Vitamin A to Z by Fiona Sutherland

“This book. I wish something like this had been around when I was a teen, and I’ll be keeping it to show my daughter as she gets older.

It was exactly what I needed to read at the moment — I’ve been sucked into a vicious cycle of comparing myself and not feeling like I’m the ideal, doing exercise/eating food I don’t enjoy because I keep getting told I should, and just generally being in the wrong mindset. This book showed a gentle way through those behaviours and also practices trying at the end of each section to help understand yourself better. Would recommend to everyone!”

~ Ali, reader.

*****

“Oh Fiona, thank you for getting this book written. This work is so nuanced, layered, and deep. There’s only so much that can be unlearned and relearned in a consultation — even in a year of consultations — and then our clients are back in the world, swimming in diet culture. This book will be a lifeline, exactly what’s needed for day‑to‑day immersion in non‑diet thinking.

This book is so you: kind, clear, compassionate, fierce, and sweary. It’s my new go‑to reading recommendation. Congratulations on such a great piece of work.”

~ Susan Williams, HAES Eating Disorder Dietitian

*****

“Vitamin A to Z captures the essence of non‑diet, weight‑inclusive work in the most clever and digestible way. It’s an incredibly helpful read for all — from those reconnecting with their inner wisdom to helping professionals supporting others. In today’s pervasive and unrelenting diet culture, this is exactly the book to help you build a solid foundation of self‑care, mindfulness, and the fiery drive to makeshift happen in the dialogue of wellness. Five stars without hesitation.”

~ Haley Goodrich, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S

*****

“Vitamin A to Z is an excellent resource for beginning the path toward peace with food and your body. Fiona Sutherland breaks down big concepts like mindfulness and self‑compassion in a way that’s at once accessible and profound, thought‑provoking and light-hearted. This book will help you clarify your values and build skills not only to heal from disordered eating and body image concerns, but also to live a more fulfilling life.”

~ Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDRD, author of Anti-Diet

*****

“I adored this book, and not just because Fi is a dear friend. It’s accessible yet filled with such deep wisdom. I love that I can recommend it to all my clients regardless of the stage they are at in their recovery process. Couldn’t recommend it more.”

~ Marci Evans MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C

*****

“I’ll be honest about the major hesitations I had toward this book initially. I’ve always struggled with diet, weight, and body image, and I did not need another book telling me the ‘right’ way to eat and exercise. Instead, I felt seen, reassured, and educated — finding everything I already knew and needed to know in one easily accessible read.

This book addresses the very complex discussion of diet culture in a way that isn’t intimidating and instead feels self‑paced and considerate. From diversity to meditation, Fiona writes in such an honest and captivating way that everyone will take something away from each chapter.

It feels inclusive, acknowledging potential triggers and hardships. With optional activities at the end of each chapter to help implement more body positivity in your life, I only wish I’d had this as a teenager.

I cannot recommend this book more and will be passing it on to friends and family like there’s no tomorrow. Whether you’re looking for confirmation or new insights into body positivity, this book will have something for you. It’s written in such a way that you can read it in one sitting or take a more ‘as required’ approach. My only hope is that this will truly change the conversation around diet culture.”

~ Meghan, reader.

*****

“Reading Vitamin A to Z feels like sitting down to a cup of tea with Fiona and getting the chance to absorb all of her incredible knowledge and insight. Each chapter offers bite‑sized nuggets of wisdom written in a way that feels fun, accessible, and validating, with a dose of Fiona’s trademark humour (I found myself snorting with laughter every few pages). Paired with the reflective exercises and prompts, Fiona gently encourages us to bravely lean into the discomfort that life brings up in order to connect more fully with ourselves and others. This book offers a relatable resource for anyone looking to find freedom and enjoyment with food and to live a more authentic, meaningful life.”

~ Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, author of Unapologetic Eating

*****

“I wish this book had been written 10 years ago. While it focuses on diet, diet culture, and our relationship with food, so much of it translates to life in general and touches on areas many of us struggle with daily. The author goes to great lengths to ensure its LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and I loved that attention to detail and commitment to doing better.

It’s definitely left me with food for thought and had me questioning things I’ve always believed or assumed. I highly recommend giving this a read.”

~ Jadyen, reader.

*****

“When did the world of health, food, and bodies become the domain of great thinkers like Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kardashians? The answer to that conundrum probably lies in the strange conflation of celebrity, privilege, and commercialism that informs large swathes of health advice in the 21st century, from Pete Evans to Lite ’n Easy. Many of us are tired of the (literally) sickening confection masquerading as good advice. We are looking for a way out. We are looking for something genuinely nourishing.

Cue Vitamin A to Z by Fiona Sutherland.

This sassy little pocketbook is the ultimate escape route out of diet fairyland. Written in Fiona’s uniquely courageous, irreverent voice, it bats the rubbish myth of perfect eating, perfect bodies, and perfect lives right out of the park. She sits with you in the space that diet culture leaves behind, offering compassion and a fresh, thoughtful perspective. This book offers genuine nourishment. Vitamin A to Z invites you to consider what your version of wellbeing means — and how you might want to pursue it (or not). It does this while honouring the realities of being human: our traumas, illnesses, disabilities, stressors, and those pesky genetic codes we all inherit.

There are no silly promises here, and don’t expect to be told what to do (and certainly not what to eat). Written in easy‑to‑digest, bite‑sized portions, this book is a small but powerful space, boldly calling you to choose your own best path to your own unique version of ‘well’ and ‘well enough’, or simply to honour where you stand. Fiona Sutherland argues that no one else has the right to pick your wellbeing path — or to demand you be on one at all. Vitamin A to Z is a guide to reclaiming the peace of mind that modern healthism culture steals without permission.”

~ Tara Macgregor, PACFA REG CLINICAL & APD, G DIP COUNS, BSC, MSC H NUT DIET

*****

“This is one of those books that you wish were written years ago when you are in the midst of yoyo diets, mixed feelings, and self‑hate. Fiona writes a book that, on the whole, makes sense and wakes you up to the realisation of what we put ourselves through.”

~ Blue, reader.

*****

“Vitamin A to Z is a beautiful mix of self‑compassion, mindfulness, and nutrition. Fiona blends her range of skills to create an easy‑to‑digest, practical resource.

It introduces people to a new way of relating to food and their bodies. As more people become aware of the harmful messages and practices in our culture, media, and past, they’re often left with the question: ‘What do I do instead?’

Vitamin A to Z invites gentle curiosity and reflection while presenting new ideas and concepts, encouraging readers to use the book in whatever way feels most helpful. It offers practical activities, yet the prose alone stands as thought‑provoking and informative.

Fiona’s writing is similar to her spoken word — calming, methodical, humorous — and serves as a lovely balm for the nervous system.”

~ Jo Money, APD, Director of Eat Love Live