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Published by ECW Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
In a world of misinformation and noise, Dr. Joe is a reliable source of authentic, evidence-based health science to teach you everything you didn’t know you needed to know! If you have an appetite for digestible science, you will find plenty of tasty morsels here.
Discover why some people see red over red food dyes, why Sherlock Holmes was interested in jellyfish, why King George III was plagued with purple urine, and why phrenology is a pseudoscience. You will learn about the links between the Pope, Lionel Messi, and yerba mate, Harry Potter and the mandrake root, and how Bicycle Day came to commemorate the first use of LSD. Have you ever wondered whether negative ions have positive effects, if memory supplements work, if performance-enhancing supplements really enhance performance, or if taurine in Red Bull is a lot of bull? Look no further. Are you confused about ultraprocessed foods, free radicals, calcium propionate in your daily bread, endocrine disruptors, preservatives, rejuvenation, aspartame, Ozempic, OxyContin, or whether you can eat to beat disease? You’ve come to the right place.
You will also find out why Woody Allen’s “orgasmatron” in Sleeper was a parody of an actual device created by Wilhelm Reich, how time-restricted eating works, why kimchi traveled to outer space, and where not to stick a magnesium rod. Then, of course, you will also discover why you should not burn your toast!
Discover why some people see red over red food dyes, why Sherlock Holmes was interested in jellyfish, why King George III was plagued with purple urine, and why phrenology is a pseudoscience. You will learn about the links between the Pope, Lionel Messi, and yerba mate, Harry Potter and the mandrake root, and how Bicycle Day came to commemorate the first use of LSD. Have you ever wondered whether negative ions have positive effects, if memory supplements work, if performance-enhancing supplements really enhance performance, or if taurine in Red Bull is a lot of bull? Look no further. Are you confused about ultraprocessed foods, free radicals, calcium propionate in your daily bread, endocrine disruptors, preservatives, rejuvenation, aspartame, Ozempic, OxyContin, or whether you can eat to beat disease? You’ve come to the right place.
You will also find out why Woody Allen’s “orgasmatron” in Sleeper was a parody of an actual device created by Wilhelm Reich, how time-restricted eating works, why kimchi traveled to outer space, and where not to stick a magnesium rod. Then, of course, you will also discover why you should not burn your toast!
Product Details
- Publisher: ECW Press (December 16, 2025)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781770417915
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“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
“Interesting, informative, and entertainingly written, Better Not Burn Your Toast takes the form of a wide-ranging science-based inquiry, and the inclusion of historical background should appeal to those with curious minds. Readers who want to learn more about the health effects of the foods we eat, the methods we use to prepare them, and the medicines we use should enjoy this book.” — The Seaboard Review
“By the time you come to the final page, you will have a clearer understanding of everything from enzymes to Ozempic, and their effect on your health.” — Shelf Life Reviews
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