How to Eat: A Simple, Balanced Approach for Optimal Wellness

Clinical Nutritionist Autumn Bates presents a science-backed, easy-to-follow guide to achieving sustainable weight loss and long-term wellness without calorie counting or restrictive diets. In her new book How to Eat, Autumn Bates provides practical strategies and delicious recipes that make healthy eating both enjoyable and accessible. Drawing from her years of experience and insights shared on her popular YouTube channel, Autumn’s approach is refreshingly positive--unlike much of what you’ll find in the confusing and often contentious world of nutrition. You won’t need to follow rigid dietary protocols, nor will you be counting calories. Instead, How to Eat empowers you to fuel your body, feel satisfied, and allow your body to do its job naturally using protein, fiber, and good-quality fats as your core building blocks. This book simplifies the process of making healthy choices, offering tools to create balanced, satisfying meals that support your wellness goals. Autumn’s philosophy is that food should bring joy and build community, not create stress, and her clear, visual tips make it easy to apply her methods to any meal, whether at home or on the go. Inside How to Eat, you will discover how to prepare mouthwatering dishes like: - Raspberry Lemon Protein Pancake - Bloat-Free Beans - Kale Pecorino Salad - Pumpkin, Chicken, and Roasted Veggies Bowl - Loaded Chili - Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf - Greek Salmon with Asparagus - Crispy Halloumi Bowl with Pesto - Zucchini Sweet Potato Hash - Tropical Lime Popsicles Each recipe is designed to boost satiety hormones and keep blood sugar levels stable while still allowing you to enjoy food freedom. But How to Eat is more than just a collection of recipes; it is a comprehensive guide to healthy eating that inspires confidence and clarity. It equips you to make smarter choices that fit your lifestyle, without sacrifice. Whether you are cooking at home or dining out, this book will be your ultimate companion on the journey to a healthier, more flexible, and delicious way of living.

Autumn Bates is a Clinical Nutritionist with a master’s degree in nutrition and human performance, dedicated to helping individuals tap into their body’s natural fat-burning potential while enjoying satisfying meals--all without counting calories. Her science-backed approach combines nutrition expertise with practical strategies that make healthy living both achievable and sustainable. After growing up eating a plant-forward diet that left her skinny and undernourished with digestive issues and severe anxiety, she immersed herself in the study of nutrition and finally found what worked for her: a streamlined approach that prioritizes protein, fat, and low-glycemic index carbohydrates.

Through her popular YouTube channel, blog, and private Facebook group, Autumn has empowered hundreds of thousands to transform their health and wellness. With meal plans, recipes, exclusive products, and expert guidance, she provides the tools needed to build lasting habits that align with each person’s unique goals.

Autumn’s work has been featured in HuffPost, The Everygirl, Popsugar, and on Danica Patrick’s Pretty Intense podcast, highlighting her role as a trusted leader in the field of nutrition and wellness.