Clever Cooking by Vickie De Beer - R340

 It never hurts to be prepared. This is also true of cooking for yourself or your family. Clever Cooking shows you how to easily plan and prepare nutritious meals free of harmful preservatives, chemicals and additives, not only to ensure your family eats healthily, but to save you some time and money, too!

In Clever Cooking, Vickie shares her survival strategy for cooking and eating nutritiously when you lead a busy lifestyle - meal prep. She offers some of her family's favourite dishes, from soups and stews to oven bakes and one-pan dishes, as well as sauces and 'flavour starters', that can be prepared ahead of time, so you can quickly prepare a wholesome meal from scratch on busy nights.

What's more, Vickie knows that all South Africans are faced with the unique challenge of loadshedding, which can disrupt our time in the kitchen. Meal prep is a clever way to work around those annoying blackouts - making wholesome meals in advance, when you have electricity available, is a great way to ensure you and your family can still eat well, even with limited resources.

Whether you want a hearty lamb shank bobotie; creamy fish pie; Moroccan meatballs; or chicken, leek and mushroom pies, your family can enjoy healthy and delicious meals every night. And, you'll be satisfied knowing that by spending time in the kitchen on one day, you'll be giving yourself a night off in the future! Vickie includes tips for freezing and defrosting food, batch cooking, as well as a sample seven-day meal plan to show how you can combine advance prep with dishes made from scratch on the night.

The Farm Table by Julius Roberts - R700

Cook and eat your way to the good life with simple, seasonal recipes.
First-generation farmer and chef Julius Roberts shares honest tales of farming life and easy, thoughtful dishes to reconnect us to nature and the seasons.
Making the most of simple ingredients, The Farm Table is unfussy home cooking at its very best.
A few good things on a plate, assembled with joy and ease.

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Handbook by Kath Megaw, Vickie de Beer & Prof. David Segal - R399

 With over 40 000 copies sold worldwide, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, helping reduce or avoid the need for diabetes medication.

Children and Adults diagnosed with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome will also greatly benefit from the recipes to help reverse the disease progression into full blown diabetes.

Contains the most effective systems and day-to day strategies for practically dealing with diabetes.

End Your Carb Confusion by Scott Parker & Eric C. Westman - R620

 Dr. Eric Westman, Director of Duke University Keto Medicine Clinic, and world-renowned chef Scott Parker have teamed up to bring you a robust collection of restaurant-inspired, carb-conscious recipes.

Each recipe features fresh and healthy ingredients to meet your individual carb threshold and dietary needs.

End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook packs in 100 recipes that have been carefully crafted to fit within the three phases of Dr. Westman’s acclaimed diet plan: low, moderate, and higher carb. This phased setup allows you to adjust your carbohydrate intake as needed to meet your health goals and maximize your long-term success.

Whether you are strict keto, low-carb, or just want to lighten up on carbs from time to time, this is your ultimate resource for delicious recipes. It features everything from family favorites to succulent steaks and perfect pairings, along with culinary tips from acclaimed chef Scott Parker on making the most of your dishes and flavor combinations.

Scott has taken all the guesswork out of preparing delicious meals by creating an easy-to-follow format and simple recipes with accessible and familiar ingredients. End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook is complete with straightforward charts and guides to help you navigate each phase with ease and confidence.

Low Carb Weightloss Cookbook by Katie & Giancarlo Caldesi - R475

 Let bestselling authors Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi show you how to prepare delicious low-carb meals that change the habits of a lifetime.

Their CarbScale spans everything from strict keto for anyone needing to lose a lot of weight fast, to a moderate low-carb guide for those who want to eat well and keep their metabolic health in check, so there's an option for you, whatever your health goals.

Unveil a healthier new you and discover how to live well for life.

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book by Dr Clare Bailey - R335

 In this fabulous companion cookbook, Dr Clare Bailey, GP and wife of Michael Mosely, has teamed up with renowned nutritionist Dr Sarah Schenker to create a collection of low-cal, low-carb recipes, all expertly balanced and easy to make.

They range from quick breakfasts to deliciously satisfying supper and follow the Mediterranean style of eating now proven to revolutionise your health.

Whether you are embarking on the full 8-week diet plan to reverse your diabetes or simply looking to keep your blood sugar levels in check, this book will help you lose weight and change the way you eat for ever.

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