Eating a good balanced diet is the single biggest contribution you can make to your own health and that of your family’s. Food is a truly empowering force and yet, sadly, many people are both ignorant of its benefits and scared and intimidated of its potential impact.

This approachable and informative volume from Jane Clarke, takes us through the ages of our lives – Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Middle Age, Retirement and Old Age. Each section explains what is going on in the body, shares challenges and joys, informs us which foods are best, what to focus on in our diets and the beneficial effects we can expect. Quick and simple ideas will help you or a member of your family feel better right now.

As importantly as clinical expertise this book is about eating well, delicious and simple recipes that incorporate all of Jane’s good advice show that it is easy to love food, eat well and stay healthy.

"Jane Clarke is an exceptional nutritionist. She loves food and is a great cook!" Jamie Oliver