Looking for new wellness books? The Library has new books covering this topic hitting our shelves every month. Below you will find a list of some of our newest wellness titles!
These titles are available at the Davenport Public Library at the time of this writing. Descriptions have been provided by the publisher.
How Not to Get Sick: A Cookbook and Guide to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lose Weight, and Fight Chronic Disease by Benjamin Bikman PhD and Diana Keuilian
Internationally renowned scientist Benjamin Bikman and fitness coach and recipe developer Diana Keuilian translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance.
In this companion guide featuring 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, Bikman has teamed up with the fitness expert and recipe developer Diana Keuilian to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance. Together, they translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps. You can make dramatic improvements in your insulin sensitivity, resist chronic illness, attain a healthy weight, and improve your energy.
In part one, learn how to assess your health and understand the science behind insulin resistance. In part two, discover a three-pronged approach to reversing insulin resistance or maintaining insulin sensitivity, plus meal plans incorporating intermittent fasting. And in part three, get the tools to put the plan into action, with beginner-friendly exercises and more than 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes.
Illustrated with stunning full-color photography and chock-full of knowledge and encouragement, How Not to Get Sick is an essential resource for healthy living. – BenBella Books
The New Whole30: The Definitive Plan to Transform Your Health, Habits, and Relationship with Food by Melissa Urban
A modern guide to the Whole30, featuring an updated approach to food freedom, the Original and Plant-Based programs, and over 100 new recipes.
Since its debut in 2009, the #1 New York Times bestselling Whole30 program has helped millions of people radically transform their health, habits, and relationship with food and discover lasting food freedom. Grounded in nutrition and behavior change science and 15 years of clinical evidence, the Whole30 has been praised by countless doctors and dietitians and is supported by thousands of glowing testimonials.
Inspired by her community, the newest research, and the ever-changing food landscape, Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban has expanded the program to be even more accessible, supportive, and effective. In The New Whole30, you’ll find completely updated rules, language, and success strategies for every phase of your journey.
In her signature direct and empathic style, Melissa distills more than a decade of expert knowledge and experience into the essential resource for Whole30 alumni and first timers alike. The New Whole30 is sure to be your ultimate guide to success. – Rodale Books
Plantifully Simple: 100 Plant-Based Recipes and Meal Plans for Health and Weight-Loss (a Cookbook) by Kiki Nelson
Reclaim your health with Kiki Nelson’s all-new super simple plant-based recipes and a 28-day meal plan that will kickstart new habits and enable you to maintain your health and weight loss.
Whether you want to prevent diabetes and stroke, sleep better, heal PCOS, resolve any number of health concerns associated with weight, are trying to shed those last ten pounds, or you are simply in a maintenance stage, Plantifully Simple is for you.
Kiki Nelson, who lost seventy pounds on a plant-based diet and eliminated her risk for diabetes and stroke, shares the recipes, meal plans, plate-building, and mindset she adopted to reclaim her health—and keep off the weight. Here, she offers 100 all-new recipes that are as delicious as they are satisfying: they depend on luscious fruits and vegetables as well as comforting and satisfying carbs so you will never be bored or hungry—or feel restricted. Kiki knows that to lose weight you need a plan, and here she offers two foolproof plans. Both can deliver results, and offer freedom and peace of mind when it comes to making food choices. – S&S / Simon Element
Take Control of Your IBS: The Step-By-Step Guide That Actually Works by Kirsten Jackson
Take Control of Your IBS is the road-tested, practical guide that will change your life. Offering simple, fad-free professional advice, it will help you diagnose issues, bring comfort and reduce symptoms and flare-ups.
With so much misinformation out there for those of us with irritable bowel syndrome, it can be hard to know where to start. Drawing on scientific research and personal experience, consultant dietitian Kirsten Jackson guides you through each step.
By laying strong foundations in your mental well-being, sleep optimisation, movement and nutrition as well as finding the right treatment, you can get back to the things you enjoy in life.
- Find out how to get the right tests for your symptoms
- Learn the tried-and-tested process that has been used in practice with thousands of IBS sufferers
- Hear real-life experiences from people who have improved their lives
The good news is – it is possible to manage your IBS. This book shows you how. – Bloomsbury Publishing
The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: 101 Brain-Healthy Recipes to Protect Your Mind and Boost Your Mood by Serena Ball
Boost your brain power, protect your memory, and balance your mood with the sunny flavors and proven benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Following the bestselling success of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook and The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly share more than 100 recipes specifically formulated with your brain and mood in mind.
With recipes that provide “food for thought,” from breakfast to dessert, as well as snacks, sides, and small plates, you’ll reach for this book again and again—whether you’re cooking a family dinner or a meal for a large gathering. Dishes include Mediterranean Sun Gold Granola, Berry Smart Seeded Dressing Over Greens, Green Falafel Fritters with Red Pepper Sauce, Sizzling Shrimp and Peppers with Cilantro, Moroccan Spiced Hot Chocolate, and more.
Eating a Mediterranean diet is one of the most effective ways to protect and enhance your brain health, halt inflammation, improve symptoms of depression, and help to reduce daily stress. Research shows results in less than two months—but good nutrition only works if you want to eat the food.
That’s where The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook comes in. Serena and Deanna’s smart recipes are layered with enticing Mediterranean flavors and the most potent brain-boosting ingredients. This book solves the dilemma of “what’s for dinner” while enhancing your brain and mood with every dish. – BenBella Books
The Young Forever Cookbook: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes for Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life by Mark Hyman
The companion cookbook to Dr. Hyman’s #1 New York Times bestseller Young Forever, featuring more than 100 delicious recipes to support a long, youthful life.
Dr. Mark Hyman’s revolutionary book Young Forever revealed how to reverse the biological hallmarks of aging through easy and accessible dietary, lifestyle, and longevity strategies. In this companion cookbook, Dr. Hyman shares more than 100 satisfying recipes to help you eat your way to a longer life.
Rooted in the latest science, the recipes in The Young Forever Cookbook feature good fats, quality proteins, nutrient-dense vegetables, leafy greens, and a variety of other ingredients proven to support longevity. You’ll find a range of meals and snacks designed to fight inflammation, boost your immune system, and promote healthy aging, including:
- Roasted Red Pepper and Zucchini Frittata
- Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps
- Braised Pomegranate Lamb Shanks
- Roasted Rhubarb-Strawberry Coconut Crumble
- And many more
With mouthwatering options for every lifestyle and diet, The Young Forever Cookbook is your guide to maintaining a healthy life—and creating a healthier future. – Little Brown Spark