The 5:2 Cookbook

Angela Dowden

The 5:2 diet is now firmly established as a highly effective and popular way to lose weight. It allows you to change your life for the better by dieting for just 2 days a week. You will live longer lose weight and feel great by reducing your calorie intake for a limited period each week. The rest of the time you can eat normally dine out and even have treats.

New research now suggests that sticking to 800 calories a day - rather than the 500-600 calories previously recommended - can help people lose weight successfully.

But what to eat on a fasting day? Bored with omelettes or ham salads? Want something quick and easy but don't know what? Look no further. With over 100 calorie-counted recipes specially designed for anyone who is fasting it couldn't be easier to put the 5:2 diet into practice. All the recipes are delicious so fasting need not be a chore.

Includes: 4-week fast day meal planner; calorie counter; 15 ideas for 150 calorie snacks; 50 ideas for 100 calorie snacks; 50 ideas for 50 calorie snacks; 10 ideas for guilt-free snacks plus tips and techniques on mastering portion control good nutrition and keeping up your 5:2 eating plan for life.