The Science of Plant-based Nutrition: How to Enhance the Power of Plants for Optimal Health: The Sunday Times Bestseller

"The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition" by Rhiannon Lambert is a game-changer. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your routine, this book is a treasure trove of invaluable information.One of the standout features of this book is how it cuts through the noise of misinformation that seems to surround the topic of plant-based nutrition. In today's world, it's easy to get overwhelmed by conflicting advice and dubious claims, but Rhiannon's evidence-based approach provides clear, science-backed guidance that is both accessible and enlightening. Science-backed! So very key.What I appreciate most is the comprehensive nature of this book. Rhiannon covers everything from the basics of plant-based nutrition to the intricate details of how various nutrients impact our health. You'll learn about the benefits of different plant foods, how to create balanced meals, and even tips for making the transition to a plant-based lifestyle smooth and enjoyable.The writing is engaging and straightforward, making complex concepts easy to understand. The author's passion for the subject shines through on every page, and their expertise is evident in the depth of the information provided. The practical tips and meal ideas are incredibly helpful. The book adds value!One of the most impressive aspects of "The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition" is how it empowers readers to make informed decisions about their health. By debunking common myths and presenting facts in a clear, concise manner, Rhiannon equips us with the knowledge we need to take control of our nutrition and overall well-being.In summary, "The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition" is a must-read for anyone curious about plant-based eating. It's an excellent resource for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking to boost their intake of plant-based foods. Rhiannon has created a beautiful book that is also informative and inspiring. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to improve their health and embrace the power of plant-based nutrition!

In a world of ‘noise’ about ‘healthy eating’, where there is so much confusion and contradictory advice, Rhiannon’s latest book is an absolute tonic. The book doesn’t try and convert you to being a vegan (being a vegan/vegetarian and being plant based are very different!) but explains so much about the benefits of plant based living, introducing more plants into your diet and explaining how to make sensible, sustainable choices. This can include eating small amounts of good quality meat and fish. A truly realistic way of approaching healthy eating for life, rather than the latest fad, this book should be in all libraries, all schools and all hospitals as a bit of a bible on how to eat properly. It’s also beautifully photographed, which makes it a joy to read. Rhiannon is a registered nutritionist, and that’s clear to see from the book. I absolutely loved reading it, and continue to follow Rhiannon’s sensible, realistic advice both through her books and social media pages. A must buy!

Loving this book, so easy to read and understand. Learning something new every time I read a chapter 🤗

This is a fantastic book, I desperately want to eat more plants post menopause. This is a great book to keep delving into to check what I may be missing from my diet. It’s kept in the kitchen above the cooker for an easy grab. Highly recommend.

I have found this book so interesting and useful to help me make informed decisions on what I eat. There is so much useful info in this book that is non judgemental and clearly sets out information so you’re aware of the choices and their impact! I know I’m going to be picking this up to read different info often! Thanks Rhiannon, this is so good!!!

This an excellent book on food and nutrition. It is set out in short easy to understand articles that are well written and added by beautiful graphics. I have bought many books on this subject but most othem are long winded and full of jargon. This book is not written like a novel, it is easy to read and most importantly it is easy to put down and then pickup and carry on later. It covers a variety of food and health topics in detail , I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about food and nutrition.

Super informative and EASY to navigate and read! Going to have to read it all yet but starting a healthier journey not only for me but my toddler too and it has already enlightened me! Thank you 🤩! Can’t wait to have a cuppa and get really into it!

I have always learned and enjoyed Rhiannon Lamberts books! Everything you need to learn about plant based eating! Aiding for a healthier and happier you and planet!

I enjoyed reading the book. Because of the illustrations and simple text, I learned and remembered most of the information. I have implemented many things in my lifestyle. Reading the science behind plant-based nutrition helped me understand what's behind it. I started eating more greens and less processed foods naturally.

My wife got me this book for my birthday because I’m eating a plant-based diet these days, and she wanted me to know more about this type of diet.“The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition: How to Enhance the Power of Plants for Optimal Health,” is a neutrally written book that offers a ton of science-based information on a variety of foods, including some you might not know about. For instance, there is a chapter on the benefits of “nutritional yeast,” also known as nooch and described by author Rhiannon Lambert as “deactivated yeast that can be used to add flavor and nutrients to a plant-based diet.”Lambert describes her own interesting story in the introduction. At 17, she was a thriving soprano singer who received her education at The Royal Academy of Music and was performing at places such as Paris Fashion Week and Royal Albert Hall. “I appeared to be living the most thrilling life,” she writes.But the pressures of the music industry were too much for Lambert, so she pursued her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition and founded a clinic in 2016 called Rhitrition (love the name!). You have to figure that anyone who leaves a successful career in music for something else must really be interested in her new pursuit.Based on this book and the work in her clinic, the author is now thriving and highly knowledgeable in the food-health realm. She makes a point at the start to mention the “pseudoscience” health tips we are all inundated with these days, from our Instagram feeds to magazines to what you see on labels in grocery stores. The author begins with why nutrition is crucial and how it affects our bodies. As you read on, you’ll discover more specific topics such as the aforementioned nooch as well as heavier areas such as whether eating a plant-based diet helps prevent cancer.If you eat a plant-based diet, or are thinking of transitioning to one, “The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition" offers an easy-to-read, in-depth tool for you to discover healthy eating choices and how these foods affect your body.

