“In this elegantly written book the author reveals the critical link between our genetically determined aging process and our ways of eating. Highly recommended for anyone determined to eat more healthily."
Herman Becq, MD, endocrinologist |
“Nutrition is an important factor in both the prevention and the development of cancer. This book makes you think about habits we take for granted.”
An Vandebroek, MD, oncologist |
“The greatest merit of the author is that he goes into depth on nutritional
issues in general and in the West in particular. Using plain language, he brings clarity to the powerfully hyped topic of nutrition that has become such a standard fare in the media.” Hans Decoster, MD, cardiologist |
“This book shows that healthy food is our best medicine. If the author's recommendations are followed, our healthcare will become both more fun and less expensive. Highly recommended!”
Adjiedj Bakas, Trendwatcher of the Year and author of 'The future of our health' |
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_ Finally a health book written by a medical doctor who looks at the consequences of our food habits and diets in the long term.
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The food hourglass contains more than 240 scientific references and debunks many myths surrounding health and the aging process.
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_The food hourglass was initially published by Prometheus-Bert Bakker, one of the most reputable publishers in The Netherlands which, among others, published books of Stephen Hawking, Tom Wolfe and Zadie Smith.
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_What makes 'The food hourglass' different?
![]() _1. The food hourglass is the first book which describes how certain foods influence the ageing process. The weight loss that naturally follows is a nice side effect.
2. The food hourglass is the first book which looks at the influence of diets in the long term. From this, it appears that most diets are unhealthy. 3. The book is written by a physician and researcher who has been fascinated by the aging process for many years. Dr. Verburgh wrote three science books by the age of 25. He published his first science book at 17 years old. His books have received several awards, nominations and reprints. 3. The food hourglass is also an illustration in the shape of an hourglass which shows at a single glance what healthy, and more specifically, unhealthy foods are. This makes the food hourglass a tool to make more healthy food choices. Click here to edit.![]() 4. The food hourglass is based on the latest insights into biogerontology (the science of ageing).
5. The food hourglass addresses many misunderstandings in the realms of diet and health and shows for example that:
De pers over de boeken van dr. Verburgh
_"In zijn jeugdig enthousiasme zet Kris Verburgh Stephen Hawking
opzij, niet in vakkennis of ervaring, maar in helderheid en eenvoud."
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"Een schitterend boek, dat zelfs ik begrijp." _
"Uiterst leesbaar!" _
"Even enthousiast als helder proza." "Een toptitel van de Boekenbeurs!" _
"Misschien is het dankzij de frisheid van zijn jeugd dat dit boek zo helder is." "Dit boek leest merkwaardig lekker weg." _
"Een diepgravend en tegelijk uitermate vlot geschreven boek." _
"Een glashelder boek." ___
"Een schitterende prestatie!" Click here to edit.
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Experts about the book
_“In this elegantly written book the author reveals the critical link
between our genetically determined aging process and our ways of eating. Highly
recommended for anyone determined to eat more healthily and, with its emphasis
on prevention, for policymakers especially.”
- Herman Becq, MD, endocrinologist “Governments and public health institutions worrying about trends like the aging of populations worldwide and skyrocketing healthcare costs are strongly advised to read The food hourglass. The simple but thoroughly substantiated solution lies in healthier eating and living.” - Reinier Evers, Trendwatcher of the Year, founder of Trendwatching.com “Nutrition is an important factor in both the prevention and the development of cancer. This book makes you think about habits we take for granted.” - An Vandebroek, MD, oncologist “The greatest merit of the author is that he goes into depth on nutritional issues in general and in the West in particular. Using plain language, he brings clarity to the powerfully hyped topic of nutrition that has become such standard fare in the media.” – Hans Decoster, MD, cardiologist “This book shows that healthy food is our best medicine. If the author’s recommendations are followed, our healthcare will become both more fun and less expensive. Highly recommended!” – Adjiedj Bakas, Trendwatcher of the Year and author of The Future of Health |
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