We've switched to low-fat foods, but are we any healthier? Research suggests not! Nicola Graimes in her new book suggests that now's the time to make a stand for fat - but explains that we have to be eating the right types in the right amounts for good health in the long term.
Fat is an important source of energy and vital for cell growth, hormone regulation, cognitive development and supports good heart, gut and skin health.
Nicola Graimes celebrates the 'right' fats, not only highlighting their numerous health attributes, but also their diversity and the enjoyment they give to our cooking and eating. Her book dispels many of the myths surrounding fats, including which fats are healthy and the ones to avoid. It also showcases the best ways to prepare and cook fats for maximum nutrition and flavour.
With over 50 delicious and vibrant recipes covering Breakfasts, Small Plates, Big Plates, Sides and Treats as well as easy-to-understand nutritional advice, the book provides the complete package to sensible right-fat eating for the long term and not a quick-fix diet. The book highlights that balance is key, with other food groups, such as good-quality plant proteins and right carbs, being equally important.
The Right Fat is a practical and inspirational approach to maintaining a healthy way of eating - it's time to revive our enjoyment of this valuable food group.
About the Author: Nicola Graimes is an award-winning health, cookery and food writer. A former editor of Vegetarian Living magazine, she has written over 30 books and is winner of the Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the UK in the World Gourmand Awards 2002; Best Family Cookbook in the UK in the World Gourmand Awards 2004; and a finalist in Le Cordon Bleu World Media Awards in 2007. Her latest books include The Part-time Vegetarian and Vegetarian Food for Healthy Kids and Superfoods Slow Cooker. She has also ghost-written a number of books for celebrities and food clients, including Holly Willoughby, WeightWatchers (WW), Ella's Kitchen and Bay Tree. Her book Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes published in 2005 continues to sell well. It has UK and co-edition sales of over 120,000 copies and has been reprinted a number of times.
