January 15, 2024
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Is wellness on top of your new year's resolution list? We got you covered! Read on to find some of the best wellness books to read this year which will help you get started on this wellness journey.
The Cancer Code by Dr. Jason Fung
From the international BESTSELLING author of The Diabetes Code and The Obesity Code, The Cancer Code offers a unique and indepth insight into this systemic disease which is becoming more prevalent in our lives. It focuses on the seed of cancer, how it manifests, the conditions in which it flourishes and the challenges in treating it. Its a novel approach with a focus on the pathway of dysregulation of insulin and he also covers strategies to create a hostile environment for cancer by focussing on intermittent fasting. In Dr. Fung's words " the seed of cancer may exist in all of us, but the power to change the soil is in our hands." An EYEOPENER!
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Anticancer: A New Way Of Life by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber
If you are someone who wants to know all about the latest research in cancer treatment and how to prevent it then this book is for you. A New York Times BESTSELLER, it covers the latest research in anticancer foods with a focus on sugar, food contaminants and lifestyle modifications. A MUST READ for anyone who is starting off their wellness journey. Can't reccomend ENOUGH!
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Beat Cancer Kitchen by Chris & Micah Wark
Eating good is an important part of anyone's wellness journey and this book from a stage 3 cancer survivor is an ABSOLUTE GEM! In this book Chris covers his own personal recipes which he used during his fight with cancer. With a focus on healing, nutrients and diet optimization, this simple easy-to-make plant blased recipe book will help kickstart your wellness journey.
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The Blue Zones Solution by Dan Buettner
This book is all about smart eating and lifestyle choices practiced by people from the blue zones of the world. With a research based approach by studying the diet and lifestyle practices of the healthiest people in the world this book underscores the role of community, family and healthy eating habits by focussing on superfoods to increase our longevity and to help the readers create their own Blue Zone solution. A GROUNDBREAKER of a book!
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Ultra-Processed People by Chris Van Tulleken
Have you ever wondered " Why do we all eat stuff that isn't food...and why can't we stop?" In this book Chris does a beautiful job of explaining the UPF food culture, the science behind it, how it is harmfully impacting our health by creating a pandemic of diet related disease. By speaking with the leading food experts, scientists and policy makers, this book exposes the dark side of the food industry and is sure to upend your shopping and eating habits. A FASCINATING expose!
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Spoon-Fed by Tim Spector
By our FAVOURITE food author, spoon-fed dispels ALL the myths and shakes your deeply held views about food to the absolute core! Tim does a FANTASTIC job in revealing " why EVERYTHING we know about food is WRONG". By exposing the dark underbelly of food industry, this book encourages us to rethink our food relationship by making you question every diet plan and recommendation which ever existed. If you have to start your wellness journey with one book, we recommend you pick this one.
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The Diet Myth by Tim Spector
Another GEM of a book by Tim! By focussing on scientific breakthroughs, Tim debunks our myths about calories, fat, nutrients etc. and intoduces you to the hidden world of microbiome. By focussing on the eating habits to develop a healthy gut Tim shows " the real science behind what we eat" and " how a healthy gut equals a healthy body."
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Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe
By none other than THE GLUCOSE GODESS this Sunday Times BESTSELLER focuses on sugar spikes, energy crashes and blood sugar levels and its effect on your health. Chock full of simple hacks and backed by scientific data this is a MUST READ for anyone who wants to drastically alter their diet without giving up the foods they love! A FUN read!
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Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia
A GROUNDBREAKING approach to prevent chronic illnesses which challenges the conventional thinking. By the visionary physician Dr. Attia, this book is full of techniques to improve your diet, exercise patterns, sleep and emotional and mental well being. This book inspires you to live each decade of your life better than before and to improve longevity.
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Breath by James Nestor
Finishing the list with a BANG, this book focuses on the most underrated aspect of our health and well being- BREATHING. Through this eye opening book, backed with cutting edge science studies challenging conventional wisdom, James shows the importance of breathing practices and how big of a role they play for your overall well being. Trust us once you read this book, you will NEVER BREATHE THE SAME AGAIN!
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Whether you are a fitness afficianado or are just starting on your wellness journey, we tried to include something for everyone in this list. We hope that it inspires you to take that first little step towards wellness!
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