Whole Foods to Thrive: Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health


Brendan Brazier - 2011
    What impact do food choices have on your health?  Have you ever been curious as to where your food came from, who grew it, and the path it took to get to your table?  Have you ever wondered how much of each natural resource was used to produce your food - in other words, the soil-to-table environmental cost?  In Whole Foods to Thrive, Brendan Brazier clearly explains how nutrient-dense, plant-based foods are the best choice - not only for your health, but also for the health and sustainability of the planet.  Versatile and packed with flavour, whole foods have an abundance of health benefits for those who want sustainable energy, high-quality sleep, physical strength, and mental sharpness.  Whole Foods to Thrive builds upon Brendan's stress-busting, energy-boosting approach to nutrition and food introduced in his acclaimed bestseller The Thrive Diet, and includes 200 delicious, easy-to-make, plant-based recipes that are all allergen-free and contain no wheat, yeast, gluten, soy, dairy, or corn.  It features recipes such as:Gorilla Food Green Tacos Quinoa Falafels Indian-Spiced Lentil Hemp Burgers Maple Crispy Rice Treats Visit www.brendanbrazier.com

Stop Counting Calories And Start Losing Weight


Zoe Harcombe - 2008
    This book covers each of the three phases of The Harcombe Diet in detail, with meal plans for each phase - for omnivores and vegetarians - and the recipes to accompany these plans. In this book, Zoe Harcombe shows how calorie counting leads to three extremely common medical conditions, which cause overeating and weight gain. The Harcombe Diet will help you to lose weight and keep it off through eating better, not less. Weight loss in the first five days is typically 7lb and the record is a massive 17lb! Stop Counting Calories & Start Losing Weight: The Harcombe Diet has the ultimate Question & Answer section, with over 100 Q&As covering Avocados to Xylitol with Natural Live Yoghurt, Nuts and Soya in-between. The Harcombe Diet has changed the lives of tens of thousands of people, freeing them from yo-yo dieting and returning them to great health. Let it do the same for you too. Keep counting calories and end up a food addict. Stop Counting Calories & Start Losing Weight! Back cover description: You've tried every diet under the sun; You've lost weight and put it all back on; The more you diet, the more you crave food; You have almost given up hope of being and staying slim. Do you want some good news? It's not your fault. You are not greedy or weak-willed. You've just been given totally the wrong advice. This is the first book to explain why traditional diets are the cause of the current obesity epidemic, not the cure. It shows that eating less leads to three extremely common physical conditions, which cause overeating. This book can change your life. The Harcombe Diet will help you lose weight & keep it off. There is absolutely nothing to count and you can have unlimited quantities of real food - carbs and fats. Count Calories and end up a food addict. Stop Counting Calories & Start Losing Weight!

Danielle Walker's Against All Grain: Thankful, 20 Thanksgiving Gluten-free and Paleo Recipes


Danielle Walker - 2013
    Find out the perfect spread to not only eat healthy, but enjoy the holiday season with delicious recipes. With a few favorite recipes from her award-winning blog and the majority created specially for this ebook, Danielle presents you with a comprehensive Paleo Thanksgiving feast.Enjoy classic Thanksgiving favorites such as green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, and pumpkin pie all without processed ingredients, grains, and refined sugars. All recipes are dairy-free with the exception of ghee, which is largely lactose and casein free.Recipes Included:Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Cranberry Champagne VinaigretteCurry Pumpkin SoupCranberry SauceRoasted Garlic Mashed CauliflowerGreen Bean Casserole with Crispy ShallotsRoasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and ShallotsGlazed CarrotsHerbed Drop BiscuitsApple Sausage StuffingSmokey Candied Bacon Sweet PotatoesRoasted Acorn SquashRoasted Brined TurkeyPan GravyPomegranate Cranberry MocktailsPie CrustPumpkin PiePecan PieApple PieNo Ingredient Left Behind SoupCrockpot Turkey or Chicken Stock

Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine: The New Approach to Using the Best of Natural Therapies and Conventional Medicine


Mayo Clinic - 2007
    This volume is a guide to understanding what works and what doesn't in the world of complementary and alternative medicine, and how to put this information to use in your everyday life.

Cook Yourself Thin: The Delicious Way to Drop a Dress Size


Harry Eastwood - 2007
    It’s time to throw out those ready meals, step away from the microwave and discover how to cut calories without compromising on taste. The Cook Yourself Thin team don’t do denial or sums or regimes, but whether you want to lose a few inches, a few pounds, or stay in shape, they’ve got tips and tricks and 80 delicious recipes up their sleeves to make it easy. Simply discover the foods that are your downfall, swap for fantastic skinny alternatives and watch the pounds drop off. Never has dieting been so easy or tasted so good!

