Cut through the jargon and cut out the junk (food).
The effects of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) are becoming more widely known with our high intake accounting for numerous health conditions. In the UK, 57% of an adult's daily energy intake derives from UPF, with an even higher proportion - 66% - seen in adolescents. But with varying levels of nutritional information available about what UPFs are, what they're doing to our bodies, and where they're hiding, the latest buzzword can be a minefield to navigate. And how do we avoid UPFs when a supermarket sandwich is the most convenient lunch?
Making a vast topic much more easily digestible is bestselling author and leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert. Alongside a Q&A format to make the science easily decipherable, are 60 recipes that use natural, minimally processed ingredients, Unprocess Your Plate cuts through the jargon and allows you to cut down on the UPF. Identifying the common reasons underpinning our reliance on convenient, cheap, seemingly delicious junk food, Rhiannon is a voice we can trust offering solutions that anyone can fit into their lives.
With advice for batch cooking, freezer stocking and weekly planning, this is a practical, accessible, and actionable guide. Written by a nutritionist and mother, it will enable all of us to make the change in our diets and shopping habits, for the good of our health and the planet.
"A brilliant guide to understanding ultra-processed foods, gut health, and building a balanced diet - with practical tips and easy, delicious recipes." - Ella Mills"This book is much needed - clear, progressive, and a positive step towards helping people navigate our unhealthy food environment in a practical, realistic way." - Professor Tim SpectorBestselling author and industry-leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to unpack one of the hottest topics today - Ultra Processed Foods. The food and nutrition world is abuzz with UPFs: what it is, the ways in which it's impacting our health, and how best to avoid it. Join Rhiannon as she answers the biggest questions surrounding UPFs, explaining the nuances and contradictions, while sharing 60 minimally processed, family-friendly recipes. With ideas for nutritious breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, and weeknight meals, as well as inspiration for easy swaps for snacks and store cupboard essentials, The Unprocessed Plate offers solutions to our over reliance on unhealthy convenience food. Written by an expert and parent, it enables and empowers us all to prioritize home cooking for the good of our - and our families' - health.
