For your convenience, I’m sharing links to some of my favourite cookbooks and nutrition books. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Alternatively, to purchase them, you can go to Amazon directly. Or, pop into your local store.
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Sugar is sweet. Life without it can be even sweeter. Imagine a sugar-free life―better health, better mood, and more. By kicking your sugar addiction and eliminating it from your diet with The Easy Sugar Detox Cookbook, living as your best, healthy self becomes a reality. Welcome to your new life―it’s going to be sweeter than ever.
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In her debut cookbook, Laura focuses on simple recipes that anyone can achieve—whether they have just a little time to spend in the kitchen or want to create an impressive feast. Here are 110 all-new recipes for quick-fix suppers, such as Tortellini with Pink Parmesan Sauce and One-Pan Chicken with Potatoes, Wine, and Olives.
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In Time to Eat, Nadiya teaches you to make recipes from her hit Netflix show, including Peanut Butter & Jelly Traybake, Instant Noodles, Egg Rolls, and zesty Marmalade Haddock. She shares her tricks for making meal prep as simple as possible. Time to Eat solves mealtime on weeknights and busy days with quick and easy recipes that the whole family will love.
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From her Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich for lunch, to Moroccan Lamb Stew for dinner, to the stunning Summer Berry Galette to satisfy your sweet tooth, there is something for every taste. In addition, there are recipe basics for making your own mayo, yogurt, salad dressings, tahini, and more, which prove that healthy eating doesn't have to break the bank.
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After reviewing countless studies and analyzing the eating habits of people around the world living the longest, healthiest lives, Joy uses the most nutritious ingredients to whip up super creative, crave-worthy food. The 150 recipes include everything from Buffalo wings to deep-dish pan pizza to salted caramel milkshakes to loaded nachos...and so much more.
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Want healthy recipes that actually taste great? DONE! With plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, plus good ol’ fashion comfort foods with a healthy twist and splurge-worthy treats, YUM & YUMMER is packed with “ridiculously tasty recipes that’ll blow your mind, but not your diet!” + how-to videos for EVERY recipe. It makes healthy eating delicious and fun for everyone!
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Cheeky registered dietitian, food lover, and YouTube star Abbey Sharp is often described as "Nigella Lawson in a lab coat." In her debut cookbook she shares fun, satisfying, and unbelievably healthy recipes that will ignite your love affair with food. Abbey shows us how she eats: healthy and nourishing meals that are packed with flavour.
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The Easy 5-Ingredient Pescatarian Cookbook is a collection of 75 delicious recipes that only require about 5 main ingredients, meaning you can prepare them inexpensively and in a flash. “Pescatarian” describes a diet based on fish, along with other nutritional powerhouses like vegetables and grains, especially healthy for your heart.
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Filled with simple, satisfying recipes, The Low-Cholesterol Cookbook for Two will make it easy to lower your cholesterol and improve your heart health―with a unique benefit. This low cholesterol cookbook for two perfectly portions servings so you won’t have to deal with endless leftovers, waste time and ingredients, or recalculate measurements and serving sizes.
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Especially for home cooks who are pressed for time or just starting out, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple is your go-to for hassle-free meals that never sacrifice taste. We all want to make and serve our loved ones beautiful food—but we shouldn’t have to work so hard to do it. With Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, Tieghan Gerard has solved that problem.
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Nutritionist Karlene Karst has created the busy woman’s guide to healthy eating! It reveals her journey toward healthier living through nutrient-packed, never-complicated menus that simply refuse to skimp on flavour. Karlene shares all her tricks and tips, from how to shop and stock a pantry, to step-by-step instructions for planning and cooking.
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It's 2 p.m. - do you know what you're making for dinner? That's the struggle most of us face every day, and the more complicated life gets, the more stressful the simple act of deciding what to feed your family can feel. But if you love food and eating well, you're more than up for the challenge! And Claire Tansey's latest book is here to make it easy, fast, delicious and fun.
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Beloved for his innovative recipes that incorporate flavour-packed Middle Eastern ingredients, Ottolenghi presents a collection of delicious, pared-down dishes in a way that's accessible for home cooks and weeknight dinners. Recipes are organized by type of dish (brunch dishes, soups, vegetables, grains and legumes, pasta, fish, meat, and desserts).
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Favorites for brunches, dinners, and special occasions--along with some of Mary’s famous baked goods and desserts. Mouthwateringly-good recipes for dishes like Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake with Apple Cinnamon Syrup; Ricotta, Roasted Grapes and Hazelnut Tartines; Flank Steak with Horseradish Cream; and Slablova (aka Pavlova for a Crowd).
