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Good Mood Food

Recipes to lift your energy, balance your mood, and feed your brain – the feel-good cookbook from the nation’s favourite gut-health scientist, as seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat

The science is now clear: the secret to better brain health and mental wellbeing starts with what we eat.

With these delicious, plant-rich, satisfying recipes, Tim Spector shows how nourishing the trillions of microbes in our gut can support our mood, energy levels and long-term brain health.

Packed with flavourful, budget-friendly recipes and practical ideas – from energy-boosting breakfasts and lunches on the go to soothing suppers and weekend batch-cooking – Good Mood Food is your shortcut to eating better and feeling better every day.

About Tim Spector

Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College London and one of the world's leading scientists. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, The Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company. A pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and was awarded an OBE for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Channel 4 documentary series What Not to Eat (January 2026) achieved record viewing figures with more TV to come.
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  • Imprint: Jonathan Cape
  • ISBN: 9781787336476
  • Length: 288 pages
  • Price: £30.00
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