The Clever Guts Diet: How to revolutionise your body from the inside out

Abstract

I was saddened by the news of Michael Mosley's passing. His work brought serious science into everyday life, significantly impacting our nation's health. He was also a champion of the research into the gut microbiome. His enthusiasm and curiosity were infectious. Mosley authored many bestselling diet books with a focus on intermittent fasting, weight management and longevity, including The Fast Diet (2014), The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet (2015), The Fast 800 (2018), and The Fast 800 Keto (2021). One of my personal favourites is The Clever Guts Diet: How to revolutionise your body from the inside out.

The gut microbiome is the collection of bacteria and other organisms that live in the gastrointestinal system. In recent years it has become increasingly clear that a gut full of friendly microbes is vital for our good health. Mosley's was an early promoter of this approach. We are still just beginning to get to grips with this mysterious microscopic world.

It is life changing new plan that aims to make you healthier, happier and slimmer. In this groundbreaking book and drawing from the latest research, Mosley provides scientifically proven ways to control our cravings, boost our mood, and lose weight by encouraging a more diverse microbiome and increasing the good bacteria that keep us healthy.

A very informative and clearly explained publication that allowed me to understand the workings of my gut and how to adjust my eating habits to support it. It is not a diet book but a way of changing the way you look at food, what to avoid and what to eat more of. The book has many recipes, meal plans, checklists and tips to improve our gut and our wellbeing. Along with chapters which detail the specific gut bacteria and Mosley's opinion on their benefits to health. The appendix contains a long list of references for further reading.