole foods and cut down on processed products.

The advice is wide-ranging: as well as telling people to “eat less and better meat,” Fearnley-Whittingstall suggests we should “let children play with their food.” 

The author’s tone in the food book is persuasive and he offers a varied array of advice, including which oils to cook with, his ruminations on alcohol and mindful drinking, eating techniques, and his practical views on anxiety and weight-loss regimes.