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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for reading and for sharing your feedback! So glad you found the book useful!

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Will Masters @willmasters.bsky.social · 3d

Just finished the superb new book from @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social.

Crystal clear storytelling about the new science of nutrition, summarizing what we learn at top schools like @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social.

It's a timely antidote to snake oil & vibes--highly recommended!

Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to @gilcarvalhomdphd.bsky.social for hosting this interesting conversation where we discuss many topics covered in my book Food Intelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.

Gil Carvalho MD PhD @gilcarvalhomdphd.bsky.social · 8d

The Ultraprocessed Food Epidemic, Causes of Weight Gain & Censorship under RFK Jr and MAHA

My full interview with Kevin Hall
https://youtu.be/MdwO3RT4bUI

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 8d

It was a pleasure to chat with @drjessicaknurick.bsky.social about ultra-processed foods and other topics discussed in my new book Food Intelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.

substack.com/home/post/p-...

Ultraprocessed Foods with Dr. Kevin Hall

Few scientists have shaped the way we understand nutrition and metabolism as much as Dr.

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Roxanne Khamsi @roxannek.bsky.social · 6d

I received the new book Food Intelligence by my friend @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and cannot put it down. It's beautifully written. There are revelations about the inner workings of nutrition on every page. I strongly recommend it!
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Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 6d

I’m heartened by your support. A very big thank you Bart!

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 9d

The fun thing about writing a book is that you get to talk to your favorite podcast hosts. It was a pleasure to join Russ Roberts on Econ Talk to discuss Food Intelligence. www.econtalk.org/eating-with-...

Eating with Intelligence (with Julia Belluz) - Econlib

Losing weight should be simple: eat less, exercise more. But according to author and health journalist Julia Belluz, it’s complicated. Listen as Belluz talks with EconTalk’s Russ Roberts about her new...

www.econtalk.org

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much Deborah for reading and for your support!

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Deborah Blum @deborahb.bsky.social · 11d

And for all interested in food safety (which should be everyone) just a reminder that this very smart book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social was published this week. It's what I'm reading now.

Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 11d

So many of our decisions about what to eat happen outside of the realm of conscious control.

It was a pleasure to discuss what actually drives eating behavior—and what to do about our food system—with @dkthomp.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social

www.theringer.com/podcasts/pla...

What’s the Matter With America’s Food? - The Ringer

If you really want to understand why Americans are so unhealthy, you have to see that the problem is not just our willpower, and it’s not just our food itself. It’s our food policies.

www.theringer.com

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to Drs Spencer and Karl Nadolsky for inviting @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I on their podcast to talk about our new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE. docswholift.com/podcast/debu...

Debunking The Myths of Metabolism and Weight Loss – DocsWhoLift

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @marionnestle.bsky.social for highlighting my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social FOOD INTELLIGENCE as weekend reading in her latest blog post:

www.foodpolitics.com/2025/09/week...

Weekend reading: Food Intelligence - Food Politics by Marion Nestle

Comments on Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall. Food Intelligence: The Science of how Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us. Avery, 2025.

www.foodpolitics.com

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 14d

Really interesting Well-Being Manifesto podcast conversation with @juliabelluz.bsky.social on several important topics covered in our new book Food Intelligence.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcP...

On Food Intelligence, Nutrition Science & The Myths We Swallow | Featuring Julia Belluz

YouTube video by The Well-Being Manifesto

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 15d

Well, well, well. After a long wait, the big day is here!

@kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on

I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence

juliabelluz.substack.com/p/the-big-da...

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to Sandee LaMotte @cnn.com for interviewing me about topics from my new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE with @juliabelluz.bsky.social that will be published tomorrow! www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/h...

Stop blaming yourself for your expanding waistline. It’s the food supply, expert says | CNN

A leading nutrition researcher overturns nutritional myths that have led to fat-shaming in his new book, “Food Intelligence.” Here’s who to blame instead.

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 16d

Now both books with @kevinh-phd.bsky.social have arrived in Paris, just ahead of tomorrow's launch! The US edition to the left, and the UK, on the right. Pleased to share that I love them both equally!

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Eliza Barclay @elizabarclay.bsky.social · 27d

"If large swaths of the population were being sickened by a poison released from an industrial plant, no one would suggest that the solution is to just offer home filters, wearables and supplements." Read @juliabelluz.bsky.social and Kevin Hall's latest: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/o...

Opinion | It’s Not You. It’s the Food.

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks to @tamarhaspel.bsky.social for this piece in @washingtonpost.com on the utility (or lack thereof) of continuous glucose monitoring for people without diabetes. It includes a preview of a chapter of my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social “Food Intelligence” coming Sept 23! wapo.st/3Ipznnm

Column | Continuous glucose monitors are not a silver bullet for public health

Continuous glucose monitors can’t single-handedly make you eat better or lose weight.

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to @saratalpos.bsky.social for this interview with me and @juliabelluz.bsky.social in @undark.org discussing several topics in our new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE that's finally out next week!

undark.org/2025/09/19/i...

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to @cspinet.org for interviewing me about my new book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social FOOD INTELLIGENCE that’s being published next week! www.cspi.org/article/food...

Food Intelligence: A new book on ultra-processed foods & more

What's the latest on ultra-processed foods, weight loss, and more? Former NIH researcher Kevin Hall talks about his new book on how food nourishes and harms us.

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Deborah Blum @deborahb.bsky.social · 18d

This is such an excellent, insightful, important book. Don’t miss it.

Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 19d

When many of my favorite health and food thinkers — @deborahb.bsky.social‬ @erictopol.bsky.social @marionnestle.bsky.social among them —praised Food Intelligence, I was stunned.

My book with @kevinh-phd.bsky.social is finally out next week!

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conscienhealth.bsky.social @conscienhealth.bsky.social · 17d

Will the new book from @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social increase our #FoodIntelligence? Only if we get it and digest it. Having given it a read, we recommend it.
conscienhealth.org/2025/09/get-...

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 19d

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 19d

When many of my favorite health and food thinkers — @deborahb.bsky.social‬ @erictopol.bsky.social @marionnestle.bsky.social among them —praised Food Intelligence, I was stunned.

My book with @kevinh-phd.bsky.social is finally out next week!

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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · Sep 2

It’s been a journey! I’m thrilled my book with @kevinh-phd.bsky.social is finally coming out this month! @barnesandnoble.com is offering 25% off pre-orders for FOOD INTELLIGENCE. Place your order at BN.com between now and Friday with code PREORDER25 #BNPreorder www.barnesandnoble.com/w/food-intel...

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