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Promising all the goodness with none of the fuss, this is healthy eating with a little wiggle room - perfect for real life. ''My cooking style doesn''t neatly fit into any one category - it''s not low carb, not entirely plant-based, and certainly not fixated on calorie or macro counts. So, when asked, I often quip, "well, it''s healthy... ish."'' - Emma Petersen Based on sound nutrition, Emma embraces a joyful cooking style that is centred around her six pillars that guarantee a HEALTHY-ISH way of eating: High protein Plant forward Refined sugar-free UPF-free Convenience-focused Nourishing for mind and body So many of us want to embrace a healthier approach to eating, but going in hard on any particular diet often results in a sense of failure - whether through a feeling of over-restriction, or everyday life getting in the way. It''s something many of us struggle with: maintaining a sense of balance and sustaining healthy eating habits. Hence the -ISH part of HEALTHY-ISH - it''s a positive approach that understands the challenges people face in cooking from scratch every day. The savoury and sweet recipes included are every bit de-lish, too : like the Asian-inspired Tempeh Burger, tempting Fudgy Brownies, warming Peanut Butter Tofu Ramen and vibrant Salmon Tacos with Mango & Jalapeno Salsa - plus so much more... ...
About the author
Quite the polar opposite of being a cookbook author, or a food content creator, Emma Petersen qualified as a solicitor in August of 2023. After devoting many years to attaining her quote unquote dream career as a corporate lawyer in the City, it wasn't until she got there that she realised she was slowly losing everything that was most important to her: time for cooking, exercising, seeing family, socialising with friends and sharing my love for food online. She quit and threw herself into growing her social media platforms (which she had run as a 'side hustle' since 2016) and developing her culinary skills.
