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How Not to Take Supplements

A Dietitian's Guide to Thriving on Real Food

Take control of your health, avoid wasting money and feel at your very best, for life.

The supplement industry is booming – fuelled by wellness trends, celebrity endorsements and TikTok hype. It’s never been easier to be convinced that you need something – an influencer swears by NMN for longevity, or a podcaster insists on magnesium for sleep – and suddenly, you’re adding more bottles to your daily routine than vegetables. But have you ever stopped to ask whether these supplements are actually doing anything?

In this evidence-based, no-nonsense guide to eating well, Senior Dietician Josie Porter helps you to understand exactly what your nutritional needs are and how to meet them with the best possible source of nutrients: food.

With delicious recipes, easy meal plans and chapters focussed on sports performance, brain health, hormones, immunity and more, Josie will empower you to ditch the pills and potions, and learn to eat in a way that means you will never reach for supplements again.

About Josie Porter

Josie Porter is a registered nutritionist with extensive experience in nutrition science. Her food-first approach to nutrition helps people take back control of their diets, offering them a practical, accessible way to cut through the noise and truly understand what you need to eat to feel your best.
Details
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • ISBN: 9781785046285
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Price: £16.99
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