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Good Mood Food
  • Published: 22 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9781529979299
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 288
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Good Mood Food

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Hardback
27 Oct 2026
EBook
22 Oct 2026
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Eat better. Feel better. The groundbreaking new cookbook from the scientist, no. 1 bestselling author and co-founder of ZOE - as seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat

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.


Praise for Tim Spector

'The man changing how we eat' Telegraph

'Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

'In the nutrition revolution, Tim's definitely leading the way' Yotam Ottolenghi

'Delicious and life-changing' Davina McCall

'No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well' Daily Mail
  • Published: 22 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9781529979299
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 288
Categories:

About the author

Tim Spector

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.
portrait photo of Tim Spector

Also by Tim Spector

The Food For Life Cookbook
Food for Life
Ferment
Spoon-Fed
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Praise for Good Mood Food

Whether you are looking for easy dinners, batch - cooking inspiration that is easy on the wallet, or breakfasts to start your mornings the right way, this recipe book will put you in the mood to cook meals to nourish your body and mind

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The gut-brain connection is one of the most exciting frontiers in nutrition science and Good Mood Food makes it kitchen-ready. Full of recipes you'll actually want to cook! Tim's punchy, spice-forward bowls and comforting mains just happen to be doing powerful things for your gut and mood

Dr Rupy Aujla

These recipes from Professor Tim Spector make eating well feel effortless

Women's Fitness