I know this book is labeled as a cookbook, but honestly the recipes are just a bonus! The author did a great job at explaining all forms of fasting and an even better job at explaining how to fuel yourself once the fast ends. There are so many helpful guides and food list in this book that make it the the ultimate Intermittent Fasting resource.

**I received and voluntarily read an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

A great starting guide to Intermittent Fasting, the different types/lengths, and how to make it work best for you. While there's not a ton of new information that I hadn't heard before, it was compiled in a nice, neat, easy to read guide that any health nut would appreciate.

The photography was good, made most of the recipes look delicious, and even made some of the less appetizing recipes look appealing, which is always a plus for a healthy cookbook.

The Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad, the Crispy Turnip Hasbrowns and the Barbecue Chicken and charred Onion Personal pizzas were all stand out recipes for me.

Overall, while I would have liked some more recipes, there are more than enough to get you started on making some healthy, filling dishes until you know what works best for you.

Great run through of what IF is and the science behind it. Also fantastic to heave some IF friendly recipes along side the tips.

Looking at the title I thought this book could have been written with me in mind, consequently I immediately requested it from NetGalley before publication. But unfortunately I was disappointed. Fasting is something I have done a lot of research on. It isn't something I do continuously, but during various points of my life I have fasted using the 5:2 pattern and even over 2 - 3 days. I have read and shown medical professionals research from some of the author's recommended sources, frustrated that doctors are not trained in, and therefore don't promote diet as part of our recovery. I also know people who have combatted debilitating illnesses by making IF a regular part of their lives.

Whenever there have been articles in the newspaper about IF I have read them closely and been impressed with the proposed recipes to either break the fast or provide the 500 calories allowed over the fasting day, I hoped this book would provide more of those small, light meals. Instead, the last part of the book seemed to have large recipes, sometimes for 6 servings, of quite complicated recipes with substantial fat content, The last thing you want to do when fasting is start cooking large quantities of food. Having said that, the snack and the soups are a great idea. And the heavier recipes can be used to heat healthily 24/7.

The book does have a lot of useful information. The questionnaire to find out which fasting method to use, would be really helpful to the reader. There are lots of reasons given as to why IF is good for you, and it really isn't all about weight loss. Check out the ten benefits for inspiration and the fasting / eating ratios you can try.

In conclusion, this is a subject I know quite a lot about already, I did learn new things from this book, and the recipes at the back are great but possibly better for when you are eating normally. It's a recipe book with a twist.

A very informative book on intermittent fasting, and a great place for anyone considering giving it a try. There are variety of options and plans to try, things to be aware of, and a long and convincing list of benefits. My favourite part was the recipes, as there are quite a few I want to try. I have been using IF for a long time as a healthy lifestyle choice but not to lose weight so I think I could improve my diet in the eating window using some of the recipes in this book. Definitely food for thought. Overall a well researched and beautifully written book.

Love love love this cook book. New to intermittent fasting and these recipes were easy to follow and so satisfying after a long fasting period. Also feeling increased energy since using

This book is amazing! I have been interested in Intermittent Fasting for a while and this book has the perfect amount of information along with recipes. I really enjoyed the layout of the book- starting with an definition of what IF is, the various ways/patterns a person can try it, the benefits of IF, FAQs, side effects and incorporating meditation and mindfulness into the equation as well. There are so many benefits to IF and the ones that are of particular interest to me are weight loss, reduced inflammation, improving sleep, super charging your brain and being more in-tune with your body and what it needs. I love the focus on non-scale victories, setting goals and meal planning as well. And the recipes- oh my goodness, so many fantastic sounding ones. The Sunflower Seed Muhammara and Avocado Soup both sound amazing. I can't wait to try out IF and the recipes. Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I did not expect this much information in a cookbook! As a person who has been practicing intermittent fasting for almost two months, I found the recipes and modifications in the book extremely helpful. I also really enjoyed the way that the author broke down information and shared it gradually, but made it applicable to everyone. My favorite recipes were the snacks - tasty and filling!

I gave the Intermittent Fasting Cookbook four stars, because I really enjoyed the information and recipes. I felt that it made me feel a little bit "looked down on" because I don't follow all of the book's recommended suggestions. However, this didn't put me off reading the information or trying the recipes! I really liked it.

I’ve read so much about intermittent fasting (IF) and how it helps you lose weight in a healthful way. That’s why I was so excited to find this beautifully designed cookbook filled with delicious recipes and how-tos on doing IF right.

IF can also reduce inflammation and high cholesterol, as well as improve diabetes — major factors leading to premature aging and ill health.

Author Nicole Poirier, special diets chef and wellness guru, gives us the full 411 on IF, with over 70 nutrient-dense recipes, worksheets for planning, and tips on timing, food journaling, mindful eating, and more.

By following this helpful guide, I can’t wait to lose my last 10 unwanted pounds and boost my health the IF way.

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 08 Sep 2020

Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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A lot of information on IF in this book. Great looking recipes, although some are pretty complex. It has a lot of techniques and offers a meal planning guide as well. For someone interested in learning the benefits of fasting and for those who love to be in the kitchen cooking, this book is definitely for you. I found some recipes to keep and enjoy. Great photos of recipes as well.

