Milli Hill

The Body Myth will transform the way a generation of women think, not just about one single aspect of being female, but about their lifetime experience of the female body.The female body has been misunderstood for centuries.Declared defective. Pathologised. Controlled. ExploitedIn The Body Myth, feminist writer and women''s health campaigner Milli Hill exposes the stories we’ve been told about being female and replaces them with a new narrative: women are powerful, strong and perfect just as we are.From menstruation to menopause, female biology has been misunderstood, medicalised, sexualised and sold back to us as a problem to fix. The result? A world in which women doubt their own strength, knowledge and instincts — while industries profit from their insecurity.Moving from the mirror to the clinic, from the clitoris to childbirth, Milli reveals how culture, medicine and history have misread women’s lives and why reclaiming a new understanding of female power is long overdue.Bold, eye-opening and deeply empowering, The Body Myth invites women to see themselves differently. Because being female was never the problem. It has always been the source of incredible power.Readers can''t get enough of Milli''s no-holds-barred writing:''I love your books'' J. K. Rowling''One of my very favourite birth writers'' Ricki Lake''Milli is a compassionate and passionate writer who puts women squarely at the heart of her endeavors'' Emma Barnett

'A great read; I'm so pleased it exists in the world.’ Chris van Tulleken Unpacking the truth about what’s on your plate – and what it’s doing to your health Everyone is talking about ultra-processed food (UPF) and its impact on our health – but what about women? Is this very modern way of eating having a unique and specific impact on the female body? Are these ‘industrially produced food-like items in plastic packets’ that many of us consume particularly damaging to women’s health? In Ultra-Processed Women, acclaimed journalist and women’s health advocate Milli Hill uncovers the shocking truth. From period pain and weight gain to depression, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions and even Alzheimer’s, Hill reveals cutting-edge research into the hidden dangers that lurk in your daily food choices. But this is not just a book about food. Ultra-Processed Women also explores the way the modern food industry has exploited women in their advertising for decades and uncovers the damage being wrought not only on our bodies but on the environment and on our own ability to connect with each other through the fundamentally human experience of cooking and eating. This isn’t just a wake-up call – it’s a battle cry. Written in Hill’s trademark down-to-earth style, Ultra-Processed Women will help you understand the issues and develop a clear course of action, arming you with tools and practical steps to cut through the confusion, break free from the damaging effects of UPFs, and reclaim your health without guilt or deprivation. Changing the way we eat, Hill argues, is a radical act of resistance to an ultra-processed world. It’s time to take back control. Your body, your choices, your future. Readers are raving: 'Ultra Processed Women is an important and brilliantly readable addition to the growing literature on ultra-processed food. Milli has done a superb job.’ Chris van Tulleken 'Such a brilliant book.' Maureen Brookbanks, Daily Mail 'Utterly had me gasping and rethinking my relationship with food and what I advise my patients – just a fabulous book.' Dr Nighat Arif, GPwSI in women’s health, author and broadcaster 'Milli Hill’s book has opened my eyes – wide!' Mo Wilde, author of The Wilderness Cure and Free Food '[A] sharp and timely wake-up call.' Melissa Hogenboom, BBC health journalist and author of The Motherhood Complex and Breadwinners 'A radical rethink of food, feminism and what it means to be nourished.' Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of Metabolism Repair for Women 'This book is a call for mindful eating, real food and systemic change, without guilt or perfectionism.' Nichola Ludlam-Raine, dietitian and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed 'For anyone tired of male-default science and diets in disguise, Milli Hill is the one to trust.' Victoria Smith, author of Hags and (Un)kind 'In a cultural moment where corporations sacrifice the health of women at the altar of profit, this book couldn’t come at a more perfect time.' Dr Alexandra MacKillop, food scientist and functional medicine physician 'This is a rallying call to think differently about what and how we eat – the story of one author’s refusal to become an ultra-processed woman.' Rob Percival, The Soil Association 'A must-read for any woman determined to escape the clutches of ultra-processed foods.' Jenny Tschiesche, nutritionist and author of The Unprocessed Air Fryer 'The only book on how to eat well you ever need.' Julie Bindel, journalist and author of Feminism for Women 'Highly recommended.' Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series and The Red House 'If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, frustrated with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, please read

Birth is a feminist issue. It's the feminist issue nobody's talking about. FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER Finally blasting the feminist spotlight into the labour ward, Milli Hill encourages women everywhere to stand and deliver, insisting that birth is no longer left off the list in discussions about female power, control and agency. From the importance of birth plans to your human rights in childbirth, and including birth stories from women across the world, this call-to-arms will help you find your voice, take an active role in your choices, and change the way you think about childbirth.