I am trying to make more veggie and vegan meals, so when I look for recipes in this area I am looking to make them as simple as possible and without loads of ingredients. Calum’s book does exactly that - he makes things accessible but also delicious. The tofu mango chutney burgers are one of my favourites from the book.

Proper Healthy by Calum Harris is a plant-based cookbook filled with simple, nourishing recipes designed to boost energy and support long-term health. The book focuses on easy-to-make meals using fresh, whole ingredients, making it ideal for busy people looking to eat healthier without complex prep. Perfect for anyone wanting to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet without feeling restricted, the contents are divided into separate sections depending on what you're in the mood for—Brunch, Quick Eats, Proper Eats, Puds, Snacks, and Pick-Me-Ups.

The food photography is bright and beautiful, with a picture accompanying every recipe, so you know exactly what to expect for the final result. Each recipe is approachable and flexible, making it easy to substitute ingredients based on what's in season or what you have on hand. Whether you're after a quick snack, a comforting dinner, or a light, energizing breakfast, the book provides a range of options that are both satisfying and full of flavor.

One of the book's standout features is its balance—it's not about restrictive diets, but about eating in a way that makes you feel good, without missing out on flavor or enjoyment. Proper Healthy is a great resource for anyone looking to make plant-based meals an easy, everyday part of their routine!

Definitely need to buy this one. I have many vegan cook books and I follow many vegan accounts on Instagram. Calum Harris stands out by his healthy but really fun recipes that just don't taste all that healthy. And wonderful bonus: you can cook most of his dishes on a budget, no need to go to specialty stores and dinner's ready in half an hour.
To me that's the perfect combo. Affordable, quick, tasty, no fuss and healthy. What more can you ask for? This book is the perfect addition to the recipes he shares online so if you love those, get this book. You won't regret it.

Very great cookbook well explained, and great alternatives for vegan diet.

Lots of amazing recipes to pimped up your week.

Such a fun and cool plant-based cookbook! Incredibly informative and full of easy to follow recipes. Callum's personality really shines through in this book. The imagery is incredible and I love food photography so that's say a lot. I look forward to making a bunch of these recipes and look forward to seeing more by Callum.

Thank you NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion and Carnival for giving me an ARC of this amazing cookbook!

Great cookbook! Love the look of these recipes, planning on trying some out soon, and look forward to more from Calum Harris!

This book is great for all vegie lovers (and not only). As someone who is trying to loose some weight and eat helthier I found very interesting and good looking recepies. You learn about nutrition in each meal, and some cooking tips as well. Will try some meals for sure.

I received an ARC of this cookbook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great cookbook. It's filled with interesting recipes and the pictures are wonderful!

Proper Healthy makes plant-based eating simple, delicious, and healthy. Calum Harris teams up with a dietician to create recipes that boost energy, gut health, protein, or calorie control—all while being easy to make and packed with flavor.

From comforting dishes like Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie to creative desserts like Raspberry Miso Blondies, there’s something for everyone. Each recipe includes tips to meet your health goals, making it easy to customize meals.

Perfect for beginners or experienced plant-based eaters, this cookbook is a great resource for anyone who wants to eat well without sacrificing taste or spending hours in the kitchen.

This is the plant based cookbook I've been looking for. Every recipe is healthy yet appetising, and well set out/easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this and have started following Calum on social media for even more

I have been following Calum for a while on social media as he always gives me some good inspiration on what to cook! I would recommend this book for sure, it's full of easy and tasty-looking recipes you can whip up in little time perfect for someone with a busy schedule or someone who is kinda just starting out to cook honestly, that still wants to make an effort to eat healthy and delicious meals!

The book has great design that shows who the author is and in a way allows us to know who we're taking dietary advice from. It's good to know these recipes were based on a talk with a qualified nutritionist. I think this book is also great if you're a beginner cook, as many basics are explained here in a great way, like what staples you need in your kitchen and what appliances will be most necessary. The photos of the food are styled in a way that makes me want to grab and eat whatever they're showing! Great photography work.
I love how the author explains buzz words like "gut health", "protein", and "healthy" in the beginning and tells the reader how they're used throughout the book and what they mean - I really appreciate that we don't have to guess and do the additional internet searches. These recipes also come with information about kcal, protein, fat, sat fat, carbs, sugar, salt, and fiber.
In the end, there are also some meal plans proposed which I think is a great addition to make more use of the book.
As an additional plus, I like that page numbers and names of the recipes are located on the side of the page, rather than on the bottom, which makes it easier to find a specific page.

Great plant-based recipes with a unique way of organizing them! I loved this cookbook, mainly because of how it was organized, with its "stickers" with gut health, protein-packed, energy crew, etc. The recipes are easy to follow and original, you will not be disappointed if you get this book!

Fun, bright, beautiful photos! Recipes seem fairly easy to follow. Lots of inspiration for vegans and any plant-curious folks.

This is an excellent plant-based cookbook that I'll absolute be buying when it comes out. It's a great mix of healthy, tasty but not too complex. I feel like I could easily whip most of these things up of an evening (and I will)! Glad to have gotten to give it a read.

I was so excited to pick up Proper Healthy by Calum Harris. I am interested in adding even more plant based eats into my diet so this was right up my alley. I love that each recipe has quick little badges to tell if it's protein packed, gut healthy, or low cal! This makes it easy when you are looking for something specific in those categories. I also like how accessible all of the recipes are - most are very few ingredients (minus spices) and they have 35 or less minutes of cooking/prep time. This is a great way to add in more plant based meals even with busy schedules. I can't wait to get cooking! I highly recommend this cookbook! Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this eARC.

Beautifully laid out cookbook. I follow Calum Harris on Instagram, so I was excited to see this book available on NetGalley. Love that his humor and wit shines through in the recipe instructions. There are several recipes in this book that I am excited to try. I am also thankful that most of the breakfast recipes are savory breakfasts, as I’m a savory breakfast girl myself. Looking forward to testing these out!