The book starts off with mentioning COVID and how eating well will make us stay well...which is a questionable link, and should have been a clue for what the rest of the advise would be.

This book is about healthy eating, not weight loss - with HFW states that he is writing for those who want to eat heathy no matter what their weight is. He tells un the weight loss manual are on pages y-z if that's what you want help on. Yet, he then continues to mention how being overweight (according to the BMI which is nonsense science) is unhealthy, how doing this can make you lose weight - all in the part of the book which is supposed to be *not* about weight loss. But that's not the only contradictory thing in here.

There are some interesting bits of information in the chapter section of the book, but nothing new or ground-breaking or that those interested in eating healthily haven't read on 5 different blogs or magazines. There's also a lot of dumb information. For example, in the drinks section the author tells us to ban all soft drinks - both sugar sweetened and artificially sweetened but we are allowed a moderate amount of alcohol...including beer because "some studies" link some alcohol consumption to good health. A small glass of red wine and a can of dutch gold are not the same thing, Hugh. (I am not saying to ban anything...but to suggest that a can of beer is healthy in moderation but a can of soft drink isn't is just ludicrous). HFW more so focuses on wine, beer, and cider and makes argument for why you can have these in moderation...moderation being "less than the 14 units the government advises". 1.5 bottles of wine a week is healthier than a can of 7 up friends! (I assume these are the drinks he consumes, and that's why he's making the mental gymnastics to keep them in his life). Beer is okay as long as it says "organic", but not an 'organic' soft drink? Sure. He states that spirits, neat, tend to be twice as caloric as wine - which...maybe in terms of volume but per serving size/unit of alcohol? No! Sit down and have a serving size of whisk(e)y will be ~70 calories, a serving (small glass) of red wine is ~125. Spirits, especially clear spirits, are ALWAYS touted as the 'drink to have when losing weight'.

But HFW mentions earlier in the book that counting calories is dumb....so really why is he mentioning the caloric difference...especially when wrong. He also advocates for fasting for some days of the week - eating less than 650 calories a day. Again, calorie counting, when he said he was against that - and he doesn't really mention any of the cons of fasting, there's just a note at the end saying "it's not for everyone, and I've not included it as a proper step because of this bleh bleh". Due to it not being a proper step though, there's no real guide on how people can do it SAFELY. Or that depending on what size you are a 650 calorie day is definitely not healthy. Not everyone is the same, not everyone should have the same calorie intake. Imagine a 90kg, smaller-than-average person who works all day on a construction site trying to safely manage their job on 650 calories a day two days a week. The result would be anything but healthy.

The recipes themselves are not very inspiring or easily substitutable. The first few are literally just chopped fruit on a plate, not a great way to start off....There is a lot of ingredients that the average person would not have in their home, or even know what aisle to look for them in the supermarket. Some interesting ones, but nothing that I stopped and thought "can't wait to try that one". Also, for the amount of photos of HFW in this book they could have subbed out some for food photography.

As someone who often reads recipe books in the same way I do novels, I enjoyed the format of this. The first section covers his 7 steps to eating well - whilst they aren't ground-breaking, they are sensible and an interesting reminder for us all without feeling too "preachy". There are plenty of recipes I would like to try - they seem accessible and relatively easy to do, without too many unusual ingredients. I look forward to trying the.

A coffee-table book for the upper middle-classes?

Part cookbook, part healthy eating guide, this new addition to Mr Whittingstall's collection is well-timed but ultimately not that inspiring. I didn't feel that I learned much that was new (and I don't consider myself to be an overtly healthy eater) but, to its credit, the recipes were accessible and not full of things that you would be unlikely to find in the average healthy-ish weekly shop. Perhaps this was a book that the author had to get out of his system - more of a personal journey and catharsis than anything else?

I think it would make a worthy addition to the bookshelf for those who need a bit of inspiration and support on a healthy eating journey, perhaps converting to a wholefood diet. For a serious cook, it probably won't add value.

With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Wow I’m officially out of my food rut! Fantastic book full of amazing advice and sensible eating tips. Recipes look great and can’t wait to test them out. Thank you for the chance to review this great book.

