Pulses are incredibly economical as well as healthy and, increasingly, people are looking for new sources of protein as meat eating wanes (for both environmental and economical reasons). This is a truly modern look at preparing under-exploited protein-packed pulse ingredients. Including an illustrated guide to pulses, this exhaustive volume also covers all you need to know to buy, prepare, cook and store your superfoods. Chapters include: The Power of the Pulse, The Recipes and Check Your Pulse. Try canellini, parmesan and basil frittelle or perhaps celeriac and Puy lentil remoulade before tucking into Adzuki bean ice cream with crystallized ginger. Divided into nibbles & dips, small bites, soups & salads, big dishes and sweet treats, Jenny Chandler has collected a mouthwatering range of recipes that are truly international in flavour and will provide plenty of tips for everyday catering. With modern, crisp photography and an elegant design this is a book to update every foodie's bookshelf and will be a go-to book for years to come. Other titles in this series include: Super Root Spices and Super Grains, Nuts & Seeds.

'One of the most influential doctors in the country' Chris Evans

It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life. For good.

Feel Better in 5 is the first daily 5-minute plan that is easy to maintain, easy-to-follow and requires only the smallest amount of willpower.

Top tips include:

· A strength workout that you can do anywhere
· Gut-boosting snacks you can eat on the go
· Yoga moves to relax and stay supple
· Breathing exercises to calm the mind

Drawing on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's twenty years of experience and real-life case studies from his GP practice, Feel Better in 5 is your daily plan for a happier, healthier you at no extra cost.

Discover how easy it is to harness the natural goodness of plants with over 50 homemade beauty recipes that can help you feel better, look better and have a healthy year! Most of us use lipbalms, body scrubs and cosmetics every day, but these can be full of chemicals and harmful to your skin and health. This book teaches you how to confidently make your own homemade remedies and natural beauty products using plants and herbs that are readily available, and often free, such as nettles, dandelions, herbs and hawthorn berries. Our gardens and hedgerows contain much of what we need to keep mild ailments at bay and it's fun giving it a go - instead of weeding the dandelions in your lawn, pick them and use them! Or plant marigolds, not just for their cheerful colour, but to make wonderful skin oils. With a helpful 'Season by Season' layout, you will know at a glance what to gather and when to gather it. Inside, you'll find homemade beauty recipes, including camomile bath soak, chocolate lip gloss, lavender bath bombs, mint lip balm, and more! Plus, plenty of healthy recipes for homemade remedies, from treatments for colds and overindulgence, to witch hazel spot gel, burn salves, skin-toning ointments, and even hay fever relief. This book is a source book for mind, body and soul, as well as a testament to the natural power and beauty of herbs. Get out there, keep your eyes open and discover the many widely available plants that you can use for your health - with the added bonus that they're not costing you anything. With Treat Yourself Natural you will feel empowered to explore the wonderful world of making healthy remedies and homemade beauty products, either for yourself or as gifts for your friends and family; after all, there is nothing nicer than a lovingly made present. "This book is full of brilliant ideas for things to make for yourself, or as wonderful gifts. Year in year out this will be an invaluable resource for a rainy day or a country walk, written by someone who really knows what she is talking about as well as living the same busy life as you and I." From the foreword, by Kirstie Allsopp

70 delicious recipes to clear through the nutribabble and let you enjoy food again, with no rules, no restrictions and absolutely no BS.

'It's great to have more qualified nutritional professionals speak out against the wellness fads' Renee McGregor, author of Orthorexia. Fed up with bloggers with no qualifications telling you what to eat? Had enough of all the detoxes and diet? Confused about all the conflicting nutrition messages in the media? Then this book is for you. Time to clear through the nutribabble, and enjoy food again with this collection of 70 delicious recipes for a truly healthy diet, with no rules, no restrictions and absolutely no BS.

Power up your day with a daily dose of chia! Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber are the superstars of cardiovascular health, and chia seeds contain them both in spades. They're also great sources of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, and have been linked to better cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure levels. It's no wonder they've been a staple in Central American diets since the Aztecs, and are once again growing in popularity. Chia is truly a superfood, both nutritious and versatile. Both the seeds and sprouts are edible, but there's so much more to chia than that! Cooking With Chia For Dummies explores the benefits and many uses of the chia seed, and guides you through a multitude of ways to add chia to your diet. Featuring over 125 recipes, you'll learn how to choose among the different types of chia options, how to use and how to use it, and exactly how much you need to reap the health benefits. * Camouflage your chia or make it the star of the dish * Incorporate chia into your favorite meal * Adapt the recipes to be vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free * Discover chia recipes that even kids will eat Learn why you shouldn't harvest the sprouts from your Chia pet, and where to buy high-quality seeds to eat. Chia is already fueling endurance athletes and is beloved by dietitians. You deserve to feel great, and there's no reason your taste buds should suffer for it. Chia is a delicious addition to any meal, and there's no reason for you to miss out. Cooking With Chia For Dummies is your comprehensive guide to adding chia to your diet, and your companion on the journey to ultimate health.

