Kickstart 2021 with the help of these self- help authors
Looking for some inspiration for the new year? Liz Connor shares the best new titles to look out for
The new year is here, which means a shed load of wellbeing and self- help books are out – just in time for those resolutions.
The Right Carb: How To Enjoy Carbs With Over 50 Simple, Nutritious Recipes For Good Health by Nicola Graimes
Carbs have gained a bit of a bad rep in recent years, but this collection of delicious, comforting recipes will see you through the darkest days of January with plenty of guilt- free grub on your plate. Using the latest scientific evidence, bestselling author Nicola Graimes explains how eating the right carbs in moderate amounts is the key to good health – providing energy, improving digestion and mood, as well as aiding sleep. Pavilion, £ 9.99
Clean 7: Supercharge The Body’s Natural Ability To Heal Itself by Alejandro Junger
LA cardiologist Alejandro Junger’s latest book is a fascinating deep dive into the suggested benefits of functional medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and intermittent fasting. The author argues that while each one of these practices can have positive effects, the combination of all three can have a healing effect on the body in the longterm. Includes a seven- day programme which claims to help rid the body of toxins. Harperone, £ 12.99
The Plant Power Doctor: A Simple Prescription For A Healthier You by Dr Gemma Newman
Thinking of giving Veganuary a go? GP Gemma Newman shares simple tips for making the switch to a greener plate, while explaining the science that shows how eating more plants is linked with improved health and wellbeing. Newman also divulges how plant- powered eating has had a transformative effect on her own life, and how switching up your diet can lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity.
Ebury, £ 16.99
The Energy Equation: From The Naked Ape To The Knackered Ape by Dr Sarah Myhill and Craig Robinson
This handy self- help book explains how we can all find more energy as we get into the swing of the new year.
Former GP Sarah Myhill uses her expertise in treating patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and ME, applying the same principles of balancing energy generation with energy use, to help banish those feelings of being constantly tired. Hammersmith, £ 12.99, published 20 January
The Japanese Guide To Healthy Drinking: Advice From A Sakéloving Doctor On How Alcohol Can Be Good For You by Kaori Haishi and Dr Shinichi Asabe
Many of us love to relax with a glass of wine in the evening, but it’s well known that alcohol is associated with health risks. This science- driven book, already a huge hit in Japan, looks at how you can approach booze in a way that doesn’t sabotage your health. Written by journalist Kaori Haishi, alongside liver specialist Dr Shinichi Asabe, the guide interviews 25 physicians, including a sleep specialist who explains how regular nightcaps can cause depression. Robinson, £ 14.99
Keep Sharp: How To Build A Better Brain At Any Age by Dr Sanjay Gupta
Keep Sharp looks at the lessons we can learn from so- called ‘ super brained’ people in their 80s and 90s, while debunking some common myths about ageing and cognitive decline. Dr Sanjay Gupta explores whether there’s an optimal diet or lifestyle for keeping the brain in good health as we age, as well as some of the changes we can make to avoid brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s.
Headline Home, £ 14.99
Feel Great Lose Weight: Long Term, Simple Habits For Lasting And Sustainable Weight Loss by Dr Rangan Chatterjee
TV doctor and podcaster Rangan Chatterjee is back with another healthy living bible, this time focusing on a conscious, long- lasting approach to weight loss. Chatterjee helps readers get to the root cause of their weight gain, nourish their body with whole foods and build techniques for keeping the pounds off in a healthy, sustainable way. If you’re looking for a safe, medically- approved and gentle approach to weight loss that doesn’t involve crash diets, this is one to throw onto your to- read pile in the new year.
Penguin Books, £ 16.99