17 Best Nutrition Books
We analyzed 6+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 17 best nutrition books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Nutrition books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best nutrition books" and study the top 6+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
17 Best Nutrition Books
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The China Study
The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health
Also recommended by
3 people
James Cameron recommended this bookJames Cameron
"The publisher of [this book], probably noticed a big uptick in sales about the year that we decided to send all our friends [a copy]." - James Cameron
James Cameron's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book 
Suzy Amis Cameron recommended this bookSuzy Amis Cameron
Suzy Amis Cameron sent this book to all her friends.
Suzy Amis Cameron's recommendation of this book
How Not to Die
Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
Also recommended by
1 person
Amy Tan recommended this bookAmy Tan
"Love [this author's] books. He backs everything with science." - Amy Tan
Amy Tan's recommendation of this book
Food Rules
An Eater's Manual
Why We Get Fat
And What to Do About It
Also recommended by
2 people
Gretchen Rubin recommended this bookGretchen Rubin
"I was persuaded to adopt a low-carb approach to eating when I read [this book]." - Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin's recommendation of this book 
Bill Gurley recommended this bookBill Gurley
"A toned down, more reader friendly, less technical version of [the author's] 2008 New York Times best seller." - Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley's recommendation of this book
Food
What the Heck Should I Eat?
Also recommended by
1 person
Alton Brown recommended this bookAlton Brown
"A very interesting read." - Alton Brown
Alton Brown's recommendation of this book
Grain Brain
The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
Also recommended by
1 person
Neal Boortz recommended this bookNeal Boortz
"Could be one of the most important books you ever read." - Neal Boortz
Neal Boortz's recommendation of this book
The Omnivore's Dilemma
A Natural History of Four Meals
Also recommended by
1 person
Nick Offerman recommended this bookNick Offerman
"All of his books are excellent." - Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman's recommendation of this book
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
Healing With Whole Foods
Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition
Intuitive Eating
A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach
Mindless Eating
Why We Eat More Than We Think
Also recommended by
2 people
Ramit Sethi recommended this bookRamit Sethi
"A book about food, but it is actually about psychology." - Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi's recommendation of this book 
Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
"Great hacks on ways to reduce calories instead of just trying new diet fads." - Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book
Deep Nutrition
Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
Also recommended by
1 person
Preston Pysh recommended this bookPreston Pysh
"A great starting point." - Preston Pysh
Preston Pysh's recommendation of this book
In Defense of Food
An Eater's Manifesto
Also recommended by
1 person
Richard Branson recommended this bookRichard Branson
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
Richard Branson's recommendation of this book
Salt Sugar Fat
How the Food Giants Hooked Us
Also recommended by
1 person
Scott Adams recommended this bookScott Adams
"I have cravings for chocolate until I stay away from it long enough to realize it wasn't my free will making me eat it, just a chemically induced addiction." - Scott Adams
Scott Adams's recommendation of this book
The Blue Zones Solution
Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People
Vitamania
How Vitamins Revolutionized the Way We Think About Food
Wheat Belly
Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health
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Bookclubbest books on nutrition
nerdycreator.com
- 2
Best nutrition books
smarterbraininsider.com
- 3
Best nutrition books
pennbookcenter.com
- 4
The 30 Best Nutrition Books (to Read in 2023) | UpJourney
upjourney.com
- 5
Best Culinary Nutrition Books
culinarynutrition.com
- 6
5 Books About Food That Everyone Should Read - Outside Online
outsideonline.com
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