What you eat shouldn’t be a choice between health and pleasure
Coming to the US and Canada
May 27, 2025
The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
More than a cookbook
Tim Spector's The Food for Life Cookbook combines nutrition science and recipes, offering a new approach to eating for better health based on gut microbiome research.
In The Food For Life Cookbook, Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology and ZOE’s Scientific Co-founder, guides you through the new science of eating well with over 100 delicious and achievable vegetarian recipes created in collaboration with ZOE, the science and nutrition company that helps you make smarter food choices.
Shaped by Tim’s own experience of transforming the way he eats, as well as common requests from readers and ZOE members, The Food for Life Cookbook includes fifteen-minute meals, ideas for creating nutritious meals when the fridge looks bare, and generous feasts and sweet treats for special moments with friends. Tim includes plant-based ingredient swaps throughout. Plus, get tips for increasing plant diversity and science-based explanations of the ingredients and recipes’ nutritional benefits.
Packed with plant-led inspiration for delicious meals to feed you, your family, and your gut microbiome, The Food for Life Cookbook is a must-have for every gut-loving home and kitchen and the perfect gift for anyone who wants to embrace a new way of eating.
One of the most-cited scientists in the world
Tim Spector, MD, is a professor of epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, and Food for Life and Scientific Co-founder of ZOE, the science and nutrition company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honored with an OBE for his impactful work in fighting the pandemic, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most-cited scientists in the world.
