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Not in the hands of of Italian food and low-carb specialists Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a combined ninety-three years of cooking experience and several bestsellers between them, Katie and Giancarlo have become leading advocates for the health benefits of a low-carb diet. Here, they show you how, in more than eighty fabulous Italian recipes combining healthy ingredients with a little kitchen know-how, you can still eat some of the tastiest food on the planet while shedding weight and achieving a healthier, happier and more energized you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Expert nutritionist Jenny Phillips introduces the book, defining the Mediterranean diet and relating it to the Caldesi's tried-and-tested approach. Using the recipes that follow and the Caldesi's bespoke CarbScale, anyone can enjoy delicious low-carb Italian food, from sugar-free dolci and low-carb pizza to portion-controlled pasta with abundant vegetables and delicious sauces.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43127992090802,"sku":"9781914239588","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781914239588_22be124d-4662-43a5-8381-ffc19f786042.jpg?v=1786030627"},{"product_id":"9780600638964","title":"The Diabetes Air Fryer Cookbook","description":"\u003cb\u003e100 simple recipes to lose weight and beat type 2 diabetes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ultimate guide to using the air fryer to cook easy, delicious and healthy meals that will help you take control of, and even reverse, type 2 diabetes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Katie shows you how to prepare and cook easy and delicious meals using this most valuable kitchen tool. From breakfasts to simple midweek meals, large cuts of meat for a family meal to magical low carb desserts and cakes - always with its firm focus on weight loss and healthy eating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These recipes are invaluable for the millions of people living with type 2 diabetes. Katie proves that you don't have to sacrifice flavor to take control of your health!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A leading advocate for low carb eating, Katie's expert advice for diabetes-friendly air fryer cooking is supported by contributions from GP Dr David Unwin, clinical psychologist Dr Jen Unwin, and qualified nutritionist Jenny Phillips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Featuring one hundred delicious recipes perfect for the air fryer that will show how it is a great addition to any kitchen - and can change your life for the better!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292685939061,"sku":"9780600638964","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780600638964_6910816c-fb4b-48d3-a497-e8b16db5faa9.jpg?v=1786014888"},{"product_id":"9780857839183","title":"The 30-Minute Diabetes Cookbook","description":"\u003cb\u003e80 quick and delicious recipes to help beat diabetes for good from bestselling authors Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can be a real shock. How do you try to lose weight and eat healthily when you also have so little time to cook and shop? Katie and Giancarlo provide the answers with 80 mouthwatering recipes that can all be made in just 30 minutes or less, so you can eat well every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the whole family, there are weekday suppers, no-cook meals to throw together in minutes, feasts for special occasions and even scrumptious desserts, as well as a month of daily meal plans. Learn how to become low-carb savvy, shop smart and you will soon start to see obvious health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the unique combination of two chefs, pioneering GP and diabetes specialist Dr David Unwin and highly respected nutritionist Jenny Philips, this life-changing book provides the complete plan for beating diabetes for good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295062667637,"sku":"9780857839183","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780857839183_29930f62-f0b9-4a46-b752-94d5a0cb468b.jpg?v=1786015658"},{"product_id":"9780857838575","title":"The Reverse Your Diabetes Cookbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eRecipes to help control diabetes naturally with diet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi are back to guide you through how to reverse the progress of diabetes, lose weight and bring your blood sugar down to a normal level. This new book is full of simple, delicious recipes that encourage and help you to sustain permanent lifestyle change. Katie and Giancarlo share their personal experience of diabetes and weight loss to empower you to make your own informed decisions about food, without sacrificing any of the flavor. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Reverse Your Diabetes Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is packed full of mouthwatering low-carb dishes using easy-to-source, inexpensive ingredients. With recipes to address common pitfalls, such as food on the go and take-to-work lunches, this is food to fill you up without fattening you up. Katie and Giancarlo's experienced approach make this a go-to diet that will help you to achieve lasting, life-changing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An inspiring recipe book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Daily Mail on The Diabetes Weight-Loss Cookbook\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295372685685,"sku":"9780857838575","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780857838575_d194adb7-826b-4fdc-b3d0-75068bee4c1c.jpg?v=1786015649"},{"product_id":"9780857836229","title":"The Diabetes Weight-Loss Cookbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOut now: \u003ci\u003eThe Diabetes Air Fryer: Over 100 easy, low carb recipes and meal plans to lose weight and beat type 2 diabetes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs seen on \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eITV's \u003ci\u003eSave Money: Lose Weight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I've got this book and it's fantastic' Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'an inspiring recipe book' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The food has been filling and quite simple to make... I'm not missing anything. I am satisfied.' Sharon, tester on ITV's \u003ci\u003eSave Money: Lose Weight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I believe we have eaten our way into this epidemic of diabetes and obesity and that we can eat our way out of it' Dr David Unwin from his Foreword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2012 Giancarlo Caldesi was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Since adopting a low-carb diet he has lost almost 4 stone and put his diabetes into remission - transforming his and his family's health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking with nutritionist Jenny Phillips, Giancarlo and his wife Katie show you how to enjoy a low carb but not no-carb way of life with simple recipes using easy-to-source ingredients that will fill you up without fattening you up. Steak and Chips are still on the menu, as are delicious curries such as Butter Chicken and Spinach Paneer, even puddings like Hot Chocolate Pots or Peanut Butter \u0026amp; Jelly Cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn initial diagnosis of diabetes can be shocking and the masses of information daunting, but Katie and Giancarlo share their personal experience of diabetes and weight loss to empower you to make your own informed decisions about food, without sacrificing any of the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295407321461,"sku":"9780857836229","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780857836229_db0f509c-8e5a-4ab2-93c7-13b618febef2.jpg?v=1786015623"},{"product_id":"9780857839831","title":"The Low Carb Weight-Loss Cookbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOut now: \u003ci\u003eThe Diabetes Air Fryer: Over 100 easy, low carb recipes and meal plans to lose weight and beat type 2 diabetes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The perfect cookbook for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Taubes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The cookbook every diabetic needs.