Tim Spector

Recipes to lift your energy, balance your mood, and feed your brain - the feel-good cookbook from the nation's favourite gut-health scientist, as seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat

The science is now clear: the secret to better brain health and mental wellbeing starts with what we eat.

With these delicious, plant-rich, satisfying recipes, Tim Spector shows how nourishing the trillions of microbes in our gut can support our mood, energy levels and long-term brain health.

Packed with flavourful, budget-friendly recipes and practical ideas - from energy-boosting breakfasts and lunches on the go to soothing suppers and weekend batch-cooking - Good Mood Food is your shortcut to eating better and feeling better every day.

Author Biography: Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College London and one of the world's leading scientists. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, The Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company. A pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and was awarded an OBE for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Channel 4 documentary series What Not to Eat (January 2026) achieved record viewing figures with more TV to come.