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Magnolia Table, Volume 2 is filled with 145 new recipes from her own home that Joanna Gaines shares with husband, Chip and their five kids, and from the couple’s restaurant, Magnolia Table; Silos Baking Co; and new coffee shop, Magnolia Press. From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Magnolia Table, Volume 2 gives readers abundant reasons to gather together.
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Over 100 heart-warming recipes from breakfasts, soups, salads, veggies, sides, and mains to snacks, appetizers, drinks, and desserts for everyday meals, along with celebration menus and ideas for casual gatherings with family and friends. Gorgeously designed with full-colour photography throughout, the recipes also incorporate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
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An unexpected weeknight meal with a neighbor or a weekend dinner party with fifteen of your closest friends. Either way, having people over is supposed to be fun. This collection of easy-to-execute recipes for vegetables + versatile grains pays lots of close attention to crunchy, salty snacks, and with love for all the meats. Perfect for gatherings big and small.
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Approachable ways to incorporate plants into your meals, along with how to dial up your pantry, and tricks for coaxing the best out of simple foods like beans, grains, and vegetables. Plant-based cooking doesn’t have to be expensive, time-consuming, or restrictive. Plant Magic shows you just how delicious plant-based food can be.
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Anna’s simple yet flavourful recipes have short ingredients lists and streamlined preparations. Kids will love Peanut Butter Banana Waffles and Mac and Cheesy with Broccoli (to name only a few!), while adults and parents will appreciate fuss-free takes on classics, such as Corn Soup with Sneaky Red Lentils, Lighter Kale Pesto Pasta, and Crispy Sweet and Sticky Tofu.
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You’ll discover how to fuel gut health with anti-inflammatory plant-based foods and lifestyle strategies—from movement to managing stress—for a truly holistic approach to health and wellness. All the recipes are packed with flavour and delicious to eat, even if you don’t have tummy troubles, and are ideal for a healthy plant-forward lifestyle.
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Revolutionize your approach to a healthy diet with the power of plant-based foods and follow one simple rule--eat more plants. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or meat-eater, we can all benefit from eating more plants for vibrant living. Eat More Plants shows you how to transform your diet with powerful anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense plants.
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Considered the authoritative reference on how to adopt a plant-based diet. Internationally acclaimed vegan dietitians Brenda Davis + Vesanto Melina specifically designed this fully referenced, comprehensive edition to meet the needs of health professionals, academic librarians, and curriculum developers as well as lay readers with a deep interest in nutrition.
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Food justice activist, Bryant Terry breaks down the fundamentals of plant-based cooking, showing you how to make delicious meals from popular vegetables, grains, and legumes. Recipes like Dirty Cauliflower, Barbecued Carrots with Slow-Cooked White Beans, Millet Roux Mushroom Gumbo, and Citrus & Garlic-Herb-Braised Fennel.
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This beautiful cookbook is packed with amazingly simple and delicious plant-based recipes that will keep you glowing from the inside out every day. Angela shares wildly delicious recipes that are perfect for busy lifestyles, promising to make plant-based eating convenient every day of the week—including holidays and special occasions!
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Famous for her flavourful, creative, and whole foods approach to plant-based cooking, Angela's recipes are beloved by all, whether you are vegan, plant-based curious, or simply looking to add more energizing ingredients to your meals. Recipes, tips, and tricks for creating super tasty, always nourishing dinners that will have the whole family glowing from the inside out.
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Flavorful vegetarian versions of America's favorite one-dish meals: ramen, pho, bibimbap, dumplings, and burrito bowls. A restorative bowl of vegetarian ramen sent Lukas Volger on a quest to capture the full flavor of all the one-bowl meals that are the rage today—but in vegetarian form. With the bowl as organizer, the possibilities are nearly endless.
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A Stanford University expert shares his breakthrough method for building habits quickly and easily. Increase productivity by tapping into positive emotions to create a happier + healthier life. Dr. Fogg’s new and extremely practical method picks up where Atomic Habits left off. Dr. Fogg is here to change your life—and revolutionize how we think about human behavior.
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A journey into the highly secretive world of the processed food giants, and the story of how they have deployed these three essential ingredients, over the past five decades, to dominate the North American diet. This book demonstrates how the makers of these foods have chosen, time and again, to double down on their efforts to increase consumption and profits.
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Moss explores the science of addiction and uncovers what the scientific and medical communities--as well as food manufacturers--already know, which is that food can, in some cases, be even more addictive than alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs. What if some of our decisions about eating are beyond our control? Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Salt Sugar Fat.
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We rely on willpower to create change in our lives...but what if we're thinking about it all wrong? In Willpower Doesn't Work, Benjamin Hardy explains that willpower is nothing more than a dangerous fad-one that is bound to lead to failure. Instead of "white-knuckling" your way to change, you need to instead alter your surroundings to support your goals. This book shows you how.
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No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Be inspired and entertained with true stories.
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