Book review

Candida Can Be Fun! – Rebecca Richardson
ISBN 978-0-848808-14-2

This excellent cookbook is in glossy A4 format, which makes the food pictures more enticing. Even though the title suggests that only Candida sufferers need this guide in their kitchens, the recipes are gluten and dairy free so applies to a wider audience. The recipes do not exclude meat or flesh eaters, but the bulk of the meals are vegetarian and hence captures another greater percentage of the population.

Devil in the Milk – Keith Woodford
ISBN 978-1-877333-70-5

Dairy is constantly in the news. A lot of people lately appear to be milk sensitive and symptoms abate once bovine dairy products are removed from the diet. However, it is reported that many young girls are iodine deficient and milk is promoted as a good source. With the increase incidence of hypothyroidism iodine deficiency is receiving more attention. This book investigates the different sources of milk and brings the reader’s attention to the A1 beta-casein strand. It is well worth a read if you too are concerned about the impact milk and other dairy products have on our health.

Nourish – Jane Clarke
ISBN 978-1-84340-577-1

Nutritionist Jane Clarke has put together a good read with wonderful recipes and accompanying pictures. Her sensible approach to nutrition makes this book a good investment.

Clean – Alejandro Junger MD
ISBN 978-0-06-173532-5

There are many dietary protocols on the market that claim to be “the one” to address all your health issues. Dr Junger, a cardiologist, has written a sensible approach to address many of the modern day ailments that respond to clean food and drink. The book includes some delicious recipes and illuminates just how important it is for our overall health to focus on clean nutritious produce.

Eat your heart out – Felicity Lawrence
ISBN 978-0-141-02601-5

The writer of Not on the Label gives us another fascinating read. Even though every chapter gives a rather depressing insight into the politics behind our food, I think it is about time we start taking responsibility for the choices we make. I fully endorse the support for local, sustainable food where producers are given a fair price for the work and hardship that goes into putting the food on our plates. In my opinion, this book is a must read.