Food and Nutrition - Book Summary
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Food and Nutrition - Book Summary

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"What Everyone Needs to Know" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: P.K. Newby Category: Health & Nutrition

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Hello, Knowledge Seekers. In this episode of 20 Minute Books, we delve into Food and Nutrition by P.K. Newby, a comprehensive exploration into the science of eating well. Released in 2018, this book dissects the dense world of nutritional science, sifting through myriad studies to present clear, evidence-based conclusions on healthy eating. Steering clear of fleeting trends and uninformed fads, it offers a beacon of clarity in the often murky waters of diet advice.

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P.K. Newby, the author, brings an impressive blend of expertise and personal experience to the table. Describing herself as a recovering academic, Newby's background is nothing short of impressive. With a doctorate from Harvard and multiple master's degrees from Columbia, she has

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stood at the forefront of academic teaching and research at both Harvard and Boston University. Since shifting gears in 2012, Newby has emerged as a prolific writer and entrepreneur dedicated to dispelling myths surrounding nutrition and guiding the public toward more informed dietary choices. Her commitment to debunking junk science is further evidenced in her

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