Juliette Kellow is a registered dietitian and has a passion for food, diet, nutrition, and health. She’s worked in the NHS and for the food industry, and is the former editor of Top Santé. Juliette now works as a nutrition consultant and currently writes for many magazines and newspapers. She’s regularly on UK radio as a nutrition expert and has advised many celebrities on diet.
Dr Sarah Brewer is a Cambridge-educated doctor, medical nutritionist, nutritional therapist, and the author of over 60 books. She has a specialist interest in the link between illness and diet. www.DrSarahBrewer.com
FROM THE AUTHOR A massive thank you to my two favourite boys – husband Neil and son Sam – for “holding the fort” and providing such amazing support, not just while I’ve been writing this book but with all my work. A special thanks to my lovely mum, who, at 85 years old, is an excellent example of how a lifetime of healthy choices really can result in longevity. Also, a mention for my dad, who lived happily and healthily to be 93 – had he still been with us, he would have been a centenarian when this book was published and would have been so proud of me. Thank you to all my incredible friends who have offered endless support and spent hours listening to me talking about antiageing – they will undoubtedly be grateful that the “B” word, as it’s become affectionately known, is no longer a part of their (hopefully long-lived) lives. Finally, thanks to everyone at DK, especially editor Nikki Sims.
FROM THE PUBLISHER We would like to acknowledge the help of the following in the production of this book: Claire Cross, Alastair Laing, and Toby Mann for editorial assistance, Philippa Nash for design assistance, Charlotte Simpkins for recipe testing, Katie Hardwicke for proofreading, and Vanessa Bird, for indexing.
DISCLAIMER
The authors provide information on a wide range of nutrition and health topics, and every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is accurate. The book is not a substitute for expert medical advice, however, and you are advised always to consult a medically qualified doctor or other health professional for specific information on your own personal health matters, including specialist dietary advice. All information given in this book is intended for those in good health. If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are taking any type of medicines, you should consult your doctor before embarking on a radical change of diet, since some foods have interactions with medicines and certain conditions prohibit the consumption of certain foods. If in doubt, check with your doctor first.