A day at the beach is not complete without a good book. (Or, if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, an evening in front of the fire.)
Make the most of the break by settling in with one of the top titles from our healthy holiday reading list. From aspirational cookbooks to fascinating science, you really won’t want to put these down.
1. Why Diets Make Us Fat by Dr Sandra Aamodt.
This time of year, the market is swamped with diet books. A welcome antidote, Dr Aamodt’s book explores the science of why diets don’t work, with case studies and her own experience as a yo-yo dieter. It will give you vindication for every diet that failed you – and a better solution.
2. The Great Aussie Bloke Slim-Down by Peter FitzSimons.
Peter FitzSimons isn’t one to mince his words. If you’re a bloke (or know a bloke) who appreciates straight-talking, you’ll love this story “of one man who had the guts to lose his gut”. Quitting sugar isn’t just for girls, after all.
3. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.
Just before completing his training as neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with terminal cancer. But this powerful, posthumous memoir is less about dying than living. By the time you turn the last page, you’ll be ready to live to the fullest. A must-read for the new year.
4. The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight.
This brilliant parody of self-help manuals subverts all the rules and regulations we put on our lives. Finally, an empowering manual that teaches mindfulness and “slowing down” without the woo-woo talk. Warning: explicit content ahead!
5. River Cottage A to Z by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Food geeks, this one is for you. Composed of essays from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s friends and experts, this behemoth of a book will tell you everything you need to know about the health benefits, sustainability and cooking methods of food. And yes, it has recipes, too.
6. The Oldest Foods on Earth by John Newton.
Get ahead of one of the biggest trends of 2017 – native foods. Discover the untapped power of native foods (did you know the Kakadu plum has 600 times the vitamin C of oranges?) and learn how to cook them with recipes from Maggie Beer, Peter Gilmore and more. You’ll never look at bush tucker the same way.
7. 101 Ways to Live Well by Lonely Planet.
Lonely Planet’s speciality is travel guides, but you won’t be able to appreciate the planet unless your physical and mental health is in check. From simple yoga diagrams to 10-minute meditations to quirky nutrition tips, this book makes healthy living easy.
What’s on your holiday reading list?
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