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Banish mealtime stress for good with TV chef and Instagram’s favourite GP, Dr Preeya Alexander.

Full Plate is your ultimate solution to mealtime mayhem from a practising GP. More than a cookbook, this is your go-to guide for tackling fussy eaters, allergies, and the daily struggle of what to cook.

Dr Preeya’s stress-free, budget-friendly and downright delicious recipes cater to the diverse tastes and dietary needs of every family member. With practical tips steeped in medical science, creative substitutions, and a passion for making every meal a joy, Full Plate is a culinary lifesaver for families seeking harmony, health and happiness around the dinner table.

Inside you’ll find:
  • Recipes where rainbows are the hero
  • Dr Preeya’s personal quick meals or `sanity savers’
  • All dietary needs covered, from vegan and gluten-free to pescatarian and carnivore diets
  • Allergies and intolerances unpacked and explained
  • A focus on infant and child nutrition
  • Vital questions answered, such as when to start solids and when to introduce potential allergy foods.

Say goodbye to mealtime dilemmas and hello to a Full Plate of contentment for everyone!

About The Author

Photo credit: Lawrence Furzey

Dr Preeya Alexander is a practicing GP in Melbourne, mother of two and author of Eat, Sleep, Play, Love and the children’s book Rainbow Plate. She has motivated many to get cooking at home by sharing simple, adaptable, veggie-packed recipes on her social media platform and blog.

Preeya is a TV presenter; she has hosted two Catalyst episodes on the ABC and co-hosted two seasons of Good Chef Bad Chef where she was able to combine practical health tips with a solid dose of humour. Preeya always delivers achievable, nutritious, yummy recipes (that anyone can knock up and enjoy – from infants on the start of their solids journey to those with food allergies) with plenty of laughs and medical golden nuggets along the way. Not only will you create delicious meals that work every time and that can be tweaked to suit any need (she shares her tips and tricks), you will also gain a deeper understanding of why what we eat is so critical when it comes to our mental and physical health and how the little things you do every day with the food you eat can make such a big difference to the body and brain.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (May 1, 2024)
  • Length: 240 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781761109010

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