Most Popular Books by Nicola Graimes

''New Vegetarian Kitchen'' proves once and for all that there''s more to vegetarian cuisine than old stand-bys such as lentils, pasta and bean burgers. If you''re looking for inspiration turn the pages and find delicious, creative and satisfying meat-free meals.

Fresh, healthy, wholesome, and delicious—there can be so much more to salads than just a few leaves on a plate. These tasty recipes will inspire you to nourish your body from the inside out with every delicious forkful. Fresh, healthy, wholesome, and delicious—there can be so much more to salads than just a few leaves on a plate. These tasty recipes will inspire you to nourish your body from the inside out with every delicious forkful. Take inspiration from countries all around the globe and whip up hearty salads that are nutritious and full of flavor. From Mediterranean recipes to Asian-inspired classics, salads have never been been as popular. This delightful book showcases beautifully balanced salads, with chapters covering Meat and Poultry, Fish and Shellfish, Dairy, Grains, Beans and Pulses, and Simply Fruits and Vegetables. Salads are ideal for light meals, and there are plenty of ideas here that can be made in advance and transported to the office or school. The book also contains midweek ideas that will please the whole family, as well as some impressive dishes that wouldn’t be out of place at a dinner party. Sprouted seeds and micro greens are becoming increasingly popular, and are now readily available to buy, but Nicola goes the extra mile by showing you how to sprout seeds at home, so you will always have some on hand to throw into a speedy dish. With more and more people aspiring to eat healthier diets, and with such a large variety of fresh and interesting ingredients now readily available, there has never been a better time to experiment and discover some new favorites.

Fresh, healthy, and delicious—75 recipes will inspire you to nourish your body from the inside out with every delicious forkful. Take inspiration from countries all around the globe and whip up hearty salads that are nutritious and full of flavour. From Mediterranean recipes to Asian-inspired classics, salads have never been as popular. This vibrant book showcases beautifully balanced salads, with chapters covering Meat and Poultry, Fish and Shellfish, Dairy, Grains, Beans and Pulses, and Simply Fruits and Vegetables. Salads are ideal for light meals, and there are plenty of ideas here that can be made in advance and transported to the office or school. The book also contains midweek ideas that will please the whole family, as well as some impressive dishes that wouldn’t be out of place at a dinner party. Sprouted seeds and micro greens are becoming increasingly popular, and are now readily available to buy, but Nicola goes the extra mile by showing you how to sprout seeds at home, so you will always have some on hand to throw into a speedy dish. With more and more people aspiring to eat healthier diets, and with such a large variety of fresh and interesting ingredients now readily available, there has never been a better time to experiment and discover some new favourites.

Discover how eating the right carbs in moderate amounts can be the answer to good health The latest research shows that a diet featuring a moderate amount of carbs, rather than extremely low or high, is the best for our long-term health, wellbeing, and life expectancy. This is a timely guide offering an informative look at the importance of eating good carbs for health. With practical advice and tips, the book explains how eating the "right" carbs is vital: providing energy, improving the health of the gut, digestion and mood, as well as aiding sleep. It shows how to choose carbs as well as the best ways to prepare and cook them for maximum nutrition and minimum nutrient loss. Over 50 delicious, simple recipes are included, with each having a tip box highlighting the right carb contained in the recipe as well as nutritional breakdown and calorie count.

The Top 100 Low-Carb Recipes is the essential tool for anyone who is interested in controlling their weight by cutting down their intake of carbohydrates. And if you thought that a low-carb lifestyle meant eating unlimited amounts of unhealthy, fatty foods, then think again! The key to success is eating the right type of carb alongside good sources of protein and fat. By focusing on unrefined carbohydrates – and eating these in carefully controlled amounts – you can keep blood sugar levels steady, have heaps of energy, and feel fuller for longer. Featuring innovative, delicious and nutritionally balanced dishes, this varied collection of 100 recipes from all over the world provides a safe and responsible blueprint for low-carb eating.

Everything you need to know about beans, plus 150 healthy and wholesome low-fat recipes for everyday and special occasions using rice, chickpeas, split peas, barley, couscous, bulgar wheat, lentils, quinoa and buckwheat - all shown in over 700 step-by

This book is packed with recipes for all occasions, over 50 enticing vegetarian recipes in a mixture of classic and contemporary food styles from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Orient and the Americas.

