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Healthy cooking class with Chequers Kitchen Cookery School
If you need a bit of help transforming all these super-healthy ingredients into meals , head to one of Chequers Kitchen Cookery School ’ s community classes . A one-stop shop for health and nutrition , owner , Chris , will teach you how to prepare and cook simple but delicious meals using a range of different fresh ingredients . If you think you ’ re relying too much on pre-made food and takeaways and want to adapt to a healthier way of eating that isn ' t expensive , this is the class for you . Based just outside of Deal , these fantastic community classes usually run on weekdays during the morning and are funded by The Big Lottery , so you don ' t have to pay if you can ' t afford to . Contact Stephanie Hayman on 01304362288 , or email info @ chequers . kitchen to find out more ; www . chequersdeal . co . uk .
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The Self-Care Cookbook , by Gemma Ogston
A beautiful book packed with over 60 nourishing and comforting plant-based recipes to boost your energy , help you sleep , and brighten your mood , in The Self- Care Cookbook , plant-based chef Gemma Ogston introduces us to eating as the ultimate form of self-care , whether you ’ re a full-time vegan , flexitarian , or just looking for simple recipes developed with wellness in mind . Each recipe has been crafted to nurture your body and mind . Organised by some of the core goals of self-care routines – Restore , Rebalance , Reflect , and Renew – The Self-Care Cookbook demonstrates countless ways to embrace your mood and understand your body ’ s needs through recipes as well as activities outside of the kitchen .
Eat Right : Eat Right , by Nick Barnard
Eschewing restrictive faddy eating trends by purporting that dairy-free , gluten-free diets aren ’ t for everyone , this book focuses on traditional methods of cooking encouraging the use of grass-fed , organic meats , and dairy , accompanied by lots of sprouted ( see above ), activated ( a soaking technique that neutralises naturally occurring anti-nutrients ) and fermented ( chock-a-block with probiotics and good bacteria ) foods .
Joe ’ s Family Food , by Joe Wicks
Joe Wicks deserves a mention for PE with Joe alone , which kept so many people moving during the darkest days of lockdown . He is also , however , a highly accomplished author . His latest tome , Joe ’ s Family Food contains 100 healthy , tasty , simple recipes to feed the whole family and is sure to provide new favourite go-to meals for speedy suppers , celebrations and everything in between . As the proud dad of two kids , Joe understands the realities of life as a busy parent . Sometimes you ’ re short of time , and it ’ s hard to come up with a balanced meal when you have a thousand things to think about . This book does the hard work for you , so cooking and sharing nutritious food can become a social , fun activity for your family .
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