7 fascinating books about nutrition and healthy eating

Health and nutrition can often feel like a fraught and complicated subject, with conflicting advice making it difficult to navigate the sheer wealth of information and resources available.

Lending their expertise to this vast and ever-evolving branch of science are a growing number of authors, whose books offer an illuminating, accessible, and actionable way into some of the biggest topics and scientific breakthroughs to date.

From gut health and ultra-processed food, to the link between food and psychology, we’ve rounded up some of the best books to help you understand the world of healthy eating and nutrition.

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