Why people recommend it
Escape the Diet Trap by Dr. John Briffa is a health and wellness book that critically examines conventional dieting dogma and advocates for a sustainable, low-carbohydrate approach to nutrition and metabolic health. Dr. David Unwin referenced this publication during his appearance on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett in May 2026. Speaking with host Steven Bartlett, Dr. Unwin recounted the serendipitous moment his wife Jen discovered the book while browsing a supermarket and noticed a discounted copy on the shelves. He explained that purchasing and reading this specific volume served as a pivotal turning point for them, introducing them to the low-carbohydrate paradigm that eventually transformed both their personal lives and his medical practice. Dr. Unwin's anecdote highlighted how a chance encounter with discounted literature can lead to profound professional and lifestyle changes, setting the stage for his later advocacy in nutritional medicine and metabolic disease reversal.
Who recommended it
- Dr. David Unwin Recommended
Dr. David Unwin — 1 mention
“So it just so happened that she was in a supermarket and she saw some a discounted diet book. That one. That's the book. Escape the diet trap by Dr. John Briffa.”