Health Foods and Special Diets

40 per cent of the UK population suffer from some form of allery, a figure which is rising at an alarming 5 per cent per anum - Features gluten-free, wheat-free, egg free and cows' milk free diets with delicious recipes - Covers common long-term conditions which may be triggered by specific foods, including: eczema, asthma, migraine, hyperactivity and ailments of the digestive system - Recipes, clearly coded for use on diagnostic exclusion diets and the main allergy-free diets - Tips on allergy-free shopping and making sense of food labelling

ISBN: 9780753710319

The second title in Murdoch Books' special diet series, "Diabetes" offers people who need to watch their blood glucose levels a complete book of delicious low-GI recipes. With an approachable and informative introduction written by a respected nutritionist and over 100 beautifully presented recipes, each individually selected to achieve a healthy diet, this book is sure to be a welcome addition to the kitchens if those with diabetes everywhere.

ISBN: 9781740459624

This title is the complete resource of great-tasting, gluten-free meals for people affected by coeliac disease or a gluten/wheat allergy. It contains 300 tantalizing recipes specially created with your specific dietary needs in mind. It offers a variety of options for healthy, mouth-watering meals - from pasta, casseroles and creamy soups to cakes, cobblers and vegetarian dishes. It includes resources for buying gluten-free ingredients, suggestions for parent-approved kids' snacks and entertaining tips for dinner parties, children's birthday parties and more. COVER PRICE £9.99

isbn: 9780715324929

The first book in a new Murdoch series for people with special dietary needs, "Gluten Intolerance" offers people with health conditions, such as coeliac disease, a complete book of delicious gluten-free recipes. With an introduction written by a respected nutritionist and over 100 beautifully presented recipes, this book is sure to be a welcome addition to many kitchens.

ISBN: 9781740459600

Following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean missing out on delicious cakes and bakes. From melt-in-the-mouth cookies and dainty fairy cakes to rustic homebaked bread and spoil-yourself chocolate cakes, here are over 80 easy recipes that everyone will love! Delectable treats for every occasion, from simple Feta and Herb Loaf to truly decadent Coconut and Mango Cake, plus a selection of really easy recipes for you and your children to enjoy baking together.

ISBN: 9780600615835

Contrary to what many people believe, healthy low-fat food can be colourful, delicious and easy to prepare. The recipes in this fantastic book have been specially created to provide a fabulous range of fat-free, low-fat and low-cholesterol dishes. There are dishes for both every-day meals and special occasions that won't leave you or your guests feeling deprived of the finer things in life. There are recipes for every meal, from sumptuous soups, starters and salads to hearty main courses; and from fabulous fish to tempting vegetable dishes and vegetarian meals. Traditional stews, casseroles and roasts are given a leaner look, and there are some amazingly low-fat pasta and noodle dishes that you will find difficult to resist. Desserts, surprisingly, are included in abundance: there's a mouthwatering selection of sweet dishes from sundaes to fruit salads to cakes. Every dish in this book is remarkably low in fat and cholesterol - over half contain less than 5 grams of fat per serving and many have even less. There is at-a-glance nutritional information for every recipe, so that you can see at once how little fat each contains. Whether you are on a special diet, or trying to improve your lifestyle, this is an indispensable guide to healthy, happy and completely satisfying eating.

isbn: 9781843095446

A wonderful visual guide to the world of fruits and vegetables, including 1700 colour photographs
Features more than 400 classic and contemporary recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, dinner-party dishes family favourites, light lunches, and desserts

ISBN: 9781844774302

The recipes in this book follow the Hay System of eating and are fresh, healthy, simple and relatively quick to prepare and cook.

COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9781842159187

Over 50 healthy recipes from breakfast and brunches to main meals, side dishes and salads to desserts and bake.

COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9781842159446

Each day it seems that a new wonder food has been identified or some ingredient has been discredited. But how can you separate the facts from the fiction? "Healing Foods" cuts through all the contradictory claims to give you expert, impartial information on the foods that can affect your day-to-day health and the quality of your life.This authoritative, up-to-date reference book reveals the most beneficial foods and describes how they can be used to treat a wide range of ailments from backache to ulcers. You will also discover how changes to your diet can reduce the risk of developing other debilitating health problems including diabetes and osteoporosis.Looking up a condition or a food could be your first step towards feeling and functioning better. And enjoying good health for many years to come.

ISBN: 9780276442629

Over 50 delicious recipes for healthy eating that are high in dietary fibre.

COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9781844760459

This range of recipes provides a reduced-fat lifestyle. Everything you eat is figure-friendly and health-giving. Here is the book to provide the answer for weight-watching families. COVER PRICE £5.99

isbn: 9780572025649

The low-carbohydrate approach to long-term weight loss, in combination with healthy eating and an active lifestyle, is known to have long-lasting benefits. This authoritative new book will enable you to produce tasty, healthy, low-carbohydrate meals, without having to spend hours in the kitchen - perfect for today's busy lifestyle. An informative introduction explains the principles behind the low-carbohydrate diet, and gives detailed information about the different types of carbohydrate and fats, sources of protein and the glycaemic index. Then comes an easy-to-use guide for assessing your own weight, and expert advice on starting and maintaining a diet, with tips on preparation, motivation and exercise. More than 60 specially selected quick and easy low-carbohydrate recipes will help you to achieve your weight-loss goals without losing out on flavour, nutritional value or variety. Delicious, sustaining breakfast ideas range from Strawberry and Honey Smoothie to Savoury Scrambled Eggs, and satisfying soups and salads, such as Fragrant Thai Fish Soup or Warm Chicken and Tomato Salad, provide a healthy lunch or light evening meal. A wide range of main meals include Pork and Pineapple Curry, Roasted Cod with Fresh Tomato Sauce, or Chinese Omelette Parcels, and you can even finish off the meal with a delectable dessert, such as Fruit-filled Souffle Omelette. With clear, step-by-step guides illustrated by more than 225 beautiful colour photographs, complete nutritional information for each recipe, and a comprehensive table outlining the carbohydrate content and glycaemic index of many basic foods, this is an ideal book for anybody who wants to achieve healthy weight loss without spending hours in the kitchen.

COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9781844764020

Most of us are now aware of the influence good nutrition can have on a wide range of health problems and are keen to take responsibility for our own health. In this inspiring book, Natalie Savona shows how we can use food in specific ways to boost energy (and sex life!), improve skin, build up our immune systems or relax after a difficult day. The book describes 70 wonderfoods: ingredients containing the dynamic nutrients that really do us good. The chapters cover the areas and body systems they will most help: Energy, Digestion, Detox, Mind, Age, Skin, Immune and Heart. The magical ingredients are selected from the fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, seeds wholegrains and quality proteins that are guaranteed to bring optimum health. "Wonderfoods" also contains over 120 simple, tasty recipes drawn from a range of global culinary styles and with advice on where to buy and source the best possible ingredients, everything the health conscious gourmet needs to put the principles into practice is included.

ISBN: 9781844004416