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The 30g Plan Cookbook

Written by

Emma Bardwell

Published

07 May 2026

What’s it about? The 30g Plan Cookbook brings the practical principles of Emma Bardwell’s Sunday Times bestselling The 30g Plan into the kitchen with more than 80 satisfying, everyday recipes. Built around three simple goals – 30g of protein per meal, 30g of fibre a day and 30 different plants a week – this cookbook makes it easier to prepare nourishing meals that fit into busy lives without relying on restrictive diets or complicated rules.

Alongside recipes such as Chocolate Pistachio Probiotics Pots, Lemon and Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberry Jam, Chunky Green Herb Fritters and Creamy Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Butterbeans, you’ll find practical guidance on protein and fibre stacking, meal planners, shopping lists and simple tips to help build lasting habits. Recipes can also be adapted for flexitarian, vegetarian and vegan diets, making this a flexible resource for households with different eating preferences.

Who’s the author? Emma Bardwell is a registered nutritionist and health writer known for her evidence-based, practical approach to nutrition. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, she helps people develop sustainable eating habits by focusing on realistic lifestyle changes rather than restrictive diets or short-term trends.

Following the success of the Sunday Times bestseller The 30g Plan, Emma continues to champion simple, science-backed advice that is easy to put into practice. Her positive approach to nutrition is centred on helping readers feel fuller, eat a wider variety of foods and build healthier habits that last.

Recipes we love: Chocolate Pistachio Probiotics Pots; Lemon and Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberry Jam; Chunky Green Herb Fritters; Creamy Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Butterbeans.

Perfect for: Anyone looking for satisfying, science-backed recipes that make it easier to eat more protein, fibre and plants as part of a balanced everyday diet.

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