The Diet Compass: the 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier Bas Kast

Title in this Set: The Diet Compass: the 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier Condition: BRAND NEWFormat : PaperbackISBN :9781912854936 The Diet Compass: the 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier : 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. About the Author: Bas Kast (born 1973 in Landau, residence in Rottendorf) is a German-Dutch science writer. He studied psychology and biology at the University of Konstanz and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1] Working as a freelancer first for the German weekly newspaper Die Zeit and other magazines, he later became an editor and reporter for the Berlin-based newspaper Der Tagesspiegel. His articles have earned him a number of national and international prizes.[citation needed] Kast has written several popular science books, some of which became best selling books that have been translated in numerous languages.