This book is broken down into a big chunk of advice at the beginning followed by recipes. The advice won't be hugely new to anybody. It's things like to eat whole foods, eat plant based as much as possible, vary your diet, include fermented things which would encourage good gut bacteria, limit alcohol and to eat mindfully. This section is long and there wasn't much in there that I didn't know already, except that there is no requirement for ingredients to be listed for alcoholic drinks, which I had no idea about. However, if you are in the mood to be reminded about all the good advice that you already know, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall writes it in a way that is enjoyable reading.

As for the recipes, some of them are very simple, and some of the ingredients might not be the easiest to put your hand on just at present, when you might be limiting your shopping trips to try and stay safe. On the whole, there were a few recipes I'd like to try, but I got more from the earlier part of the book. I knew most of it already, but it was good to be reminded to help me kick off a more healthy way of eating.

A healthy eating book that is not about a quick fix. Information about our diet and the fact that the last 20 years of most peoples lives are in bad health underpins this book. Making good choices without banning lots of foods is the theory behind the book. Thought provoking and refreshing in this diet crazed world that we live.

Eat Better Forever By Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a cookery book with a difference, the first half is all about how to eat healthily and the second half is recipes.
I really like him and always watch his tv programs about diet and food, but this is the first recipe book of his I have read.
I found the first half of the book very informative, but I’m not sure the recipes would work for my family, unfortunately I can’t see my children or even my husband wanting to eat them. This is why I gave the book 4 stars, I know the recipes are meant to be healthy ones, but a bit too far out for us.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for letting me review this book.

Excellent recipes giving some great cooking ideas for a foodie like me. It's great to have a book where ingredients are relatively easy to source and not too expensive to buy.

Having already purchased the previous Veg River Cottage Books I was keen to read this new addition.

The first half of Eat Better Forever is fantastic for anyone who wants to improve their eating habits but not sure where to start. Working with a number of nutrition experts and doctors, Hugh provides lots of up to date information and easy to understand descriptions of what we should be eating more of for optimum health.

In the second half of the book, Hugh puts all of this new knowledge into practice with delicious and un-complicated recipes that anyone can try. As part of my review I have followed three recipes, and they all came out as expected and were delicious. Hugh's step by step instructions make it very easy to succeed and want to do more.

Thank you NetGalley for my sample copy of this book for an honest review. I have ordered my own copy now so that I can add it to my existing collection of Hugh's books. It will take pride of place on my kitchen bookshelf where it will soon be well-used & well-loved like the others.

Eat Better Forever; 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a book that's aimed at helping people to eat healthier. 

In the first half of the book, there's advice about things like eating whole foods, moving away from junk and processed foods, and there's explanations to back up what he's saying, including information on things like FODMAP.  I've heard about Low FODMAP diets, but didn't know the background about what FODMAP is!

The second half of the book is recipes that follow the principles he's set out.

This is going to be a good gift for anyone you know who is interested in eating better.

I've got the River Cottage Every Day cookbook, which I've loved everything I've made from, which is why I wanted to review this book!

Eat Better Forever; 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall was published on 2nd March 2021, and is available to buy from Amazon, Waterstones and Bookshop.org.

You can follow Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on Twitter and on the River Cottage website.

I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Bloomsbury Publishing.

I'm sorry, I was unable to read and review this book as it was only available on Adobe Digital Editions and I don't have that on my tablet, my Kindle or my phone.

I won't give a low-star review to a book I haven't even read, though.

I love Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall but, unfortunately, having downloaded the ARC I was given from Netgalley, it appears to have disappeared and I cannot read it and, therefore, review it.

I will just have to wait for the book to be released.

Always have time for Hugh and what he has to say. Some good food and dietary tips. Lovely recipes too.

A huge tome of eating healthily. I did find it interesting but got a little bogged down in places with too much information. A book to keep dipping into. Lots of interesting recipes.

An interesting read and although perhaps nothing particularly ground breaking or innovative is introduced the book overall is well presented and thought out.

Really enjoyed this one, there was plenty to read (I always love this with a cookery book rather than just recipes) Ive tried a few of the recipes so far and impressed

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has been a staple on TV screens for some years now, extolling the virtues of home cooking via his River Cottage series and, more recently, as a campaigner on food and environmental issues.