This is an outstanding book. Every chapter has around a dozen subchapter, each of which is set up as a question, which is a brilliant approach because it helps the reader identify with, and be comfortable with, the science. The numerous photos, illustrations and charts are hugely helpful and very user-friendly. Once you get reading, it's honestly hard to put the book down!The chapters are:General NutritionIntroducing Plant-based NutritionPlant DiversityObtaining NutrientsPlant-based Cooking and ShoppingPlant-based Nutrition for Life and HealthNutrition TablesThe subchapter questions are those that people wonder about when moving to a more plant-based way of eating. A few examples that give a good idea of what to expect are:Is Plant-based Processed Food Healthier?How Can I Avoid Nutrient Deficiencies in Babies and ChildrenCan Plant-Based Nutrition Support Your Immunity?Can I Be a Plant-Based Athlete?What Is Cultured Meat?What Is Aquafaba? (and how to use it!)Should I Be Conscious of Iodine Intake?Will I Consume Too Many Carbohydrates?What Affects Nutrient Bioavailability?Is Plant-Based Nutrition Better for Your Bones?... and the list goes on.If you are curious about plant-based nutrition, or are already plant-based and want to know if you are doing it healthfully, this is absolutely THE book to read. I not only learned a lot, but I thoroughly enjoyed it,

Dorling Kindersely publishes gorgeous books and this one is no exception. Every page of this reference manual has beautiful photos or illustrations. I chose to look over this book because of the subject matter and my interest in nutrition as a cook and a person. After reading it from cover to cover, I find myself somewhat ambivalent in my feelings about it.On the positive side, it is a gorgeous book. It is chockfull of information. And, it is written for the general public: meaning that it keeps the biology and chemistry in check. It does not overwhelm one (at least it did not overwhelm me) with too much scientific terminology. For the most part I found many of the explanations to be very clear. For instance, there is a page explaining the different spectrum of plant-based eaters: from Omnivores to Vegans. I include a picture of that chart with this review. I found this chart to be the clearest way of explaining the different terms that I have seen to date. Similarly for other topics: Many of the explanations provided were spot on. The book is organized in chapters by general topics, and then, within each chapter, each pair of pages is composed in a Question-and-Answer format: with the Question making the Page heading and the rest of the two pages being the answer. Again, I am providing a photo to make this clearer. What this translates into is a book that is a reference manual.I also liked that this book’s writing tone is not preachy. The author is not stating that everyone needs to become a vegetarian or vegan. While she does recommend that everyone increase the quantity of vegetables they consume, she provides both health and environmental reasons for why you should adopt this course of action. If you are considering becoming a full-fledge vegetarian or vegan, she provides you with the information on what are the nutritional shortcomings of these choices and how you can overcome them. She also has chapters that address specific situations: For instance, pregnant women and their unique nutritional needs during pregnancy (meat-eaters through vegans) or the elderly, etc. She also does a good job of debunking the idea of the popular fad diets and points out that each person is a unique individual and has unique nutritional needs within broad guidelines.On the negative side because of the construction of this book as a reference manual, much of the information is repetitive. To make it even more obvious, she cross-references many of the statements from chapter to chapter. Since I read the book from cover to cover, this became very obvious and really detracted from my enjoyment of the book. Secondly, I was very surprised at the quantity of editing errors. This has to be blamed on the publisher and to give just two examples: On pages 68-69 the acronym for Short Chain Fatty Acid (which should be SCFA) is consistently presented as SFCA. On page 94 we see an arithmetic error where 45 to 65 percent of 2000 is presented as 225 to 325 (it should be 900 to 1300).However, the author does not get away Scot-free either! She proposed a point system to monitor how well you are progressing towards, or are following a plant-forward diet. The problem is that she provides no guidance on what quantity of vegetables constitute a point in her system. So, for instance, onions give you a point. So, does putting a single, thin, slice of onion on your half-pound cheeseburger give you the benefit of a point of vegetables?These are the kinds of problems that are distracting from a book of this quality. In this case, they caused me to take away one star from what would otherwise be a five star review.