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When I came across this book, I was hoping for a quick easy fix to the emotional eating habits I tend to fall back on. You know, read the book and be instantly cured etc.
Well “Food isn’t medicine” isn’t that of course but it’s a lot more Instead.
Both the tone and main theme of the book i-are represented well by the opening chapter . In it, we learn about how a difference of opinion on whether food is medicine lead to Justin Bieber telling the author to f*ck off on social media.
There are also amusing moments throughout the following chapters. Favourite moment: The Great Beyonce Apple Fail.

The fact that the author draws on his personal experience with disordered eating meant the book was relatable and engaging rather than yet another doctor wagging their finger and giving us a shaming lecture.

The book concentrates on enlightening the reader about the fallacies in the “nutrib*llocks” nutrition fake news we are often fed by the media and those in the diet industry.
The book is informative and thought provoking. The narration by the author is engaging and entertaining. At certain points, I found the medical terminology and wealth of research is a little overwhelming but overall it’s easily accessible to someone with no prior knowledge and will be great to refer back to later.

I finished listening to the audiobook feeling upbeat about what I could achieve on a personal level.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and Penguin Random House UK for the opportunity to review this audiobook in exchange for an honest opinion .

kinneiksu's review against another edition

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5.0

Ooh, what a refreshing take on nutrition! Disclaimer: I'm not overly well-read on nutrition and food, so maybe that's why I liked this book so much - but I loved how humorous, easy to read, informative and accessible this was. Joshua Wolrich has a kind and personable voice that kept me interested all the way through. While I'm not totally sure that he's correct about everything that he's written, it's made me reflect a lot on my relationship with food, society, privilege and my body. That to me seems like a good thing :)

stephanielynnrp's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m glad this book exists and think it’s an important introduction to the topic. In saying that, it is very much an introduction, so if you are already very familiar with the topic you are unlikely to learn anything new.

myrtle's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted medium-paced

3.25

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kxruthi's review against another edition

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hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

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