Up Your Veggies

100 plant-forward recipes for the whole family. How many times have you heard a parent tell their kids to eat their veggies? Kids aren’t the only problem though: according to the NHS, only 28% of adults in the UK are eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Whether you’re a vegetarian, flexitarian or just looking to eat more plants, this book’s for you. Bestselling author Toby Amidor wants to help you overcome popular barriers like taste, cost and effort in order to eat more vegetables, which can help provide your body with the nutrition it needs to thrive and help lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In this cookbook you will find 100 delicious plant forward recipes that you can personalize to your liking. Looking to serve yourself chicken but add a plant-based protein for a family member? Toby provides simple swaps to make sure everyone at the table is happy. She also keeps cooking time, budget and accessibility in mind. Recipes range from appetizers to bowls and include Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Dip, Speedy Vegetable Soup, Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Shredded Chicken and Poached Egg Superfood Bowl. Up Your Veggies is truly a celebration of vegetables — their delicious flavours, gorgeous colours, and important contributions to overall health.