So much to both learn - and unlearn. There is compelling evidence that we can, should and must change the way we eat.
- Scott Jurek's book is the one that tipped Jue's hubby into a whole food plant-based diet (with fantastic results).
- The China Study is 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 is a top-selling book that discusses what to do to prevent the top 15 causes of death and gives a Daily Dozen guide - a list of the dozen foods we should try to eat every day for optimal health.
BECOMING VEGAN
Brenda Davis
Internationally acclaimed dieticians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina 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.
THE BLUE ZONES SOLUTION
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.
CELLULAR AWAKENING
Barbara Wren
Cutting edge science and ancient wisdom here showing that whatever illness you may have, you have the potential to heal. One of our Contributors studied with Barbara for 3 years; 'The only person I've known that can make connections in the body that no-one else would even think of. Only person that could help my daughter'.
THE CHINA STUDY
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.
EAT AND RUN
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.
EAT BETTER FOREVER
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.
EAT FOR LIFE
Dr Joel Fuhrman
NYT bestselling author Joel Fuhrman, M.D. 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.
EAT TO BEAT DISEASE
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.
EATING PLANT-BASED
Dr Shireen and Dr Zahra Kassam
Q&A format, in which two 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.
FATS THAT HEAL FATS THAT KILL
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.
THE FOOD BABE WAY
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?
FOOD RULES
Michael Pollan
Michael is an American author, journalist, activist, and professor of journalism at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
FOOD FOR LIFE
Tim Spector
'From environmental impact and food fraud to allergies and deceptive labelling, 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.
FOOD POLITICS
Marion Nestlé
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, this book helps us understand more clearly than ever.
FOOD WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I EAT?
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.
GET YOUR FATS STRAIGHT
Sarah Pope
Sarah exposes the low-fat movement and the devastating health effects it is having on people in our society today.
GLUCOSE REVOLUTION
Jessie Inchauspé
Most of us have too much glucose. The symptoms? Cravings, fatigue, infertility, acne, wrinkles...Over time, the development of conditions like T2 diabetes, cancer and dementia. Drawing on science and her own research, biochemist Jessie offers 10 food and lifestyle hacks to help you reverse your symptoms without going on a diet or giving up foods you love.
GRAIN BRAIN
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.
HOW NOT TO DIE
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.
HOW TO EAT
Mark Bittman
'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.
INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
Joshua Rosenthal
Loaded with valuable insights into nutritional theories, simple ways to nurture your body and holistic approaches to maximise health.
NOURISH
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.
THE OPTIMUM NUTRITION BIBLE
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.
THE PLANT-BASED POWER PLAN
TJ 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. Lots for us to learn too.
THE PLANT BASED SOLUTION
Joel K 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.
THE PLANT POWER DOCTOR
Dr Gemma Newman
This British family doctor shares the effect plant-powered eating has had. She explains the science that shows why plant-power works and how you can use it.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PLANTS
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.
THE RAINBOW DIET
Chris Woollams
The theory on diet that research turned into fact – for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s and even a longer life.
SUPER IMMUNITY
Joel Fuhrman
Scientific evidence showing how diet can supercharge the immune system, making you more resistant to colds, influenza and infections.
THE WISDOM AND HEALING POWER OF WHOLE FOODS
Patrick Quillin
Dr. Quillin brings case studies and his experience of learning and teaching the subject of nutrition.
THIS IS YOUR BRIAN ON FOOD
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.
YOUR BODY IN BALANCE
Neal Barnard
Neal Barnard, MD, a leading authority on nutrition and health, offers insight into how dietary changes can alleviate years of stress, pain, and illness.