Life-Changing Food

This best-selling cookbook, Life-Changing Food, was created in collaboration with wholefood chef Fouad Kassab. It's more than a cookbook - it's a handbook for reclaiming your health through real food. With an emphasis on gluten-free, grain-free and gut-supportive recipes, it’s includes recipes suitable for those following GAPS, SCD, Paleo, Whole30, Keto or real food lifestyles.

Now in its 6th print run!

“This book came out of our own stories of healing – mine as a mum navigating chronic illness in my family, and Fouad’s as a chef learning to live well after years of health challenges. Life-Changing Food is the practical, nourishing guide we wish we had when we started our journey.” - Jo

👉 [Download the full recipe index here]

This beautiful, hardcover cookbook includes:

• 130+ whole food recipes designed to support healing, reduce inflammation, and nourish deeply
• Family-friendly meals, celebration food for entertaining, simple soups, baked goods, and treats that don’t feel restrictive
• Easy-to-follow methods with Thermomix + conventional instructions
• Stunning full-page photography for every recipe, by Sneh Roy and Luisa Brimble
• Gut-healing basics: learn how to make stocks, ferments, and staples for long-term health
• All recipes are free from gluten, grains, refined sugar, soy, and industrial seed oils

Perfect for...

• Those transitioning to or living the GAPS or grain-free lifestyle
• People needing gentle, anti-inflammatory recipes with minimal allergens
• Families wanting food that heals but still feels like comfort food
• Thermomix users who also want the flexibility of stovetop/oven instructions
  
  

Dietary Suitability

This book is perfect for:

     ✅ GAPS / SCD / Paleo / LCHF / Keto (many recipes)

     ✅ Gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free

     ✅ Dairy-free (most recipes either dairy free or with variations)

     ✅ Egg-free, nut/seed-free, nightshade recipes (variations)

Some recipes suitable (or adaptable) for vegetarian diets, not suitable for strict vegan diets. Animal products are included in most recipes due to their role in healing the gut and rebuilding the body.

Created from the Heart

This cookbook was born from personal experience. You’ll feel it in every page – the warmth, the stories, the intention to help people feel at home in the kitchen again.

"This book came about because we had to change the way we lived to save our health – and in doing so, we discovered a whole new way of eating and living that felt truly nourishing, joyful and sustainable." - Jo & Fouad

How It Compares to Jo's Other Books

🌿 Life-Changing Food is a sister book to Simple, Healing Food, but stands alone beautifully. It's a great first step towards gut-healthy eating, if you still want some options that include some gluten-free grains and starches like quinoa and tapioca. Also perfect for Thermomix owners who want some healthy, top quality recipes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I buy both Simple, Healing Food & Life-Changing Food together?
Yes – and you’ll receive a discount when buying them as a bundle. Purchase the bundle here!

Q: Does this book include Thermomix methods?
Yes! The main method is for the Thermomix (unless unsuitable) with conventional method notes below. Perfect for both Thermomix and non-Thermomix cooks.

Q: Are there slow cooker or pressure cooker methods?
Some recipes also include notes for adapting to a slow cooker. Pressure cooker options can often be swapped in, based on your usual cooking experience.

Q: Can I buy it if I live overseas?
Yes – we offer international shipping. Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout, once you enter your shipping address.

Q: Is there a digital version?
Yes! You can purchase Life-Changing Food as an app on the Apple or Google Play stores. This will soon be changing over to the Quirky Cooking app, which will also include Simple, Healing Food.

Q: Is this book stocked in local stores?
Yes, it is available through selected stockists including Source Bulk Foods and Go Vita stores, as well as some other health food stores and gift stores. Call your local stores to check if they have it in stock!