The high protein content and versatile nature of beans and pulses have made them a staple ingredient of many cuisines. This book contains over 185 dishes that are both health-enhancing and tasty. A comprehensive introduction describes different beans and pulses, their taste and texture, and lists their health benefits. Quick ideas show ways of adding them to the diet, either as a main ingredient, or as a delicious accompaniment. The recipes include classics such as Hummus, Bean Ribollita, Cassoulet, and Slow-cooked Boston Baked Beans. With beautiful pictures of every recipe, you are sure to achieve appetizing results every time

Easy-to-make, nutrient-rich and wholesome, this book is packed with 65 recipes for energy balls, bars, and bites. Easy-to-make, nutrient-rich and wholesome, this book is packed with 65 recipes for energy balls, bars, and bites. The hottest snack of the moment, these convenient, portable, creations have been devised to provide a boost of energy at much-needed times of the day and to suit different dietary requirements. There are recipes suited to pre- and post-workouts, ideas for morning re-fuelling snacks and lunchboxes, plus creations to lift flagging energy levels during an afternoon lull and after school—there are even after-dinner treats. The book includes recipes to repair tired muscles after a bout of exercise with protein-rich balls or there are bites based on slow-release, unrefined carbs that will provide long-term energy. Opening with information on Energy Boosters nutritional health writer Nicola Graimes focuses on key, energy-supporting ingredients, including nuts, seeds, protein and superfood powders, unrefined slow-release carbs, fruits and vegetables. Alongside a brief explanation of each ingredient, there are details on key nutrients. The book is divided into the following chapters: Raw Energy Balls and Bars, Cooked Energy Balls and Bars, Savory Energy Balls and Bars, Superfood Bites and, finally, Superfood Treats. All the recipes are dairy- and gluten-free and vegetarian, and many are vegan. Each recipe is easy-to-make, nutrient-rich, and prepared with wholesome ingredients.

Looking for a delicious way to detox, cleanse, nourish and feed your body? Sip a freshly made green smoothie or juice and you’ll be on the fast track to a healthier and more energetic you. Homemade green drinks win health points over packaged fruit juice and smoothies on several counts. They are unpasteurized and contain much less sugar than their fruity counterparts and there is a range of nutrients present in those dark green vegetables, the ones we know we should eat more of—kale is packed with beta-carotene, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin K. The delicious fruit and vegetable recipes here are not only good for you but delicious too and surprisingly filling, helping you maintain a healthy weight. Ingredients such as spinach, broccoli, fennel, cucumber, celery, parsley and kale are all featured and combined with other fruits and vegetables to create balanced and tasty drinks to enjoy at any time of the day. Along with the nutrients gleaned from the fresh produce, green super-nutrients such as spirulina, wheatgrass, hemp, chorella, aloe vera, barleygrass and powdered greens add a further nutritional boost. Try a Virgin Apple Mojito, Super Detox, Apple Zinger, Green Giant, Green Shot, Spring Clean, Green Day, Popeye Special, Avocado Smoopie, Green for Go, Cucumber Cooler, Cabbage Love and Green Goddess. Get ready to go green!

Throughout history, natural foods have been used for their healing properties. In recent years, scientific research has given credence to what people have known for centuries - that eating the right balance of natural foods can have a positive impact on health.

The Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes is the essential tool for anyone who is interested in controlling their weight by cutting down their intake of carbohydrates. And if you thought that a low-carb lifestyle meant eating unlimited amounts of unhealthy, fatty foods, then think again! The key to success is eating the right type of carb alongside good sources of protein and fat. By focusing on unrefined carbohydrates - and eating these in carefully controlled amounts - you can keep blood sugar levels steady, have heaps of energy, and feel full for longer. Featuring innovative, delicious and nutritionally balanced dishes, The Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes provides a safe and responsible blueprint for low-carb eating.

Over the last few years, research into the effects of food on health has given a new look to healthy eating. Numerous studies have revealed the positive benefits of eating the right balance of natural foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans - ingredients that are the foundation of a vegetarian whole foods diet. This text is a comprehensive guide to these nutritious ingredients, and includes over 100 vegetarian recipes, from breakfasts and brunches to main meals; from side dishes and salads to desserts and bakes.

Childhood obesity is quickly becoming epidemic, and one look into the average lunchbox shows why: high-salt, high-fat, and high-sugar convenience foods rule the day, setting kids on a dangerous path towards lifelong health problems. Changing these bad habits starts with making simple dietary adjustments. Designed to maintain kids? energy throughout the school day, these 100 immune system-boosting recipes include healthy sandwiches, soups, salads, and wraps?even delicious cookies, cakes, and other yummy desserts! Each easy-to-follow recipe is accompanied by a wealth of nutritional information, as well as clever tips for preparing multiple meals ahead of time, and time-saving food storage ideas. Some 100 color photographs show how the foods should be prepared, and give presentation ideas that will appeal to kids of all ages. --publisher.

Offers advice on which foods to avoid and which foods to eat for people having food allergies. All recipes are completely free of gluten, wheat and dairy products and provide nutritional information on calories, carbohydrates, fats and proteins.