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dr Aseem Malhotra on \u003ci\u003eThe 30 Minute Diabetes Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An inspiring recipe book'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e on\u003ci\u003e The Diabetes Weight-Loss Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet bestselling authors \u003cb\u003eKatie and Giancarlo Caldesi \u003c\/b\u003eshow you how to prepare delicious low-carb meals that change the habits of a lifetime. Their CarbScale spans everything from strict keto for anyone needing to lose a lot of weight fast, to a moderate low-carb guide for those who want to eat well and keep their metabolic health in check, so there's an option for you, whatever your health goals. Unveil a healthier new you and discover how to live well for life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295416693109,"sku":"9780857839831","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780857839831_1ff0646c-43bb-4af2-b8e3-6406544d5581.jpg?v=1786015683"},{"product_id":"9781784886622","title":"Recipes from Venice","description":"\u003cb\u003eRecipes from Venice\u003c\/b\u003e is a culinary exploration of this well-loved Italian city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi have dodged the tourists, drawing inspiration from less obvious areas of Italy's magical city, to unearth the most delicious and authentic recipes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Try some hot polpette (salty pork rissoles) or sarde in saor (marinated sardines) with a glass of wine with friends. The traditional Venetian pasta, bigoli, served with a delicious fresh fish salsa is a signature dish that you’ll cook time and time again. 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Heading to Noto, almonds feature in some of Italy’s most memorable desserts including a classic Semifreddo to a refreshing Almond Granita (served with fresh brioche, for dunking). No Sicilian book would be complete without Pasta Alla Norma (pasta with tomatoes and eggplants) and the classic, ricotta-filled sweet delight Cannoli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of breathtaking photographs of the islands and Katie’s anecdotes of their travels, \u003ci\u003eRecipes from Sicily \u003c\/i\u003eis a stunning cookbook and visual feast of one of Italy’s most amazing destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305273799029,"sku":"9781784887520","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781784887520_ee41eec1-c4b2-44be-9610-b38ae56f5c4f.jpg?v=1786026045"},{"product_id":"9781804192405","title":"Preserving","description":"\u003cb\u003eCovering Italian cured charcuterie inspired by Giancarlo's family recipes, jams and chutneys evoking Katie's memories of cooking with her mother to pickling, fermenting, freezing and pressure canning Katie and Giancarlo combine traditional tried-and-tested methods with a thoroughly modern perspective.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Preserving - making the most of seasonal abundance and creating foods from scratch at home - is very on-trend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Katie and Giancarlo embarked on a two year-long journey to discover the different methods of conserving food, from smoking fish in Scotland to drying chillies in Sri Lanka, and this book collects their favorite recipes and invaluable advice on equipment, timings and ingredients. Covering Italian cured charcuterie inspired by Giancarlo's family recipes, jams and chutneys evoking Katie's memories of cooking with her mother to pickling, fermenting, freezing and pressure canning they combine traditional tried-and-tested methods with a thoroughly modern perspective. This comprehensive guide to conserving - from jams and chutneys to cures and smokes - includes all the essential technical information you need to make perfect preserves.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56306916163957,"sku":"9781804192405","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804192405_eb6545ca-61e1-497a-8389-6e1874110b17.jpg?v=1786027077"},{"product_id":"9781914239618","title":"The Diabetes Weight-Loss Plan","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-follow plan, packed with delicious recipes and expert advice, that makes losing weight and combating metabolic disease simple, tasty and sustainable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good intentions and a shelf full of cookbooks aren't enough to sustain a healthy eating lifestyle. What you need is a plan. A plan underpinned by simple-to-follow low carb and sugar kitchen principles that will help the accomplished, or the less-than accomplished, cook lose weight, combat metabolic diseases and sustain a new way of eating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With its simple approach, \u003ci\u003eThe Diabetes Weight-Loss Meal Planner\u003c\/i\u003e will get you started on a healthier lifestyle that's easy to maintain, with weekly meal plans - including meat and completely vegetarian variants - and over 80 delicious low carb recipes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Katie's unique table of Carb Swaps, bespoke CarbScale and calorie and carb counts for every recipe make the diet accessible to all, whether you're looking for dramatic weight loss or a sustainable eating plan. Dr David Unwin and Dr Jen Unwin, clinical experts in diabetes and lifestyle changes, introduce the key principles that underlie the plan, and explore the psychology behind lasting eating habits. Health tips from nutritionist Jenny Phillips accompany every recipe, which range from quick meals made in under 30 minutes to celebration showstoppers and batch-cooked dinners.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309273624949,"sku":"9781914239618","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781914239618_dcf41303-0983-490c-a7ad-49bbe4d54331.jpg?v=1786030629"},{"product_id":"9781914239731","title":"The Italian Cookery Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book is not only a fascinating read, teaching you about the regions of Italy, but is also full of things that you really do want to cook.' - Thomasina Miers, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this now iconic staple of Italian cookery, Katie Caldesi collates hundreds of recipes from across the country, from the mountainous north to the sun-drenched Mediterranean in the south. 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