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By Yanar Alkayat

Why wait ‘til the new year to boost your health and fitness expertise? Get reading the latest diet, health and fitness books to inspire, motivate and get you moving and cooking now...

Skinny Bitch In The Kitch

From the authors of Skinny Bitch - the in-your-face bestseller revealing the hidden horrors of the food industry - comes this recipe-title follow-up, using healthy, wholesome ingredients for goodness not harm. An easy-to-use, kitchen-table flick. And for mothers-to-be, look out for Skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven, later in the year to ensure mum and baby get in tip top health.

Skinny Bitch In The Kitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, £3.99, www.amazon.co.uk

The Hot Body Plan

No, it\'s not another diet but a chance to question and change personal body and food attitudes. It\'s like a personal coaching, food educating, fitness regime all rolled into one, and at a great price too.

The Hot Body Plan, by Azmina Govindji RD and Nina Puddefoot, £5.24 www.amazon.co.uk

The Diet Delusion

For some serious diet-industry discussion, this in-depth book aims to debunk some of the health claims made by the food and diet industries, as well as get to the bottom of issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

The Diet Delusion, by Gary Taubes, £11.69 www.amazon.co.uk

Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge

It is thought that 41% of women suffer from back pain each year and the importance of Pilates in prevention and treatment is growing. US based, Brook Siler, a revolutionary figure in Pilates-world, presents beautiful shots and motivating text in her latest book. Expect insightful exercises and explanations for core strength and stability and improving posture alignment, whether home or away.

Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge: At The Gym, On The Mat, And On The Move by Brooke Siler, £17.95  www.amazon.co.uk

Beyond Chocolate

After years of dieting unhappiness, two sisters decided to delve deep into the real relationship we have with food, discovering the causes of over-eating, bad body image and why we should ditch the detrimental, negative attitude we have with food (i.e. foods being ‘good\' or ‘bad\'). Try this mind-opening escape to dieting or attend one of their workshops currently sweeping the country.

Beyond Chocolate, by Sophie Boss and Audrey Boss, £7.09  amazon.co.uk

Juice Yourself Slim

The energy-giving, health-boosting benefits of juicing are well known and who better to deliver another recipe-packed book of sorts than the \"Juice Master\" himself, Jason Vale? Even if you don\'t follow the diet he\'s outlined, the recipes and foodie-text bites will inspire you to incorporate these slimming soups and smoothies into everyday life.

Juice Yourself Slim, by Jason Vale, £4.99 available at www.amazon.co.uk

Japanese Women Don\'t Get Old Or Fat

Yes, there has been a similar title about French women, but now Japanese cooking and eating is presented as an antidote to western, namely American, habits. Particularly great for fans of Japanese food - sushi, tofu, fish and vegetables - offering lovely recipes that are both interesting and insightful.

Japanese Women Don\'t Get Old Or Fat, by Naomi Moriyama and William Doyle, £5.99 amazon.co.uk

15-Minute series

No time for the gym? Try slotting just 15 minutes of exercise into your day or a few times a week, for a fit and healthy feeling. In association with sweatyBetty, this delightful range - choose from Gentle Yoga, Total Body Workout or Everyday Pilates - includes several 15 minute workouts, along with great images and DVD. There should be no excuses now!

15-Minute Total Body Workout: Get Real Results Anytime, Anywhere, Four 15-Minute Workouts on DVD by Joan Pagano.

15-Minute Everyday Pilates: Get Results Anytime, Anywhere: Four 15-Minute Workouts by Alyca Unargo from £8.39, at www.amazon.co.uk

Foods To Fight Cancer

Relevant and topical in today\'s society of soaring cancer rates, this book is a wealth of knowledge wrapped up in an easy-to-read, attractive way.

Foods To Fight Cancer by Richard Beliveau and Denis Gingras, £7.74 www.amazon.co.uk

Eat Yourself Clever

Another Vorderman offering, this time with the onus being on brain health and wellbeing. Bursting with berries and info on smart-foods, this handy book will get you thinking and feeling healthier and happier.

Eat Yourself Clever: A 28-Day Plan to Help you Lose Weight, Improve Brain Power and Boost Wellbeing, by Carol Vorderman with Anita Bean, £8.44 www.amazon.co.uk

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