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The Plant-Based Diet Revolution

28 days to a happier gut and a healthier you
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The Plant-Based Diet Revolution by Dr Alan Desmond and Bob Andrew is a compelling guide that delves into the benefits and simplicity of adopting a plant-based diet. It provides practical advice, easy-to-follow recipes, and scientific insights to help individuals transition to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle through plant-based eating. The book aims to inspire readers with its potential health benefits and positive impact on the environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet. It's perfect for those looking to improve their health through delicious, easy-to-prepare plant-based recipes while learning more about the impact of food choices on overall well-being.

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Leading Gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond and Chef Bob Andrew show how to transform your health by switching to a whole-food plant-based diet in just 28-days

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'This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves!' Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear

'Get ready, because this book is going to change your life in so many positive ways!' Kathy Freston, New York Times best-selling author of Clean Protein

Dr Alan Desmond's The Plant-Based Diet Revolution will introduce a new era of delicious food that promotes a healthy mind, body and gut. Long live - and live long - in the Revolution!' Dr Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled

With clear scientific explanation, colourful illustrations, and dozens of easy, tasty recipes, Dr Desmond has created an instant classic that gently guides you through the delicious transition to a health-promoting, plant-based diet.' Dr Michael Klaper

As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, 'What should we eat?' has become one of the most important questions of the 21st century. Dr Alan Desmond cuts through the diet confusion to explain how we can all unlock the power of a healthy gut and optimise our overall well-being by simply putting more plants on our plate.

Alongside clear explanations of the science and 80 beautifully illustrated and completely plant-based recipes, you'll find 'the 28-day revolution', the essential step-by-step guide to discovering the true power of a plant-based diet for yourself.

Join The Plant-Based Diet Revolution today and unleash the true power of the food on your plate!

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The Plant-Based Diet Revolution by Dr Alan Desmond and Bob Andrew is celebrated for its comprehensive approach to encouraging a plant-based diet, backed by clear scientific explanations and engaging recipes. It offers a compelling argument for the health benefits of plant-based eating, combining practical guidance with expert insights to make the dietary transition easier. Readers and reviewers commend its accessible style and the variety of delicious recipes, positioning it as a transformative resource for healthier living.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529308686

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Yellow Kite

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 895g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Dr Alan Desmond is a Consultant Gastroenterologist based in Devon. Board Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, he completed his specialist training in Cork, Dublin and Oxford. He has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals.

A well-known figure in the gut health medical world, Dr Desmond also has excellent connections within the plant-based community - he appears on podcasts, the Plant-based News tv channel and runs gut health courses with Happy Pear. He has his own private practice, The Devon Gut Clinic www.devongutclinic.com.

Chef Bob Andrew is an accomplished chef whose formative experiences range from working in the vibrant restaurant scene in Brighton to living off-grid on an organic smallholding in Tasmania. He went on to become head chef at the renowned Riverford Field Kitchen, where he developed his passion for serving the best local and organic produce. He continues to work with Riverford, primarily as recipe developer for their famous veg boxes. He has worked with Dr Desmond in the clinical setting, developing healthy eating plans for patients with Crohn's disease.

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