I’m pregnant, not terminally ill you idiot!
Author: Lalita Iyer
Published by Manjul Publishing House
It is the title that catches your attention first. As the title suggests, the book is all about just being pregnant and the author’s journey through her nine months.
Unlike usual pregnancy books, I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally IllYou Idiot! does not talk about how the foetus grows, how to have an easy delivery, how to breastfeed, etc, but talks about the various advice the author got during her term. You will find a lot of humour in it. So, if you want to read a book with some offbeat stuff in it, then this one makes a good read.
Don’t diet! 50 habits of thin people
Author: Kavita Devgan
Published by Jaico Publishing House
In an age when everyone is talking about diets, this title says just the opposite: “Don’t”. If you are in your 40s, are on the heavier side, then you sure will be lured by the tag line that goes with the title ‘ 50 habits of thin people’ . If curiosity has got you hooked, then just pick this one up. The author is also a nutritionist and weight management consultant, who has “transformed the lives of hundreds of clients seeking weight loss”. In the book, she gives many tips that can be followed. So, what if you missed out on your last year’s resolution, maybe you can inculcate some techniques and try and rid yourself of some excess body mass this year. Anyway, we still have a long way to go to hit 2018!
The Longevity Book: The Science of Ageing, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time
Authors: Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bark
Published by HarperCollins
Following her first book, The Body Book , Cameron Diaz examines the science of ageing in women and writes of concrete steps that you can take to create a healthy life. Backed by in-depth research, she offers a holistic insight into how women age and how we can age better.
Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the fat we eat is the key to sustained weight loss and vibrant health
Author: Mark Hyman
Published by Hachette Book Group
The notion that fatty foods lead to weight gain has become entrenched in popular culture. However, in this book, Mark Hyman turns this fat phobia on its head and writes about the benefits of a fat-rich diet comprising of eggs, oils, nuts and avocados, among others. Little wonder then, this book has received a lot of praise.
The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At A Time
Author: Arianna Huffington
Published by Harmony
In this book, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post , Arianna Huffington, writes that sleep is essential for well-being and thus delves deep into researching sleep. In this sleep-deprived world, where everyone is always in a rush to overachieve, inadequate sleep is detrimental to not just our health, but also our decision-making capabilities, our personal and love lives. She also addresses how technology is affecting our sleep and takes an in-depth look at sleeping pills.
