The Diet Compass

the 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier and longer life
Bas Kast (trans. David Shaw)

‘Science journalist Bas Kast is at the cutting edge of research on nutrition … Here he fascinatingly and clearly explains the essence of the latest findings.’

Woman

‘Kast’s book provides exactly what it promises: a summary of the most recent nutritional findings in easily digestible morsels.’

Berliner Morgenpost

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‘The most important non-fiction book of the year.’

Der Spiegel

What do people with a particularly long life-span eat?
How can you lose weight efficiently?
Are illnesses in old age avoidable?
Can you ‘eat yourself young’

Discover the answers to these questions and more in this practical, science-based guide to eating well and living longer, which has sold over a million copies worldwide.

When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains, he feared he had ruined his health forever with a diet of junk food. So he set off on a journey to uncover the essentials of diet and longevity.

Here, filtered from thousands of sometimes conflicting research findings, Kast presents the key scientific insights that reveal the most beneficial diet possible. From analysing how much sugar you should consume to looking at the impact of supplements, fasting, and even whether you should drink tea or coffee, Kast breaks down diet myths to present the key facts you need to know in clear, accessible language.

‘Science journalist Bas Kast is at the cutting edge of research on nutrition … Here he fascinatingly and clearly explains the essence of the latest findings.’

Woman

‘Kast’s book provides exactly what it promises: a summary of the most recent nutritional findings in easily digestible morsels.’

Berliner Morgenpost

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Format:Paperback

Size: 234mm × 153mm

Extent:288pp

ISBN (13):9781925849844

RRP:$32.99

Pub date:5 Jan 2021

Rights Held: World English

Rights Sold: Audio (Bolinda)

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AUTHOR

Bas Kast

Bas Kast was born in 1973, and studied psychology and biology in Constance, Bochum, and Boston. He works as a science journalist and author. His publications include I Do Not Know What I Want (2012), and And Suddenly CLICK! (2015).

TRANSLATOR

David Shaw

David Shaw works as a journalist for Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, as well as translating from several languages, including German, Dutch, Russian, and French. He lives in Berlin.