Fed Up
What Evolution Reveals about Food, Diet and Eating Well
$54.60
- Hardcover
416 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2026
Summary
The bestselling author of Exercised applies the lens of evolutionary biology to the utterly modern problem of what to eat.
Why is it so hard to decide what to eat? We are bombarded with conflicting advice on weight and health, fad diets and food pyramids. No wonder so many of us feel confused and guilty.
In Fed Up, Daniel Lieberman tackles this confusion head on with his trademark blend of lively storytelling and myth-busting science. Drawing on evolutionary …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241658598 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241658594 |
| Author: | Daniel Lieberman |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Allen Lane |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 642g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 165mm x 36mm |
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Critics Review
Wise, witty, and full of unexpected insights — a perfect book for anyone who cares about living well – Bill Bryson
A terrific book that cuts through the noise of fad diets and nutrition advice by turning to the most reliable guide we have: the deep history of the human body. The result is a wise, accessible, and evidence-based framework for eating well in a world that has made eating badly all too easy – Michael Moss, author of Salt, Sugar, Fat
About The Author
Daniel Lieberman
Daniel Lieberman
Daniel Lieberman is the Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. A leading figure in the field of human evolution and its relevance to health, he is particularly renowned for his research on the evolution of running, a passion he also enjoys.
Lieberman has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, many appearing in prestigious journals such as Nature and Science. His previous books include The Story of the Human Body and Exercised. He resides in Massachusetts.
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