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

by Rhiannon Lambert

With an overwhelming weight of evidence suggesting that plant-based eating is the way forward for both the planet and people, there are a wealth of misconceptions and unanswered questions that need to be addressed to help support not just the health of the population, but the health of the planet, too.

In The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition, leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to equip you with everything you need to know about plant-based diets, separating fact from fiction to help you and your family understand the importance of nutrition on our health while minimizing the impact we have on the environment. As with any diet, when you change what you eat, you also have to change the way you eat and how you think about food. This is simple, flexible, and nutritionally approved advice to help you navigate a plant-based diet without compromising on health. It's more important than ever to execute this way of eating correctly and to equip you all with the need-to-know nutritional basics.

Covering every conceivable topic—from vegan and plant-based diets, sustainability, physical and mental health outcomes, and nutrition across the lifespan, to individual nutrients and supplements (and everything in between)—this book offers clear answers with informative graphics, making it easy to understand in order to enable you to make informed decisions that are best suited to your lifestyles about what, when, and how to eat responsibly for our own and the planet's health and happiness.

Genres: Health, Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Nutrition

Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2024

Reviews

[Sian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great and easy to read introduction to plant-based nutrition, supported by beautiful illustrations.

The science isn't overwhelming and each section is digestible (no pun intended!). Perfect for beginners, like me, and those at the beginning of their plant-based lifestyle journey (or simply want to know more about the power of plants and wholefood nutrition!).

However, those already familiar and comfortable with the basics might find this too simplistic.

Overall, I took a lot away from it as a solid, foundational building block that I can now build on. 💚🌱

[Billie White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book because I have a plethora of food allergies, but I didn’t realize this book was somewhat hesitant for people to be completely plant based (because of missing many key nutrients). The author did a great job at explaining what foods you need to be eating. It was very helpful to look at alternative options for nutritious food that I can no longer have.

This has helped me in my journey to a healthier life.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

Loved the content, but the author / narrators constant mispronunciation of words and theatre kid / stage production delivery was so off putting and made this audiobook a slog to get through.

Definitely recommend reading over listening

[Genevieve Minota · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt really torn about giving this book three stars: it feels too low and too high at the same time.

The content itself is great as far as a basic introduction to plant-based nutrition goes. It’s easy to read with lovely, informative graphics.

However, there are far too many editorial errors for a book in this price range. Some mistakes were as innocuous as spacing errors and spelling typos (e.g. “die,t” instead of “diet”), while others included more problematic figure typos (e.g. “1100g” instead of “100g”) which could lead people astray.

This is a poor reflection on DK rather than the author herself.

[Eglė P · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can’t finish this book. I tried the audiobook and the author does this overly concerned tone whenever some environmental, poverty or similar issue is mentioned. It’s also a bit ridiculous knowing she has a clinic in Harley Street and only serves rich people (I mean, it’s Harley Street, not NHS).

Also, I didn’t realised this is so basic, but that’s on me. I don’t need to be told what a plant is.

[Christy Copeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written informative book.

[JS · Rating 3 out of 5]

The text is riddled with silly mistakes.