Cinzia Trenchi is a naturopath, journalist and freelance photographer who specialises in food and wine. As well as collaborating on numerous recipes books she has also worked for several Italian magazines focusing on nutritious, regional, cuisines. She strives to create delicious recipes with interesting flavour combinations, whilst keeping in mind the importance of a balanced diet to general health and wellbeing.

She lives in Monferrato in Piedmont where she uses the herbs and vegetables from her garden to inspire her booking. For White Star publishers she has published Gluten-Free Gourmet Recipes, Fat Free Gourmet Recipes, Chill Pepper- Moments of Spicy Passion, My Favourite Recipes and Smoothies & Juices Health and Energy in a Glass.