His latest book seeks to bring a greater awareness of healthy eating, not by being negative and listing foods that are bad for us but rather by understanding what the good foods are and making it easier to choose them.

There are seven chapters, on subjects ranging from whole foods, gut health, and refined carbs to eating mindfully. The writing is backed up by Hugh's own experience, as well as science. It is easily accessible and not preachy and backed up by recipes that are both easy to follow and adaptable.

This approach to food made me re-evaluate my own diet, and I will probably have a go at several of the recipes. I may even get to like fermented foods, something consciously avoided up to now, as they are incredibly good for you.

This book is definitely worth investing in, even if you already have a shelf groaning with cookery writing.

I was sent an advance review copy of this book by Bloomsbury Publishing, in return for an honest appraisal.

I enjoyed what I read of this book. Unfortunately, I ran out of time, and it was archived from the NetGalley shelf. It seemed to be well written in an appealing and engaging style. There wasn't much that was new to me, but it helped remind me of some of the key factors to be aware of when eating more healthily.

I flicked through some of the recipes at the end of the book and loved the colourful photographs. It would make a nice addition to your cookbook selection, and Hugh FW has always been someone I've enjoyed listening to.

Thank you to everyone involved and to NetGalley for enabling me an advance copy of this book.

I was pleased to receive a review copy of this and it’s an excellent guide to eating better so very much does what it says on the tin. The difficulty I had was having just finished rereading Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s book, The 4 Pillar Plan, which offers pretty similar advice, I didn’t learn much new. I do thoroughly recommend this for anyone keen to learn in a non-preachy way how to eat in a body-friendly way. Hugh Fearnely-Whittingstall explains his 7 steps very clearly and it would be hard to argue with anything. None of this is startling; eat wholefoods, cut out sugar, move more, drink water not booze, etcetera. The first half of the book is given over to explaining the 7 steps and the second half has some nifty recipes. Despite there being a lot of kimchi, kefir, sprouts and seeds (like, of course, we should all eat healthily but it’s bloody hard to fancy kimchi and sprouts instead of pizza) I also found plenty of delicious recipes. I try and make my own soup for lunches each week but have been in a bit of a rut (carrot soup, carrot and spinach, leeks and onions and spinach etc.) so it was good to discover some combos that hadn’t occurred to me like Hugh’s Beans & Greens Summer Soup and his Store Cupboard Tomato & Bean Soup. For some reason, I’d also forgotten that there’s more to tinned fish than tuna and really fancy trying Sardine Mayo with Capers & Red Onion (maybe hold the capers) and will definitely open some of the tinned mackerel that’s been in my cupboard for years.

If you’d like to know more there’s a good description of the book written by the man himself here.

4☆ An Informative and Nutritional  Cookbook

Eat Better Forever is an informative and educational look into eating healthy and changing the way we think about food, with the added bonus of some recipes and meal plans.

I learnt a variety of new things reading this book, but there was also a fair amount I've learnt over there years from endless dieticians, books, diets etc... so a mixed bag for me.

I do however want to point out that some of the ideas like fasting or eating certain foods are not always good if you have medical issues or on certain medicines. For example one of my treatments for rheumatoid I am unable to eat any live cultures including things like probiotics. So always be cautious.
As I said before this book is very educational and has alot of information regarding food, healthier choices, shopping smart, adding variety, reducing carbs, choosing whole foods, looking at what you drink, ways in which to lose weight.

There was a variety of different recipes, ranging from breakfast, Lunch, Salads, Soups, Vegetable Mains, Fish, Meat, Treats and Drinks.
I'm not entirely convinced I'll try making many of them, but they will definitely suit a whole range of tastes.
The measurements are in UK weights, there is the added bonus of beautiful pictures of the finished recipe.

What absolutely shines through is the Authors passion for a healthier lifestyle and educating readers on making healthier and nutritious choices without being condescending.

Overall a well written, informative Healthy Cookbook. Well worth a read if you enjoy reading about nutrition with the bonus of delicious recipes.