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.

A practical guide that makes it simple to start a baby on solid foods Weaning and First Foods offers a simple guide to successfully introducing a baby to solid food backed up by a selection of easy-to-prepare, child-pleasing recipes. From tips on knowing when your baby is ready to dealing with food refusals, the book explains how to manage feeding in sync with a baby''s development. It explains what to offer at the different stages of a baby''s development, demonstrates how to prepare foods to keep pace with a baby''s abilities, offers meal planners for different ages, and advises on dealing with common situations such as fussy eaters, weight issues, and instilling good eating habits.

Dispels myths about fats and gives advice on essential healthy fats Fats are a major source of energy, contain all the essential fatty acids, and help the body to absorb vitamins A, D, and E. The body needs fat to help protect cells and curtail inflammation. But it is important to choose the right fats. Nicola Graimes dispels the myths about fats, including information on which are healthy and how to increase intake of them, how to avoid trans fats, what is "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and what our daily fat intake should be. She showcases the best ways to prepare and cook fats for maximum nutrition and flavor. Over 50 recipes are included and each has a tip box highlighting the nutritional breakdown. Bursting with delicious, speedy recipes, this is a practical and inspirational approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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.

Faced with very little time in the mornings, parents are often at a loss as to what to pack into their child''s lunchbox. We understand that foods affect our children''s health and vitality, concentration and mood swings; but it''s all too easy to slide into the rut of putting fast foods high in fat, salt and sugar repeatedly into their lunchboxes. Now you can replace the dry sandwich and packet of crisps with meals that give your kids the nutrition they need. Be inspired by these 100 mouthwatering, nutritious meals including, noodle and rice dishes, wraps and pittas, frittatas, salads and cookies. Every recipe is quick to make and comes with a list of nutrients and at-a-glance health symbols, as well as handy tips on preparation and storage. With this recipe collection, your kids will come home with empty lunchboxes every day!

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.

When the sun shines, it''s hard to think of anything better than a barbecue with friends and great food, so fire up the barbie and enjoy some Turkey and Bacon Burgers, Beef Tataki or Lime and Coriander Salmon Skewers. Or, for a family picnic, why not pack up the Giant ''Sausage Roll'' or Picnic Loaf and head off to your favourite spot? Get Set for Summerhas ideas for all occasions, with recipes for everyday, for weekends, for enjoying good food with friends and for al fresco eating. For super snacks, reach for the Honey Dried Apples or Cool Dogs. At lunchtime, the Beef Wrap with Horseradish Cream or Chinese Noodle Soup will hit the spot; and for an ideal meal without meat try the Linguine with Broad Beans and Rocket or the Lemongrass and Ginger Tofu Fritters. After work, when everyone''s hungry, the quick Sausage Pizza or simple Weekday Chicken and ''Chips'' are just the thing. Be inspired by this fabulous collection of recipes - and get ready to make the most of the long, hot days and savour the fresh flavours of summer.

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.

A guide to low-carb dieting shares 350 recipes that avoid all the shortcomings of many low-carb diet plans, including meals that use healthy fats, while also informing the reader about the glycemic index and the importance of eating the right carbs.

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.

Save money and be healthier with the delicious vegetarian recipes inVeggienomics! Forget shopping at discount supermarkets, buying inferior products or cutting back on food. Nicola Graimes, the award-winning vegetarian author, has written a truly inventive and savvy book showing how adopting vegetarian diet can significantly cut the cost of your shopping. Veggienomics shows how to seek out the best-value vegetarian meals, focusing on in-season ingredients, foraging, growing your own, buying in bulk, and making full use of leftovers. Pick up beetroot from a market stall, for example, or from your veg patch, and find brilliant tips and recipes for delicious meals to enjoy with friends and family, or hoard in your cupboard, fridge or freezer. (Every edible bit will be made use of, even the stalks and leaves.) Try foraging for the ingredients for the Wild Garlic and Mushroom Udon Pot, making the most of seasonal fare with Winter Root, Cheddar & Cider Pie, or even buying in bulk for the Chipotle Cakes with Chilli & Lime Yogurt. Complete with brilliant tips and nuggets of information, all the recipes are modern, international and truly mouth-watering.

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.

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 cookbook is essential reading for anyone who is thinking about giving their body a break from the toxic stresses of modern life. The comprehensive introduction explains how to boost the body''s efficiency and help it get rid of toxins by eating key cleansing foods.

Featuring 100 sensational recipes for both the juice enthusiast and the absolute beginner, here you''ll find classic juice blends rubbing shoulders with more exotic concoctions. Armed with just a blender or food processor (or ideally a juice extractor) this book will help you produce a dazzling array of juice-based drinks in a flash! A helpful guide to the basics (Let''s Get Juicing) is followed by a recipe collection organized into the following sections: Juices and Crushes, Smoothies and Blends; Coolers and Quenchers; Pick-me-ups and Revivers; and Tipples (juices with a little extra something...) Whether you''re in need of breakfast bevy with a nutritional punch, a speedy lunch in a glass, a mid-afternoon battery re-charge or even a naughty-but-nice evening treat, "Easy Juicing" has exactly the recipe you''ve been looking for.

This guide shows parents how to involve youngsters in planning and preparing meals, so that eating right becomes a hands-on family activity. Colorful page design and photography are supplemented by solid nutritional information and practical advice.The author highlights one fruit or vegetable at a time. She explains portions and nutritional values, and provides simple recipes—including Leek and Potato Soup, All-in-One Tuna Risotto, Chinese Rice with Salmon Kebobs, and Toffee Apple Cinnamon Buns—that families can prepare together.