Synopses & Reviews
Whether you're new to the 5:2 diet and you're thinking about giving it a go, or you're already a convert and are looking for recipes to improve your fasting days, this is the book for you.
Choose from a delicious range of satisfying light meals from a variety of world cuisines, all organized by mealtime so that you can quickly select a recipe.
Get your fasting day off to a good start with a breakfast of fragrant Moroccan baked eggs or chunky Maple-glazed granola.
Opt for a light lunch of Chicken burgers with tomato salsa, Chilli and coriander fish parcels or Smoky bacon and white bean soup to see you through the afternoon.
End the day with a serving of Lamb and flageolet bean stew, Chicken and spinach curry or a special meal of Lobster with shallots and vermouth.
You can even include sweet treats without breaking your diet - this selection includes Brûlée vanilla cheesecake, Chocolate and chestnut roulade and Cherry and nectarine pavlova.
Make the 5:2 diet a life choice with this indispensable recipe collection.
About the Author
Angela Dowden has a degree in Food Science from Nottingham University and has worked in the food industry for eight years as a nutritionist. For the last 15 years she has also worked as a journalist, writing for everybody from the World Cancer Research Fund to
Closer magazine, covering everything from energy density and the fat content of minced beef to the latest celebrity diet.
In 2012 she was awarded Nutrition and Health Writer/Broadcaster of the Year. Her nutrition philosophy is fad-free and pragmatic; she loves food and doesn't do lectures on lentils (although she thinks they're lovely too!).