Forget celebrity diet books, or famous chefs telling your what you should or shouldn't be eating, its foodie bloggers who are topping the must read lists.
Deliciously Ella, Hemsley + Hemsley, Madeleine Shaw… These names might not mean that much to you now, but these are the previously little known writers and nutritionists who are now taking the diet world by storm.
Topping best seller lists everywhere, the beautifully presented cook books from these food bloggers takes a health focussed approach to dieting… and it is clearly working!
These clever ladies and gents manage to take super healthy ingredients and turn them into tasty and indulgent recipes that are just as satisfying as higher cal options. Win win!
Celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Leona Lewis and Millie Macintosh all swear by these easy to follow recipe books, with one of them helping Sam Smith lose an incredible 14lbs in two weeks!
From 10 minute mango pancakes made with bananas, oats and nut butter, to macaroni cheese with spinach and broccoli, there is something to suit all tastes and time of day.
With delicious recipes that will impress guests (but are surprisingly easy and quick to make), making healthy eating a part of everyday life has never been easier.
If you’re passionate about healthy eating as well as vegetarian and vegan cooking, invest in one of these beautiful books to help you lead a healthier lifestyle AND shift the pounds.
These are the diet books that celebrities swear by…
The Art of Eating Well, £12.49
Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley are two stunning sisters who turned to healthy eating after their hectic lifestyles and poor diet led to eczema, indigestion and stress. Their recipes aim to help people change their relationship with food and ease digestion with healthy, plant based alternatives. Victoria Beckham is said to love the Helmsley + Helmsley recipe collection.
Deliciously Ella, Every Day, £8.99
Ella Woodward only became interested in food four years ago when she was struck down by a rare illness that attacked her nervous system and left her bed bound. Previously a self confessed sugar monster, she claims that adopting a plant based wholefoods diet cured her illness and now devises recipes that are not only healthy, but also have medicinal purposes. Her first book, Deliciously Ella, was the fastest selling cookbook ever. Vegan Leona Lewis is said to be a massive fan.
The Blender Girl, £14.18
If you really want a detox, a plant based smoothie diet is the way to go! These popular recipes, devised by Blender Queen Tess Masters, rely entirely on natural flavours and sweeteners, meaning they are super healthy. Supermodel Rosie Huntington Whiteley swears by smoothies for healthy eating.
Get the Glow, £10
Madeleine Shaw used to have a problematic relationship with food. As a teenager, her obsession with being thin meant that her life was a constant cycle of binging and depriving herself. She takes a holistic view to cooking, with recipes including lots of eggs, coconut oil and unprocessed, nutrient packed foods. Made in Chelsea star Millie Macintosh is a fan of the book.
Lean in 15, £7.49
Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach and man who took the Instagram world by storm, reveals in his first book how to shift body fat by eating more and exercising less. Where do we sign up?! Lean in 15 features a hundred recipes for nutritious, quick-to-prepare meals and guides you through Joe’s signature HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) home workouts. Joe has numerous celeb fans, including singers Ellie Goulding and Ella Eyre, McFly’s Dougie Poynter, Towie’s Joey Essex and football stars Rio Ferdinand and John Terry.
Cook, Nourish, Glow, £7.49
Former PA to Prince Charles Amelia Freer decided at 28 that her true calling in life was nutrition, so decided to take a fast track course, get blogging and writing, and hasn’t looked back! Her latest book is currently topping sales charts. Amelia helped Sam Smith lose 14lbs in two weeks, incredible!
Breaking Vegan, £12.08
Popular blogger Jordan Younger was a strict vegan, but when her eating habits started taking over her life in an unhealthy way, she decided to ditch the diet in favour of a more balanced lifestyle. Jordan outlines an anti diet, which is a whole foods eating plan featuring over 25 recipes. Anne Hathaway also used to be a vegan, but swapped the strict eating regime in favour of a more balanced diet.