The Dukan Diet Cookbook: The Essential Companion to the Dukan Diet


Pierre Dukan - 2012
    Dukan’s four-step plan rejects counting calories and instead harnesses the power of pure protein, empowering you to achieve your “True Weight” and keep the pounds off forever.  The Dukan Diet Cookbook is filled with over 350 simple, French-inspired recipes for the two most challenging phases of the diet—the protein-only Attack phase and the protein-and-vegetable Cruise phase.  From Crispy Chicken Wings and Ham Soufflé to Turkey Meatballs with Rosemary and Mint, Mussels Provençal and Curried Turnip Soup to Flourless Chocolate Cake and a scrumptious Vanilla Cookie—plus all-new recipes for Shirataki noodles—the recipes in this book prove you don’t have to sacrifice great taste and satisfaction in order to lose weight.Illustrated with sixteen pages of delectable color photographs, The Dukan Diet Cookbook is the essential companion to the Dukan Diet.

The Best Of Clean Eating: Over 200 Mouthwatering Recipes To Keep You Lean And Healthy


Clean Eating - 2010
    Includes 20 bonus new recipes.

The Big Book Of Juices And Smoothies: 365 Natural Blends For Health And Vitality Every Day


Natalie Savona - 2003
    Look good and feel great all year round with this practical step-by- step guide to introducing juices and smoothies into your life.

Mayo Clinic Going Gluten Free: Essential Guide to Managing Celiac Disease and Related Conditions


Joseph A. Murray - 2014
    Whether diagnosed with celiac disease or just deciding if a gluten-free diet is right for you, Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free will help you create and maintain a gluten-free lifestyle. Both authoritative and approachable, the book includes core medical information on celiac disease in addition to focusing on practical, everyday issues, such as: --Determining if gluten-free is right for you--Common signs, symptoms and myths of celiac --Dealing with celiac if you are newly diagnosed--Maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle while traveling, during the holidays, on-the-go and at college--Helping your child manage a gluten-free diet--Properly reading and understanding food labels--A few recipes and meals to jumpstart your gluten-free life

THE FITNESS CHEF: Eat What You Like & Lose Weight For Life - The infographic guide to the only diet that works


Graeme Tomlinson - 2019
    You just need this book. Graeme Tomlinson, a.k.a. The Fitness Chef, has amassed over half a million instagram followers thanks to his myth-busting health-and-diet infographics.In his first book, this simple visual guide, you will discover: how to lose weight and keep it off forever; why you don’t need a complicated new diet, slimming-club rules or a personal trainer; How you can still eat everything you love and feel great about it.The good news is: you don’t need to ban foods (you can still eat your favourite biscuits) or stop eating food groups (enjoy carbs, fats and sugar). After reading this book you will be able to make informed food choices for the rest of your life and succeed at any weight-loss goal.Forget the confusing diet myths – carbs don’t make you fat! You don’t need intermittent fasting, keto or special diet foods!Understand the facts and empower yourself to make informed food choices for the rest of your life.Enjoy Graeme’s quick, low-calorie meal ideas and affordable food swaps and get to know the calorie counts for commonly consumed foods and drinks.You already have a diet, you just need to get to know it better.

10-Day Sugar Detox: Easy Meal Plans to Beat Sugar in 10 Days


Dana Angelo White - 2015
    4 Sugar Detox Options. 1 Life-Changing Experience. Live healthier. Lose weight. Cut carbs. Gain energy. Sleep better. Most people who choose to do a sugar detox have similar goals. But just because you want to achieve the same things doesn't mean you're starting from the same place. 10-Day Sugar Detox takes into account the real eating habits of aspiring sugar detoxers. It offers four different detoxes, each of which can be undertaken to end sugar addiction safely and successfully. Which sugar detox is right for you? Orange Plan: Vegetarian Yellow Plan: Carnivorous Green Plan: Grain-free, legume-free Blue Plan: Grain-free, legume-free, dairy-free Each sugar detox includes its own shopping list and meal plan for the 10-day period-so the only thing you have to think about is how good you're going to feel by the end. Recipes include: Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Casserole, Steak Salad with Goat Cheese, Curried Carrot Soup with Basil, Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodles, Spicy Salmon Burgers, Grilled Garlic-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin, Chocolate-Almond Fondue, and more!"

