Fuel to Thrive

10 Nutrients Your Body Needs Daily

De: Tamsin Haleshenk

Narrado por: Suzi Tatford

In a world overflowing with dietary advice, miracle supplements, and ever-changing wellness trends, Fuel to Thrive brings us back to the fundamentals—ten essential nutrients that your body depends on every single day. Tamsin Haleshenk offers a science-backed, deeply practical guide to understanding what your body truly needs to operate at its best, not just survive, but thrive.

From the moment you wake to the second your head hits the pillow, your body is performing a symphony of biological processes—pumping blood, transmitting signals, repairing cells, and generating energy. These intricate systems don’t run on willpower alone. They run on nutrients. And not just any nutrients—essential ones, meaning your body can’t produce them (or enough of them) on its own. They must be sourced from what you eat and drink.

In this refreshingly clear and accessible guide, you’ll explore ten of the most critical nutrients the human body relies on daily:

• Protein – the building and repair powerhouse
• Carbohydrates – your brain and muscle’s preferred energy fuel
• Fats – especially essential fatty acids, for cell structure and vitamin absorption
• Vitamin A – key to vision, immunity, and skin health
• Vitamin C – a champion antioxidant and collagen booster
• Vitamin D – crucial for bones, immunity, and mood regulation
• Calcium – the structural mineral for bones and cellular signalling
• Iron – the oxygen transporter and energy catalyst
• Magnesium – the biochemical workhorse supporting muscles, nerves, and enzymes
• Water – the silent hero behind every single process in your body

But Fuel to Thrive goes beyond the usual lists and percentages. It explains not only what each nutrient does, but why it matters in real-life terms—how it affects your energy, your immunity, your mood, your skin, your sleep, your memory, and even your risk of disease.

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Clear, Concise, and Inspiring

Each chapter gave me “aha” moments. From understanding the role of magnesium in sleep to why fats aren’t the enemy, Fuel to Thrive truly elevated my understanding of health.

Vitamins and minerals demystified

The chapters dedicated to key vitamins and minerals were incredibly insightful and easy to follow. I loved the clear breakdown of Vitamin D's role in mood regulation and how Magnesium acts as the biochemical workhorse for muscles and nerves. The author’s emphasis on the difference between essential nutrients and others is a huge takeaway.

Back to the nutritional basics

This audiobook is a highly refreshing return to the fundamentals amidst all the diet fads. What I liked most was how Tamsin Haleshenk simplifies the roles of the ten essential nutrients like Protein and Carbohydrates, explaining why our bodies truly need them to thrive, not just survive. I would recommend this to anyone feeling overwhelmed by wellness trends and looking for a clear, science-backed guide to foundational health.

Insightful Without Being Overwhelming

Many health books go too deep too fast. This one keeps it simple without dumbing things down. Each chapter builds a full picture of what it means to truly nourish your body.

Science-Based and Easy to Digest

What I love most is how accessible the science is. No fluff, just clear explanations on essential nutrients. It helped me reframe my entire approach to food. Great for anyone tired of diet fads and gimmicks.

Back to basics nutrition

This audiobook cuts through all the dietary noise and focuses on the ten most critical nutrients. The explanations of what each nutrient—from Protein to Magnesium—does in real life was incredibly practical. It's a science-backed, refreshingly clear guide for anyone who wants to truly understand the fuel their body needs.

No More Guesswork

I used to blindly take supplements. Now, thanks to this book, I know what my body needs and where to get those nutrients naturally. It’s all backed by science, not marketing hype.

Essential nutrients explained

The focus on the ten most critical nutrients is perfect for a deep-but-not-overwhelming dive. What I liked most was the detailed, yet accessible, breakdown of key players like Vitamin D for bones, immunity, and mood regulation and Magnesium, the biochemical workhorse. The guide is refreshingly clear and accessible, avoiding jargon. I recommend this to beginners in nutrition or those who want a solid, foundational understanding of the essential building blocks of a healthy diet.

Empowering and Practical

Tamsin doesn’t just tell you what nutrients are important—she explains exactly why and how to get them. I feel so much more confident making food choices that support my body and mind.

The body's symphony explained

I loved the metaphor of the body performing a symphony of biological processes that run on these nutrients. The guide is incredibly accessible, explaining complex roles like Vitamin A for immunity and Fats for cell structure. It moved me from just surviving to truly understanding how to thrive. A superb guide to foundational wellness.