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3.5 stars
It's got good information and works great as an intro into plant-based eating and what it entails, how to go about it, that sort of thing. So in this regard, it is a very good book
But it's also very basic in the sense of, it could've covered more. For example, how does someone who is allergic to nuts get all the stuff you'd normally get from nuts in a WFPB diet?
Still, it's good in that it gives a leg up, a starting point, and that's to be recommended

This book is very informative and explores nutrition and the value of plant based foods well. The recipes are well set out and appealing.

I really enjoyed this book. Would recommend it for everyone who wants to eat more plantbased/vegan for health reasons. The information is superb and easy to understand without any additional knowledge of medicine or anatomy.
The recipes sound quite tasty too. It's the kind of book to get back to again and again to look something up.

Whole foods, plant based guide book.
I was really interested in this as I have been moving more towards this type of diet and wanted to learn more about it.
This book is well written, simple to read and has lots of lovely photographs and illustrations..
Lots of practical advice and explanations about particular foods.
I also found the medical and scientific information easy to understand.
The case studies illustrated the benefits of this lifestyle and resonated with me as I aim to be fitter and healthier during lockdown.
Highly recommended.
4.5 Stars ⭐️
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for a fair review.

Well researched and informative. Dr Newman knows what she’s talking about. Very appreciated to see a Doctor who understands nutrition and the value of healthy plant based food. You get all the information you need from this book, in fact a lot more than I expected. The recipes seem to be great. I wish all of them would come with a picture. This is a really good book to turn to when someone thinks you’ll die of this and that deficiency, but you can tell them about the problems they will probably suffer from if they refuse to change their diet. Good book!