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Every book Marco Canora recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Tim Ferriss Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Marco Canora appeared on The Tim Ferriss Show to discuss the art of food, eating, nutrition, and everyday life. During the conversation, Canora recommended and discussed several books that influenced his perspective on health and communication. He brought up Metabolical by Robert H. Lustig, utilizing it to address important topics surrounding food processing and the nature of modern ingredients, specifically noting the idea that the core issue lies not merely in what is inside our food, but rather in what has been done to the food itself. Furthermore, Canora recommended This Is Water by David Foster Wallace, noting that it is a book he frequently gives away as a holiday gift to members of his team because of its brevity and what he considers to be a perfectly crafted message. Through these recommendations, Canora emphasized mindful consumption, thoughtful ingredients, and meaningful communication both in the kitchen and in professional relationships.

Books recommended by Marco Canora

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  1. Metabolical

    Robert H. Lustig · Recommended · 1 episode

    Metabolical by Robert H.

    Recommended
    “this book metabolical and a quote which it's not what's in the food it's what's been done into the food”
    Where to get it
  2. This Is Water

    David Foster Wallace · Recommended · 1 episode

    This Is Water by David Foster Wallace is a famous commencement speech delivered at Kenyon College in 2005 that was later published as a short book, offering philosophical reflections on awareness, empathy, and the meaning of daily life.

    Recommended
    “this is Water by David Foster Wallace is one I commonly give because it's just it's so short and and the message is so perfect in my opinion”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#545: Marco Canora — The Art of Food, Eating, Nutrition, and LifeThe Tim Ferriss Show2021-11-102