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“In a fluent and readable style of writing, this
doctor critically exposes the link between our genetically determined aging
process and our diet. This is highly recommended for anyone who consciously
wants to eat more healthily."
Herman Becq, MD, endocrinologist |
“Nutrition is an important factor in both the prevention and the development of cancer. This book makes you think about habits we take for granted.”
An Vandebroek, MD, cancer specialist |
“The greatest merit of the author is that he goes into depth on nutritional
issues in general and in the West in particular. Using plain language, he brings clarity to the powerfully hyped topic of nutrition that has become such a standard fare in the media.” Hans Decoster, MD, cardiologist |
“This book shows that healthy food is our best medicine. If the author's recommendations are followed, our healthcare will become both a lot more fun and cheaper. Highly recommended!”
Adjiedj Bakas, Trendwatcher of the Year and author of 'The future of our health' |
Walter Willett, professor at Harvard University and one of the most well-known experts on medicine and nutrition, about the food hourglass:
"[This] dietary approach does seem very consistent with what we see to be consistent with scientific evidence." |
Already more than 350 000 copies sold!
'The food hourglass' is or will be available in English (HarperCollins), German (Random House), Spanish (Random House), Italian (La Feltrinelli), Dutch, Croatisch, Polish, Chinese, Danish and Russian.
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Information for medical doctors and dieticians
This scientific article (pdf) describes some ideas behind 'The food hourglass' . This article was written by the author of 'The food hourglass'. In this article, he also introduces a new science field called 'nutrigerontology'. This is a note for medical doctors and dieticians. |
Update
The food hourglass got a new cover
This new cover depicts an hourglass filled with food (see below). The content is exactly the same as in the book with the previous cover.
The food hourglass got a new cover
This new cover depicts an hourglass filled with food (see below). The content is exactly the same as in the book with the previous cover.
Some topics covered in The food hourglass
Why most diets are unhealthy. Why most antioxidants don't slow down the aging process. Why white tea reduces the appearance of wrinkles and at the same time is healthy for your blood vessels. Why studies show that people who eat walnuts daily have less risk of a heart attack, and why blueberries and dark chocolate protect against Alzheimer's. Why 80% of heart attacks and 90% of diabetes is preventable. Why many fats are nonetheless good for your heart. |
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This book is written by a medical doctor who looks at the consequences of our food habits and diets in the long term.
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The food hourglass contains more than 280 scientific references and debunks many myths surrounding health and the aging process.
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The food hourglass was first published by Prometheus-Bert Bakker, one of the most reputable publishers in The Netherlands which, among others, published books of Stephen Hawking, Tom Wolfe and Zadie Smith.
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