Want to make mouth-watering meals that are kind to your wellbeing or waistline? Try these buys…
A good cookbook should provide inspiring recipes and easy-to-follow instructions. But a healthy one needs to go a step further and offer nutritious dishes that are as exciting and tempting as treat meals. That isn’t a problem for these highly rated tomes – whether you want to increase your five-a-day, try a plant-based diet or lose weight, these gastronomic guides can help.
EAT BETTER FOREVER: 7 WAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR DIET
by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall What to expect: A well-researched book from the River Cottage founder that encourages healthy eating with flavourful recipes.
What we like: In this thought-provoking book, Hugh shows us how to ‘go whole’, be kind to our guts, reduce refined carbs and love ‘good’ fats, with some mindful eating advice thrown in for good measure. (RRP £26, Bloomsbury)
by Pippa Middlehurst What to expect: Versatile bowl-based dishes and great advice on flavour.
Why we love it: From the author of the equally good Dumplings and Noodles, this beautifully photographed cookbook is brimming with hearty yet nourishing cook-from-scratch recipes. There are step-by-step instructions for beginners and complex flavour combos for the adventurous. The miso chicken clay pot rice is a must-try. (RRP £16.99, Quadrille)
THE WORLD’S FITTEST COOKBOOK
by Ross Edgley What to expect: Nutrient-dense recipes for fitness fans.
Why we love it: Award-winning adventurer Ross Edgley’s cookbook is packed with an array of tried and tested meals, snacks and even desserts created to provide energy and optimise performance without compromising on flavour. (RRP £20, HarperCollins)
FEEL GOOD FOOD
by Joe Wicks What to expect: These family and budget-friendly recipes aim to boost health and mood.
What we like: The latest offering from the Body Coach contains more than 100 recipes to suit a range of appetites and requirements, plus a list of feel-good foods that will enable you to stay well in body and mind. (RRP £20, HQ)
THE MEAL PREP KING: PREP YOURSELF SLIM
by John Clark What to expect: The secret to stress-free cooking and a slimmer figure (spoiler alert – it’s prep).
What we like: There are many appetising recipes in John Clark’s latest book – and all under 500 calories. What’s more, they can be cooked in advance, which makes mealtimes a simpler affair. And because you’ve done the work, you’re less likely to reach for junky quick fixes. (RRP £20, Michael Joseph)
PINCH OF NOM QUICK & EASY
by Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone What to expect: A
