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Good Mood Food

Written by

Tim Spector

Published

22 October 2026

Who’s the author? Tim Spector is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, scientific co-founder of nutrition science company ZOE, and one of the nation’s foremost experts on gut health and the science of eating well. He is the bestselling author of books including Spoon-FedFood for Life, Ferment, and The Food for Life Cookbook.

What’s it about? Good Mood Food is all about nurturing our gut health to help improve our energy levels, mood, and the long-term health of our brains.

Drawing from cutting-edge research on the connection between gut health and long-term brain health, Tim has developed over 100 gut-friendly recipes that, as well as being delicious, are budget-friendly and easy to fit around a busy schedule. Expect everything from 15-minute meals, to batch-cooking inspiration, to packed lunches and sweet treats in this collection of recipes that shows eating well can be achievable and enjoyable.

Perfect for: Anyone interested in feeling better in their day-to-day lives with the help of healthy, tasty recipes.

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