One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends


Rebecca Katz - 2004
    For those whose appetites have been turned off by illness, Rebecca's ONE BITE AT A TIME is an instant turn-on to good, nourishing food. In this comprehensive cookbook, Rebecca shares delicious, immune-boosting recipes for people living with cancer, their caregivers, and the ever-growing number of cancer survivors. ONE BITE AT A TIME features more than 85 simple-to-prepare, sumptuous recipes. From little nibbles to satisfying entrees Rebecca's flexible approach is designed for both the individual and the entire family to enjoy. Dishes such as Poached Coconut-Ginger Salmon, Spinach Orzo with Pine Nuts and Feta, Taxicab Yellow Tomato soup and Magic Mineral Broth reinvigorate the appetite with ingredients that help bolster the body's immune system. To accompany the recipes, Rebecca offers down-to-earth information and helpful advice for those dealing with the culinary ups and downs often experienced during treatment. Learn what friends and family can do to best pitch in; discover easy substitutes for "forbidden" foods; look up "nutrition-at-a-glance" information for each recipe; and see how to wake up taste buds in any dish by using just a few basic staples from the pantry. Rebecca's caring, humor-filled recipe notes will warm your heart and remind you that, along with a good meal, laughter can truly be the best medicine. Throughout the book's pages, Rebecca's clients attest to this fact, as they share anecdotes of the joyous impact these recipes have had on their lives. At a time when you may feel that nothing is under your control, something as simple as creating a nutritious, healing dish for yourself or a loved one can be a reaffimation of your humanity and a tangible way to nurture someone you care about.

The New Atkins Made Easy: A Faster, Simpler Way to Shed Weight and Feel Great -- Starting Today!


Colette Heimowitz - 2013
    The New Atkins Made Easy will guide you every step of the way with: • Easy-to-follow steps to successful weight loss that ease the transition from one phase to the next • Detailed shopping lists for the fresh foods and easy-to-find pantry staples that make losing weight delicious—and easy • Tasty recipes such as Zucchini–Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, Cheesy Chicken and Green Bean Skillet, Chipotle Shrimp Salad, and Tiramisu Pudding • Dozens of low-cook and no-cook options, including grab-and-go foods like Atkins snacks, shakes, and frozen meals • Digital tools and apps to take the guesswork out of meal planning and tracking your progress • Success stories from people just like you, who have used the new Atkins Diet to lose weight and keep it off! The new Atkins is more effective than ever, it’s backed by decades of scientific research, and it’s sustainable for a lifetime. If you’re done with diets that leave you hungry and are looking for a healthy, delicious way of eating that leads to enhanced health, The New Atkins Made Easy is the program for you. Turn to the Week 1 shopping list on page 66, pick up some tasty foods at the grocery store, and start losing weight—today.

The Micronutrient Miracle: The 28-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Increase Your Energy, and Reverse Disease


Jayson Calton - 2015
    More than 90 percent of all Americans are deficient in at least one of these health-promoting vitamins and minerals and don't even know it.According to nutritionists Jayson and Mira Calton, micronutrients--vitamins and minerals essential for optimum health--are being stripped from our diet and depleted by our lifestyle habits. And these deficiencies cause today's most common illnesses. Mira herself developed advanced osteoporosis at the age of 30. But with Jayson's help, she reversed her disease through micronutrient therapy. The Caltons created The Mircronutrient Miracle, an incredible cure-all program, to help you lose weight and prevent and reverse common disorders, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.The Micronutrient Miracle explains the truth about what you're really eating and how your habits may be depleting essential micronutrients. It also provides an easy-to-follow 28-day plan to reverse these effects by restoring your depleted micronutrients. And the best part? This book is tailor-made to work with your lifestyle, including gluten-free, low-carb, low-fat, vegan, and Paleo recipes!

Being Vegetarian for Dummies


Suzanne Havala - 2001
    As the solo vegetarian, you discreetly add a small cheese pizza to the order--with peppers and onions, of course! Welcome to the world of a vegetarian in an otherwise carnivorous population. Vegetarianism has found itself growing in popularity, whether for religious, health, moral, or many other reasons. Still, it's not uncommon to be the minority in a large group of people based on your vegetarian lifestyle. Going to a restaurant, a dinner party, traveling, and holidays (think: tofurkey!) can often be a challenge for many vegetarians. Being Vegetarian For Dummies helps you choose the vegetarian lifestyle that is right for you, whether you're a vegetarian in the making or if you've been a vegetarian for years . With the helpful advice this guide provides, you'll:Discover the vegetarian food guide pyramid Figure out true benefits of vegetarianism Find out how to reinvent your favorite recipes Learn how to arrange for vegetarian foods at wedding, banquets, and other social events Best of all, Being Vegetarian For Dummies tackles head-on some of the most common questions that vegetarians often face when someone learns of their dietary lifestyle. Aren't you lacking a ton of vitamins and minerals? What exactly do you eat? Don't you get tired of salads? Isn't it dangerous to be vegetarian when you're pregnant? The list goes on--mainly because most people don't have a clear understanding of what being a vegetarian really entails. Being Vegetarian For Dummies offers you all you need to know to make smart, healthy choices, and also covers:Deciding whether to switch to vegetarianism overnight or gradually Finding vegetarian sources of protein Ensuring that you have a healthy vegetarian pregnancy Vegetarian diets for children and teens Understanding what's really in your food and other products Being Vegetarian For Dummies definitely promises that you won't be eating grilled cheese sandwiches for the rest of your life.