The best cookbooks for a healthier diet

*Leon has a huge range of healthy cookbooks but this is the best all-rounder to start out with

*Focuses on bold-flavoured dishes that can be prepared quickly at home

*Has recipes to take you through from a work day breakfast and children’s meals to simple suppers and party food

This incredible cookbook by Leon shows you how to prepare healthy meals in under 20 minutes, as well as including recipes which can be prepared in advance to enjoy when you're in a hurry. It focuses on nutritious meals which can be easily adapted to suit you, and encourages a balanced diet. Other cookbooks by Leon include One-Pot, Happy Soups and Fast Vegetarian.

*Described as the go-to book to help you kick fad diets for good and lead a sustainably healthy lifestyle

*Contains over 100 vibrant, tasty recipes backed up by medical science

*Written by an NHS doctor who overhauled his own heart condition through his diet

This deliciously healthy cookbook is written by a medical professional, but each recipe is bursting with so much flavour it could be written by a chef. Dr Rupy Aujla talks the reader through his own journey with diet and health and explains the health benefits of various food in layman's terms. The recipes are delicious, and come from all corners of the world.

*Cookbook that champions a sustainable, balanced approach to healthy eating

*Expect to find some less-healthy treats thrown in

*Great for quick weeknight suppers, making it ideal for busy mums

This cookbook is perfect for parents who want to lead a healthier lifestyle without having a complete overhaul or cutting out whole food groups. The book focuses on easy recipes, shortcuts and has a few sweet treats thrown in too. The kids will love the crispy broccoli, pepper and burrata sheet pan dinner as well as the apple slice 'cookies' (hint – they're much more nutritious than baked cookies!).

*Great for people looking to completely transform their eating habits and try out a new lifestyle

*Focuses on the concept of Ayurveda, India's ancient healing system

*Recipes are wholesome, flavourful and delicious

This wellbeing recipe book by best-selling author Jasmine Hemsley focuses on the ancient healing system, Ayurveda. From finding your 'Dosha' type to balancing your gut, this cookbook is one to try if you're the adventurous type who wants to give your whole lifestyle an overhaul. Even if you're not convinced by the science, the tasty recipes such as vegetable masala, kitchari and golden milk are sure to win you over.

*Contains 130 new dishes that are simple to make, whether they're 10 ingredients or less, take minimal time or can be made in advance

*Delicious, wholesome food that will suit every palette, budget and family size

*Everything from one-pot dinners to lazy Sunday breakfasts

This New York Times bestseller by Israeli-British chef and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi is a brilliant buy for parents who don't know where to start with healthy cooking. While major health-fanatics may find the recipes overly indulgent, the majority of them are packed full of fresh whole foods that will get kids eating their five-a-day and will satisfy more sophisticated palettes, too.

*A busy parent's dream cookbook for healthy cooking and prep

*Includes a ten-step guide which helps parents to crack fussy eaters

*All meals are free from refined sugar and gluten, so health-conscious parent can rest easy

This cookbook is filled with over 100 wholesome and delicious recipes which are suitable for the whole family. The book includes tips and tricks to help parent feed their children as healthily as possible. Each recipe is quick to prepare but full of vitamins, plus they're free from refined sugar and gluten. There's everything from soup to banana bread!

*First book by Joe Wicks, 'The Body Coach' which focuses on burning fat for a lean physique without deprivation

*Meals are designed to be cooked in only 15 minutes

*Perfect for busy parents who want to lose weight in the new year but don't have hours to spend on cooking

This fat-loss focused book by Joe Wicks is designed to help people to get a lean physique by eating more and exercising less. Joe Wicks focuses on eating the right sorts of foods and doing the right exercises, so that the person following the plan can save time while still meeting weight loss goals. It's perfect for busy parents who have little time to dedicate to losing weight, but still want to shape up in the New Year.

*Cookbook with a focus on eating for happiness and health

*Wholesome, tasty foods that will keep you warm through the cold months

*Everything from pancakes to coconut and mushroom soup

Mmm! The delicious recipe book by Melissa Hemsley takes a realistic approach to healthy eating. While you'll certainly be taking in plenty of nutrients, the book doesn't feel restrictive in any way. Instead, you might even find yourself trying out new spices, ingredients and methods of cooking. Every recipe is filling and easy to prepare.

*Brand new book for 2019 by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge

*Focuses on having a fresh, healthy start for the New Year and binning takeaways

*Perfect re-introduction to healthy eating if you've had an indulgent December

Tom Kerridge is no stranger to the lure of decadent food – as well as being a Michelin-star chef, he's lost 12 stone by changing his diet without compromising on flavour. His new book contains everything from a butternut squash and chickpea curry to chicken and bacon ranch burgers, so there's plenty of options for veggies and omnivores alike.

*Cookbook that focuses on improving your mental health through eating well

*Charlotte Watts and Natalie Savona explore the link between what we eat and how we feel

*Great for incorporating into a whole lifestyle change to improve mood

This cookbook explores how what we eat affects our mental health, and includes over 70 recipe and meal plans with specific information about particular mental health disorders and food. Also included in the book is advice about positive lifestyle changes, tips for managing mood disorders and the latest research into links between nutrition and mental wellbeing.