Log, foie gras, champagne, raclette… we savored every bite. But today, it’s the return of tight jeans, digestive fatigue and the meals we dread. To avoid yo-yoing, there is no need to beat yourself up. What is needed is a gentle detox, designed to restart the machine without depriving yourself.
Behind this bestseller, we find Valentine Astruc, creator of the @ValinFood account, who shares her healthy, gourmet and highly visual recipes every week. Fluffy pancakes, eggs benedict, cheddar fish burger, cherry tomato & burrata tatin, banana bread, chocolate mousse… anything goes, without guilt or mental burden. His book compiles 80 recipes under 300 kcal, spread over all times of the day.
What You’ll Find Inside (And Why It Works)
This guide to detox focuses on balance and indulgence: vitamin-packed breakfasts, ultra-light dinners, and even smart desserts. Each recipe is illustrated, quick to make, and designed so that you know exactly what you are eating. And we’re not talking about a punitive diet: here, we have fun by lightening the plate, not the taste. Célia, a conquered reader, writes: “Have fun without gaining weight! Valentine is great, her recipes are simple, quick and delicious.” Same story for ddel98: “Good little dishes accessible to everyone, low in calories but delicious nonetheless. I’m a fan.”
A really good idea to keep on hand all winter
We’re not going to lie to each other:
January is rough. And this kind of gentle, comforting, well-thought-out routine can change everything. In a few days, we find
better digestion, more stable sleep, and above all a feeling of
lightness that we thought lost until April. LL, another reader, confirms: “I’ve tested lots of recipes, it’s a success every time. Special mention for the carbonara carrots” Even Jordan Pereira adds: “These are recipes that helped Valentine lose weight. The book is simple, the photos magnificent.” Result: we cook to feel good, not to punish ourselves.
Practical information before you give in
This book of detox is published by Marabout, in
paperback edition of 176 pages, with a beautiful layout (and photos for each recipe). It measures 19.7 x 26 cm, so easy to open on a work surface, and it is entirely in French. Recommended price: $19.90 on Amazon.
Free delivery for your first order on Amazon.fr.