As someone who has been doing a 16:8 intermittent fasting protocol for almost a year, I still found all of the information on fasting in this cookbook very useful. It provides a great overview of IF - the benefits, the how-tos, things to watch out for... The recipes included generally sound tasty, but at the same time, I'm unlikely to put the effort into making any of them. That doesn't mean other people won't, obviously, but for my cooking style and preferences, I wouldn't buy this for my personal collection.

This is a really useful guide for those looking to start intermittent fasting. It has all the information you need about how to start intermittent fasting and the different tips and tricks which can make it work for each person and how to make it easier. It also has a wide variety of recipes to suit all different skills and palettes to enjoy during to intermittent fasting.

What a wonderful overview of intermittent fasting! This book gives you many tips as well as recipes to prepare. It has pictures and well organized. I will be using it in the future!

A great introduction into intermittent fasting. The theory and instruction in this book were very informative. I think it was just the right amount of information needed to start fasting. Any questions I felt I had about intermittent fasting were answered in the opening of this book. Although I enjoyed some of the recipes I found some were not the type of thing I would choose to eat every day. A great book for a beginner and then to dip in and out of for recipes and meal ideas.

Oh my word, I love this cookbook! I've been intermittent fasting for over a year and have found great results. This is the first cookbook I've seen geared toward IF. I tried out about a dozen recipes in the last week or so and was thrilled with the results. Our favorite had to be the Thai Beef Salad. And was very keen to see some legumes and complex carbs that were starch resistant. I've missed quinoa and lentils. Oh and the cauliflower hummus and tzaziki sauce were to die for also. Can't wait to get a hard copy of this one.

Unfortunately, this book didn't really hit home with me. I was curious about what all this fasting eating style entailed but was disappointed in the low-carb/high protein emphasis and being vegan, a lot of the recipes weren't ones I would make myself. I'm obviously not the target audience for this one.

This was another really cool cook book. I enjoyed that it wasn't just recipes but that it explained the reasonings behind why people would be fasting and what the health benefits are. Lovely pictures and easy enough to follow recipes makes for a great cookbook in my books!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for an honest review! :)

I have been very interested in fasting since the beginning of the year and was excited to see a book all about it with recipes. Intermittent Fasting Cookbook by Nicole Poirier does a wonderful job of breaking down the different ways you can try fasting. She talks about window fasting, intuitive, extended and also alternate day. I personally like the 16:8 the best. I don’t think I could do the others. It’s not that hard to adjust to once you’ve done it for a few days and definitely makes you more conscientious of what you are eating.
The recipes were just ok for me, but it’s definitely worth checking out this cookbook if you think fasting could be for you.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book!

While I’m not really big into fasting the idea the recipes more than make up for it. From hummus to some great looking soups and salads. The author gives us information on the benefits of a fasting and only eating for a period of time. Intriguing and for people serious about fasting.

What did I like? While I am intrigued about fasting, it doesn’t really work for me because I work rotating shifts. My body will never be able to adjust but I still love to read books that detail it. The recipes alone are worth the books weight in gold. I’ve never seen a cauliflower hummus recipe so that will be my first try.

Would I recommend or buy? IF doesn’t work for me but anyone looking for information would benefit from this book. I really enjoyed the recipes but I wish there was a picture per recipe, it just makes decisions that much easier if I can see what the recipe is. Fantastic book though!

I received a complimentary copy to read! Four stars! Thoughtful book!

I’ve had a lifetime interest in health, nutrition and tend to be attracted to the shiny objects that come out frequently claiming to be the solution to weight loss, health, etc. so I was looking forward to reading The Intermittent Fasting Cookbook by Nicole Poirier, and when I received a copy from Quarto Publishing/Fair Winds Press and NetGalley in return for an honest review, I jumped right in.

The publisher’s blurb said, “Research shows that intermittent fasting can be effective not just for weight loss but ameliorating diabetes, high cholesterol, inflammation, and more, all while improving body composition.” Pretty lofty claim, and while I appreciate the information, I’m not planning to dive in anytime soon. As I told my husband, I understand the 16:8 plan (you eat during a 16-hour stretch of time, then fast for 8 hours — easy, right?). I also get the 5:2 plan, which is either eat normally during the week then blaze away on the weekend OR fast for 2 days, eat for 5. But there are lots of different plans. I really don’t think either the eat-only-one-meal-a-day plan or the 20:4 plan (where you fast for 20 hours a day then eat your whole day’s food during a 4-hour window) sound like a good idea for me. I’d likely have one big binge a day…been there, done that, not optimal nutritionally! I also have tried (admittedly somewhat half-heartedly) the alternate day plan where you eat only 500 calories a day (600 for men) on alternate days. Like most “diet” plans, it was not sustainable — for me.

And that’s the thing. Whatever a person does with their eating, it has to work FOR THEM. Personally, I had a successful 40-lb weight loss and kept the weight off right up until cancer treatment last year (who knew there were some anti-cancer treatment medications that had weight GAIN as a side effect?!) In any case, this book is great for someone interested in the topic of intermittent fasting, and it has some yummy-sounding recipes as well. It isn’t all that special, and I suspect the info is readily available, I just hadn’t been interested enough to search for it. It’s the type of book I might pick up in a bookstore…oh, wait, we don’t really have the luxury of going to a bookstore these days… Four stars.