So much to both learn – and unlearn within the pages below. There is compelling evidence that we can, should and must change the way we eat
Where to Begin?
The China Study
This one’s at home, heavily underlined. It’s my second copy; the first I gave to a Cambridge University medical student, who’s had one morning studying nutrition so far – he’s in his final year…
How Not To Die
This top-selling book discusses what to do to prevent the top 15 causes of death and gives a Daily Dozen guide – the dozen foods we should try to eat every day for optimal health.
What’s New?
Deep Nutrition
‘Cuts through today’s culture of conflicting nutritional ideologies, showing how the habits of our ancestors can help us lead longer, healthier, more vital lives.’ Great book.
Nutrition Brought to Life
‘I was really delighted to come across Nutrition Brought to Life by Kirsten Chick, which is clearly tuned in to the latest scientific evidence on diet, and also feels inspiring, compassionate and achievable for the reader. It’s a book that I’m sure would be really helpful for a lot of people.’
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Unprocessed
‘Nutrition has more influence on what we feel, who we become and how we behave than we could ever have imagined.’ Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist. This matters.
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Dr Neal Barnard
Dr Barnard, a leading authority on nutrition and health, offers insight into how dietary changes can alleviate years of stress, pain, and illness.
Mark Bittman/ David L Katz
‘What is the ‘best’ diet? Do calories matter? And when it comes to protein, fat, and carbs, which ones are good and which are bad?’ Straight-talking, sensible advice.
Dan Buettner
How to transform your health using smart eating and lifestyle habits gleaned from research on the diets, eating habits, and lifestyle practices of the Blue Zones—those places with the world’s longest-lived, and thus healthiest, people.
Kirstin Chick
Cuts through the confusion, and brings the science and research to life. Each chapter provides opportunities to reflect, explore new ways of eating and thinking about food, and try new recipes. Rather than imposing strict rules that may only work for a few people, it helps you to find your way.
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T Colin Campbell
I dip back into this ‘goldmine’ of information regularly. It presents extensive scientific evidence that diet and nutrition can prevent and even reverse a wide range of chronic diseases.
Brenda Davis
Most parents agree that a nutritious diet is important for children, but most feel that their children are not eating one. Not surprising, given the demands of busy families and confusing research about what diet is really best for health.
Udo Erasmus
Udo argues that proper use of fats can even reverse cancer, diabetes, PMS, asthma, addictions, and more. This book takes an in-depth look at the oil industry and the politics of health.
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall
Hugh returns us to real foods. From sorting good carbs from bad, learning not to fear fat, and looking after our gut, to renegotiating the foods we call ‘drinks’ and being mindful of when to eat…and when to take a pause… Your guide to a better way of eating.
Dr Joel Fuhrman
NYT bestselling author Dr Joel Fuhrman will tell you that doctors and medications cannot grant you excellent health or protection from disease. The most effective health-care is proper self-care and that starts with changing the way we eat.
Dr Michael Greger
In addition to showing what to eat to help prevent the top 15 causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen—a checklist of the foods we should try to consume every day.
Simon Hill
Simon shows how a plant-based diet might reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes, T2 diabetes, cancer and dementia. He gives actionable advice and shows how it benefits our planet too.
Patrick Holford
Optimum nutrition means giving yourself the best possible intake of nutrients to allow your body to be as healthy as it possibly can.
Dr Mark Hyman
Dr Hyman breaks through the diet wars, sharing what the science really says on everything from meat and dairy to grains, legumes, seafood, and more, and explains how we can eat to truly thrive.
Vani Hari
Tired of the food industry hijacking your taste buds. Wanting to take matters into your own hands and become your own food investigator, nutritionist and food activist?
Scott Jurek
Scott Jurek is an elite athlete and a vegan who inspires runners at every level. Scott’s story shows the power of an iron will and the importance of thinking of our food as our fuel.
Dr Joel Kahn
Preventing and reversing heart disease, adult diabetes, obesity, gut health, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, and even low sex drive? All these conditions can be improved with a plant-based diet. Dr Kahn has the evidence to prove it.
Drs Shireen & Zahra Kassam
Q&A format, in which 2 medical doctors answer many questions people have when transitioning to a plant-based diet. How do you get enough protein? Is it safe for children? Is soya problematic for hormones? Full of scientific research this book is also a go-to guide for health professionals who are increasingly meeting patients who have chosen a plant-based diet.
Dr William Li
Eat your way to better health with this NYT bestseller on food’s ability to help the body heal itself from cancer, dementia, and dozens of other avoidable diseases.
Dr Uma Naidoo
Here’s the science explaining how food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.
Marion Nestle
Food Politics will forever change the way we respond to food industry marketing practices. By explaining how much the food industry influences government nutrition policies and how cleverly it links its interests to those of nutrition experts.
Dr Gemma Newman
Dr Newman shares the effect plant-powered eating has had for her. She explains the science that shows why plant-power works and how you can use it.
Dr David Perlmutter
NYT bestseller about the devastating effects of gluten, sugar, and carbs on the brain and body — updated with the latest nutritional and neurological science.
Michael Pollan
Professor Pollan is an American author, journalist, activist, and professor of journalism at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
Sarah Pope
Sarah exposes the low-fat movement and the devastating health effects it is having on people in our society today.
Patrick Quillin
Dr Quillin brings case studies and his experience of learning and teaching the subject of nutrition.
Joshua Rosenthal
Loaded with valuable insights into nutritional theories, simple ways to nurture your body and holistic approaches to maximise health.
Tim Spector
From environmental impact and food fraud to allergies and deceptive labelling, Professor Spector shows us the many wondrous and surprising properties of everyday foods, which scientists are only just beginning to understand.’ Tim Spector OBE is in the top 1% most cited scientists on the planet.
Dr Cate Shanahan
‘How all calories are not created equal; food is information that directs our cellular growth. Our family history does not determine our destiny: what you eat and how you live can alter your DNA in ways that affect your health and the health of your future children.’ Back to Basics – and why.
Kimberley Wilson
‘Nutrition has more influence on what we feel, who we become and how we behave than we could ever have imagined.’ Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist. This matters. A lot.
Chris van Tulleken
Prof Tulleken’s research focuses on how corporations affect human health especially in the context of child nutrition and he works with UNICEF and The WHO on this area.
T J Waterfall
TJ is a sports nutritionist specialising in plant-based nutrition. He works with elite vegan athletes to help them thrive and out-perform their competition.
Chris Woollams
The theory on diet that research turned into fact – for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s and even a longer life.