Dr Kris Verburgh is a leading medical doctor and scientist in the field of biogerontology (the science of the ageing process).He wrote his first science book at the age of 16, and now aged 27 he is one of the youngest and most prolific science writers in the world. He is the medical director of HEALES (the Healthy Life Extension Society), a non-profit organisation advocating research into healthy ageing, and a speaker for several leading international speaker bureaus.The Food Hourglass is a phenomenal international bestseller and has firmly established Dr Kris Verbugh at the forefront of ageing research.
'In this smoothly written book the author critically reveals the link between our genetic determined ageing process and our way of eating. Highly recommended for everyone who intends to eat healthier, and because of the emphasis on prevention, especially for your policy makers.' Herman Becq, MD, endocrinologist
'The food hourglass is simply a brilliant idea.' Emmy Van Kerkhove, professor of medical physiology
'Nutrition is an important factor not only in the prevention, but also in 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 provides more depth on nutritional issues in general and in the West. In plain language he brings clarity to the strongly hyped and mediatised topic called nutrition.' Hans Decoster, MD, cardiologist
'Healthy food is our best medicine, as this book shows. If the recommendations of the author are followed, our health care will be more fun and cheaper. Highly recommended!' Adjiedj Bakas, Trendwatcher of the Year and author of The Future of Health
'Governments and public health institutions worrying about trends like a global ageing population and skyrocketing health care 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
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