The fast and easy way to get a flatter belly Tens of thousands of Americans have changed their bodies and their lives with the help of the recipes and guidelines developed to eliminate body fat. Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies includes an overview of the belly fat; grocery shopping and pantry stocking tip; delicious, nutritious, and even kid-friendly flat belly recipes. All 125 recipes are carefully developed by America's Belly Fat Fighter to make sure every meal includes just the right amount of belly-flattening monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs), found in nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, olives, avocados, and dark chocolate, so you can mix and match meals to suit your taste. * Explains the importance of replacing sugars, saturated fats, and trans fats with whole grains, lean proteins, and fiber * Teaches you how to effectively structure your diet, practice good nutrition, and drop belly fat at the same time * Includes 125 flat belly recipes If you're looking to shed fat and tone your midsection through diet and exercise, Flat Belly Cookbook For Dummies has you covered.

It is well established that a Mediterranean style diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. Now, new evidence suggests that this pattern of eating also reduces the risk of depression, substantially. Inspired by this fascinating new research, dietitian Paula Mee outlines a healthy eating plan based on the Mediterranean diet that is rich in healthy fats, wholegrain, unrefined carbs, and proteins. With over 70 easy-to-prepare recipes included, Mediterranean Mood Food shows that you can stay in great shape physically and mentally while still enjoying delicious food.

We know that a plant-based, vegan diet is healthy. But how easy is it to incorporate it into our lifestyle? Are there any other steps that need to be taken to ensure our body is getting the nutrients it needs?

In Optimum Nutrition for Vegans, Patrick Holford, bestselling author of over 25 health books, shows you how to achieve optimum nutrition while following a vegan diet. This book features 100 delicious, easy recipes that will nourish your body and your brain. Patrick will also show you how to ensure you are getting enough protein and brain fats, control your sugar and energy, and other other steps that need to be taken for overall health for vegans.

Whether you already follow a plant-based lifestyle or you simply want to incorporate more meat, dairy and egg-free meals into your week, Optimum Nutrition for Vegans will be your guide for overall health.

Pascale Naessens is a bestselling culinary author. With her books, she created a new vibe where people can enjoy food and lose weight at the same time. Her recipes are recommended by doctors and osteopaths and are the proof that tasty food can also be healthy. Natural Food That Makes You Happy presents delightful dishes that are easy to make and packed full of flavour; food that makes you happy, beautiful and energetic. This book is not a diet book, it is a way of living and thinking.

This beautifully illustrated book contains a wide range of low-carb meals that are particularly suitable for slow cookers. This fuss-free way of cooking enables you to eat well without spending hours in the kitchen, and to come home to a nourishing and healthy meal from a busy day out. The book offers a wide range of recipes, from soups to coq au vin to tomato ketchup. * Quick and easy, but healthy family recipes * Delicious low-carb and sugar-free meals for dieters * Tasty pantry recipes, including sauces, chutneys and conserves. A low-carb and sugar-free diet has been proven to help with weight loss and stop or even reverse many health problems, including Type 2 Diabetes, which can in turn reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease and cancer. This book is suitable for those following a low-carb lifestyle, as well as those following sugar-free, Paleo, LCHF and high-protein ways of eating. Sarah Flower is the author of Slow Cook, Fast Food and The Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook. As a leading nutritionist and author of The Sugar-Free Family Cookbook, she is a passionate advocate of sugar-free and low-carb eating.

Join the journey to natural wellness and treat yourself with this handy book of herbs and homemade remedies. Introducing Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs - a one-stop gardening guide with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of 100 medicinal herbs and over 70 recipes for effective herbal treatments. A must-have volume for green-fingered gardeners, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs features tonnes of tips and tricks on planting and propagating a diverse range of herbs with the core focus on improving your health and treating your ailments with a little help from nature! This herbal medicine book offers expert advice you can trust, with an in-depth directory of a plethora of plants and herbs, including hemp, lavender, thyme, aloe vera, and lemongrass. With passion in every page, this handy herbalism book includes: -An illustrated directory of 100 medicinal herbs with instructions on how to use each one -At-a-glance guides to help reader quickly find the right herbs for their health needs -Over 70 recipes featuring medicinal herbs to use in soups, salads, face masks and more. Alongside the directory, the book features more than 70 recipes designed to heal the body from the inside out, all of which can be prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen! Try a fennel and chamomile tea to aid digestion, a cranberry and apricot power bar to boost energy levels, or a beeswax and calendula balm to combat stretch marks. Whatever your ache or ailment, you can discover the treatment potential for each plant, and how you can prepare and use them to best effect. A recent study suggests 38% of British adults use their gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. However, the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career leaves a lot of room for aches and ailments, including stress and anxiety, not to mention a lot of today's green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for growing herbs! We believe it's time to change that! Dive deep into the pages of this handy herb book and discover easy-to-follow guides to exploring g a plethora of plants and herbs that will change your life for the better! The ideal gift for the green-fingered gardener in your life with a niche for natural remedies, or those who prefer complementary therapies over conventional medicines. This easy reference book is well-suited to herbal medicine practitioners and students alike. From researching how medicinal plants work, to making your own herbal remedies and nurturing natural skincare, from aloe vera to avocado, this one-stop herbal handbook has it all and will leave you feeling healthier and more energized than ever before. A newly-updated book with a fresh design and easy-to-use treatment guides to help you find the herbs you need at a glance, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs is a comprehensive guide to staying healthy the natural way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore other books in the Neal's Yard Remedies collection, craftily curated to suit your natural needs! Revolutionise your beauty regimen with Neal's Yard Remedies Natural Beauty and explore the awe-inspiring aromas within best-selling book Neal's Yard Remedies Essential Oils.