How Not to Take Supplements: A Dietitian's Guide to Thriving on Real Food; Includes 50 Recipes and Meal Plans to Meet Your Health Goals

Take control of your health by moving away from supplements and returning to real food with this evidence-based guide by registered dietitian Josie Porter--featuring 50 recipes, meal plans, and helpful supplement reviews

The supplement industry is booming, fueled by online hype and influencer endorsements. With so many pills promising to fix just about anything, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and understand your health.

In How Not to Take Supplements by registered dietitian Josie Porter, you'll discover that the best way to live well and feel better is not with expensive supplements but by giving your body the nutrition it needs through real food.

Organized by the most common health goals that typically lead consumers to supplements (from boosting energy and gut health to glowing skin and supporting your immunity), How Not to Take Supplements takes a food-first approach instead, sharing:

• 50 delicious recipes inspired by the Mediterranean diet, like Super Greens Shakshuka, Flaky Salmon Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw and Mango Salsa, and Healthier Plum and Ginger Blondies
• Handy meal plans in each chapter for specific health goals like supporting your hormones and gut health
• Supplement reviews, breaking down which supplements are worth the hype and which ones aren't necessary.

You'll discover a new way of eating that will transform your health in a way no supplement alone ever could.

Author: Josie Rd Porter
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9798217424115
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition | Vitamins & Supplements
- Cooking | Regional & Cultural | Mediterranean

About the Author
Josie Porter is a registered dietitian with extensive experience in nutrition science. Her food-first approach to nutrition helps people take back control of their diets, offering a practical, accessible way to cut through the noise and truly understand what you need to feel your best.