The ‘Mind’ Book Club – Cookbook Edit
In our new bi-weekly series for members of balanceclub, we delve into new books in the health and wellness sphere. From fiction to non-fiction, memoirs to self-help, poetry to cookbooks – we are exploring it all! This week, we are taking a look at cookbooks that incorporate mental health and wellbeing – the perfect way to nourish both body and mind.
Table for Two: Recipes for the Ones You Love by Bre Graham
Looking to impress someone special? Whether it’s your mum, best friend, or partner, Table for Two by food writer Bre Graham offers recipes for meals made for two, combining her acts of service love language, love for cooking, and passion for nourishing connections. From dishes that are quick and fuss-free to extravagant weekend meals, this cookbook is about creating shared experiences around food. Graham includes illustrated essays and menus for every occasion, showing that cooking is not just about nutrition but connection. The book encourages you to embrace the joy of food, risk looking a little silly with spaghetti twirled straight from your fork, and create moments that make both cook and dinner feel like an important occasion – even if it's only a takeaway. It’s the ultimate guide to saying “I love you” through cooking.
The How Not to Die Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger & Gene Stone
From the author of the international bestseller How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger brings science straight to your kitchen. This beautifully illustrated cookbook combines over 100 plant-based recipes with cutting-edge nutritional research aimed at preventing and reversing disease. Greger shows how food can act as medicine, helping to combat heart disease, cancer, and other leading health risks without side effects. Each recipe is designed to be accessible, delicious, and sustainable, giving readers practical ways to incorporate evidence-based nutrition into daily life. In a world full of health fads and quick fixes, this cookbook provides a grounded, science-backed approach to long-term wellbeing.
Mind Food: Plant-Based Recipes for Positive Mental Health by Lauren Lovatt
Award-winning plant-based chef Lauren Lovatt presents Mind Food, a cookbook designed to nourish both the body and mind. Drawing on years of research and personal experience with her own mental health, Lovatt’s recipes focus on whole foods, seasonal ingredients, and brain-supporting superfoods. From energy-boosting stir-fries to comforting pumpkin arancini and stress-relieving CBD-infused dishes, each recipe combines taste with functional benefits for mood and wellbeing. Beyond food, Mind Food offers a holistic approach to lifestyle, connecting mindfulness, seasonal eating, and creativity in the kitchen. It’s a guide for anyone seeking emotional balance, mental clarity, and a deeper connection to the world around them.
