Better Not Burn Your Toast: The Science of Food and Health

Joe Schwarcz
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Better Not Burn Your Toast: The Science of Food and Health

Joe Schwarcz
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"I loved this book. As with his previous books, the snippets are well written and in a conversational tone, with Dr. Schwarcz showing a good sense of humor. The topics are fascinating and clearly explain the science around the foods we eat. There are so many studies in the news saying this food is great for health or that food is terrible for health, that it is easy to become overwhelmed. But Dr. Schwarcz explains these studies, their strengths and weaknesses, and what they really show. Sometimes the upshot isn’t clearcut and Dr. Schwarcz discusses this too. I love the snippet format, that makes the book easy to pick up and read whenever some time pops up, although quite frankly I loved the book so much I just read it straight through. Although very sciency, Schwarcz explains everything very clearly and does not use jargon. Overall, this book is well worth reading. Thank you to ECW Press for the advance reader copy."

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  • Published date: Nov 04, 2025
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 240
  • Publisher: ECW Press
  • ISBN: 9781770417915
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W x 0.55" L x 8.25" H
“Dr. Schwarcz presents all the information he covers in a very straightforward manner that makes it easy for those of us who don't have a medical degree to follow along and understand … He writes with a bit of whimsy and humor that helps even the driest and most serious subjects have a fun vibe to learn about.” — The Newest Rant

Joe Schwarcz holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and is the director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, which aims to separate sense from nonsense. He is the recipient of numerous awards for teaching chemistry and interpreting science for the public. Dr. Joe has hosted a radio show on science for 43 years, appeared hundreds of times on television, writes The Right Chemistry column for the Montreal Gazette, and is the author of 19 bestsellers. He lives in Montreal, QC.

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