About the Author

Dr Alan Desmond is a Consultant Gastroenterologist based in Devon. Board Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, he completed his specialist training in Cork, Dublin and Oxford. He has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals.A well-known figure in the gut health medical world, Dr Desmond also has excellent connections within the plant-based community - he appears on podcasts, the Plant-based News tv channel and runs gut health courses with Happy Pear. He has his own private practice, The Devon Gut Clinic www.devongutclinic.com.Chef Bob Andrew is an accomplished chef whose formative experiences range from working in the vibrant restaurant scene in Brighton to living off-grid on an organic smallholding in Tasmania. He went on to become head chef at the renowned Riverford Field Kitchen, where he developed his passion for serving the best local and organic produce. He continues to work with Riverford, primarily as recipe developer for their famous veg boxes. He has worked with Dr Desmond in the clinical setting, developing healthy eating plans for patients with Crohn's disease.

Reviews

Never before has the food that we put on our plates been more important. Dr Alan is a wealth of knowledge and in The Plant-Based Diet Revolution he provides you with all the tools you need to eat for a healthier and happier life.
*Dr Rupy Aujla, NHS Doctor and author The Doctor's Kitchen*

This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves!
*Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear*

A Plant-Based Diet Revolution is precisely what the world needs right now. Between these covers you'll find clear and easy-to digest explanations of the science, beautiful whole-food recipes, and the step-by-step plan you need to harness the power of the food on your plate, and truly revolutionize your health and wellbeing.
*Julieanna Hever, MS RD CPT, Plant-Based Dietitian, author of Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot's Guide) and The Vegiterranean Diet*

Get ready, because this book is going to change your life in so many positive ways! Dr Alan Desmond makes a powerful argument for plant-based food, and he makes it easy to shift in that direction with well-researched advice and delicious recipes. Enjoy the journey; it's a deeply gratifying one!
*Kathy Freston New York Times best-selling author Quantum Wellness, The Lean, and Clean Protein*

The status quo is beyond unsustainable... it's actually killing us. Now is the time for a shake-up to restore our health and get us back to thriving once more. Dr Alan Desmond's The Plant-Based Diet Revolution will introduce a new era of delicious food that promotes a healthy mind, body and gut. Long live - and live long - in the Revolution!
*Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI, New York Times bestselling author Fiber Fueled*

Think you can't get stronger, faster and reach new athletic heights on plants? Think again. This book itself is a revolution in the evolution of health. Be prepared to have your mind blown.
*Dotsie Bausch, Olympic medal-winning and 8 times U.S. National Champion, track cyclist.*

The Plant-Based Diet Revolution has all the stepping stones you need to confidently improve your eating habits and health. With sound scientific information from one of the world's leading experts, ingenious tips, and delicious recipes, you have everything you need to change your health and life for the better. Authoritative, practical, and beautifully laid out.
*Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, Adjunct Professor, George Washington University School of Medicine & President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine*

With The Plant Based Diet Revolution, Dr Alan Desmond has given us a tapestry of delicious plant-based food that can protect us from disease and provide us with optimal health and longevity.
*Dr Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease*

Like the author himself, The Plant-Based Diet Revolution is a bright, informative and unfailingly enthusiastic guide to the healthful, sumptuous and sustainable world of plant-based cuisine. With clear scientific explanation, colourful illustrations, and dozens of easy, tasty recipes, Dr Desmond has created an instant classic that gently guides you through the delicious transition to a health-promoting, plant-based diet. This is the book I wish I had written on this important topic and I'll be recommending The Plant-Based Diet Revolution to my many patients who are serious about eating their way to better health.
*Michael Klaper, M.D. Program Director - Moving Medicine Forward and author Vegan Nutrition Pure and Simple*

The Doc and I are on the same mission: to give people the knowledge and tools they'll need to embrace plant-based eating more easily! This book is awesome, laying out the science that clears up any confusion for those thinking about making the switch to plants. It's a gateway to better meals and of course better health as the result. My advice is to join the Plant-Based Diet Revolution today!
*Derek Sarno, chef, director of plant-based innovation at Tesco, co-founder of Wicked Kitchen and co-author The Wicked Healthy Cookbook*

The Plant-Based Diet Revolution is an absolutely stunning book. I have not seen a more comprehensive, insightful, and engaging plant-based guidebook. The recipes are accompanied by gorgeous photos that would temp anyone - plant-leaning or otherwise. This book makes an enormous contribution to the world of lifestyle medicine!
*Brenda Davis, Registered Dietitian, plant-based pioneer, co-author Nourish: the Definitive Nutrition Guide for Plant-Based Families.*

A truly wonderful read, Dr Alan has taken complex nutritional science and made it understandable to everyone. The variety in this book is incredible, from the most common everyday concerns and questions to deeper dives into factors like gut health, heart health, and brain health. It really is a head to toe 'how-to', kickstarting your plant-based journey or simply improving on your lifestyle choices one step (or one veg) at a time. The recipes are so eclectic, colourful, and varied but yet attainable to everyone no matter what your budget or kitchen skills. All this coming from a doctor; yes please! Take the Doctor's orders and join the plant-based diet revolution today.
*Tanya O'Callaghan, professional rock musician and co-host Highway to Health*

The Plant-Based Diet Revolution provides you with the information you need to make the transition to a healthy plant-based diet. Easy to understand, yet evidence-based, it also details Dr Desmond's hands on experience as a Gastroenterologist and his use of 'food as medicine' to help his patients heal. You'll also find a lifetime of delicious and nutritious recipes to guide your plant-based journey. Once read, you will be left with no doubt that a plant-based diet is right for you!
*Dr Shireen Kassam, Consultant Haematologist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician*

The food we choose on a daily basis has a more powerful impact on our lives than many of us realise. This book provides everything you need to discover the compelling science and experience the astonishing results of plant based eating for yourself. Come and join the Plant Based Diet Revolution and discover what it could do for you
*Rosie Martin, NHS Registered Dietician*