If you want to eat well but still enjoy your food, these e-books are full of ideas. The Well Nourished Lunchbox wellnourished.com.au Ask any mum the worst thing about school term and she'll likely say it's packing lunches, especially ones that come home uneaten. Trying to make sure the kids eat well during the day is a challenge for many parents but Gold Coast naturopath and wellness blogger Georgia Harding has a huge following of mums taking her tips to create delicious and healthy lunches kids want to eat. Georgia launched her latest e-book, The Well Nourished Lunchbox, in January to rave reviews. The fully-interactive 150-page ebook contains more than 50 recipes but also more than 200 variations to suit various dietary requirements including nut-free, wheat-free, and refined sugar-free options. She also includes serving sizes, preparation and cook time so you know how long it will take, detailed descriptions of how each recipe can benefit your health and wellbeing, storage and serving suggestions and an ingredient glossary to help stock your pantry and gain an understanding of the ingredients you're using. Georgia also offers a money-back guarantee on the ebook. The Wholesome Life elsaswholesomelife.com Ellie Bullen. Just scrolling through the pictures of the food included in this plant-based recipe book makes you hungry. Ellie Bullen, the beauty and brains behind Elsa's Wholesome Life, published her first recipe ebook at the end of last year. It's a stunning spread of 64 vegan recipes, ranging from simple raw treats to more challenging recipes. An Honours student in nutrition and dietetics, Ellie also includes nutritional information and lifestyle tips. "All of my recipes are plant based and almost all are also gluten free," she says. "But these recipes aren't just for vegans, and those eating gluten-free. They can be enjoyed by everyone. "I want this project to help introduce anyone and everyone to eating a more wholesome diet and enjoy it too." Desserts Raw and Simple julesgalloway.com Jules Galloway. A Choc Cherry Pie that's good for you. Or perhaps a Pina Colada Cheesecake is more likely to tempt your tastebuds. Either way, this tasty treat ebook from Byron Bay-based naturopath Jules Galloway means you'll never have to feel guilty about dessert again. She includes 25 easy-to-make raw desserts, which means not only are they sweet to eat and kind to your body but there's also the added bonus that there's no baking required. Jules says her step-by-step instructions and expert tips and tricks make the recipes foolproof, even for newbies, meaning you can turn out beautiful creations every time. Ronaldo Fulieri. Photo: Richard Gosling Ronaldo's Super Power of Nutrition ebook ronaldofulieri.com Ronaldo Fulieri has been one of the Gold Coast's favourite healthy foodies for years. The inspiring and passionate Brazilian is a chef and qualified nutritionist and can often be found on a stage presenting his healthy recipes and zest for life to audiences wanting to know how to eat healthier. He is the author of seven recipe books, including five ebooks, one of which is the electronic version of his Super Power of Nutrition. Fusing traditional Brazilian flavours with the tastes of Australia, this ebook sets out to help readers fall in love with making good food and also understanding the benefits of a nutritious diet. "One of my biggest passions is to study and teach about food, cooking, fitness, natural therapies and, above all, the ‘superpower' of nutrition, to achieve wellness and optimal health," he says. From Our Kitchen to Yours aussiewellnesswomen.com.au A dish from the e-book From Our Kitchen to Yours. This special collection is the combined effort of more than 40 of Australia's leading wellness bloggers, authors and business women, including several from the Gold Coast. All proceeds from the sale of the ebook goes directly to the Luke Batty Foundation to raise funds for the victims of domestic violence — so far it has raised more than $25,000. There are 43 delicious recipes, contributed by women who have businesses dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Local contributors include the above listed Georgia Harding and Jules Galloway, as well as Vanessa Nixon of Pura Coconuts and Louise Mackie of the Yogi Tree. More than 90 per cent of the recipes are wheat-free, and there are many dairy-free, gluten-free and Thermomix friendly recipes included. There are sweet and savoury options, and a collection of chocolate cookie recipes.
