‘This is not just one of the best science books I have read, but one of the best books full stop. It’s funny, scholarly, and extremely important. Full of piercing observations, it ruthlessly cuts a path through the wilderness of nutritional nonsense that we have been lost in for so long. It is the first and last book anyone really needs to read on this subject. A spectacular piece of writing that manages to be both fascinating and entertaining in equal measure.’

— Chris van Tulleken, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Ultra-Processed People

‘[An] extremely valuable contribution to the debate on nutrition and policy. The book’s major strength is how comfortable the authors are with ambiguity and nuance. They summarise, with perfectly judged detail, the extent to which we understand calories, energy, and metabolism, the effects of macronutrients, and the range of factors that could play a part in the development of obesity.’

— Talha Burki, Lancet

‘If there were ever two people to turn to understand the complexities of our diet, metabolism, and nutrition – and their role in promoting our health – it would be the noted science journalist Julia Belluz and leading nutritional scientist Kevin Hall. Their landmark book Food Intelligence will make us all smarter about what we eat.’

— Eric Topol, MD, author of New York Times bestseller Super Agers

‘If you are going to read one book about nutrition and health, then make it this one. Food Intelligence is so insightful, so beautifully researched, so fascinating in the telling, that you will fi nish it – as I did – feeling smarter about what you eat and about yourself as well.’

— Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Poison Squad

‘If you want to understand how nutrition became so contentious and why we are still arguing about whether it’s better to eat more or less fat, carbohydrates, protein, or vitamins, you must read Food Intelligence. Well-written, historically accurate, and scientifi cally rigorous, this book brings you up to the moment on contemporary dietary issues.’

— Marion Nestle, NYU professor and author of What to Eat Now

‘Food and nutrition are fascinating, complex, and important to every person on earth. This book brings it all alive into a compelling, valuable story of why, what, and how we eat, and how to do better.’

— Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, Dean Emeritus of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University

‘Junk-food giants hijack your biology. Wellness hucksters sell you false hope. In a food environment rigged against you, this is your guide to fighting back.’

— Henry Dimbleby, author of Ravenous and architect of the UK’s National Food Strategy

‘A powerful message, and one that deserves wider attention.’

— Tim Spector, Nature

‘A must-read breath of sanity written with great expertise that can improve the health of all of us.’

— David Kessler, MD, Former FDA Commissioner and author of the New York Times bestseller Diet, Drugs and Dopamine