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The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler: Your Complete Feeding Guide for 6 months to 3 years
by Alexandra Caspero Whitney EnglishAn accessible guide for vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious parents from the dietitian duo behind online community Plant-Based Juniors®--includes a bonus chapter on feeding infants up to six months!More of us are turning to plant-focused diets for our health and the health of the environment. But there haven't been reliable, evidence-based resources out there for a new generation of compassionate, conscientious parents--until now. The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler is your go-to resource, offering easy-to-digest nutritional facts and guidelines that aren't available elsewhere, with a special focus on the most important period of a child's life when it comes to developing good eating habits: infancy and toddlerhood.Whitney and Alex discuss: • the PB3 plate: a visual guide to structuring meals that are nutritionally balanced--1/3 fruits and vegetables; 1/3 legumes, nuts and seeds; and 1/3 grains and starches--and easy to adapt for the entire family • how to meet needs for critical nutrients such as iron • a primer on both traditional purees and the baby-led weaning/feeding approach • strategies for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters • sorting fact from fiction when it comes to nondairy milks and other substitutes • 50+ plant-based recipes created specifically for stages from first bites to age threeAs dietitians and moms, Whitney and Alex pored over nutrition journals and called on the experts to learn how to provide their babies with the best diet possible. They found that plant-based diets are associated with a reduced risk of obesity, decreased cholesterol levels, and increased fruit and vegetable intake; in short, not only are they safe for kids, they're pretty freaking awesome.
Plant-Based Bean Cookbook: 70 Vegan Recipes for Bean Lovers
by Katherine GreenCelebrate the versatility of beans with nourishing plant-based recipes Beans are an adaptable, inexpensive protein you can integrate into almost any meal. This bean cookbook is full of nutritious recipes that highlight black beans, pinto beans, green beans, chickpeas, split peas, and more. Whether you already follow a plant-based diet or are looking to add more plant-based dishes to your rotation, you'll discover the health benefits of enjoying beans and learn to easily prepare dishes from scratch with just a few varieties of canned or dry beans in your pantry. The Plant-Based Bean Cookbook includes: 18 bean varieties—Check out profiles for the most popular beans, along with a chart of cooking guidelines for making beans on the stovetop, or in a pressure cooker or slow cooker. Recipes for every meal—Explore a bean cookbook that includes recipes for snacks and spreads, sides and salads, soups and stews, suppers, and even sweets. Extras, tips, and tricks—Nutritional information is included for each recipe, along with tips for adapting recipes for vegetarian and omnivorous diets. Discover the possibilities of beans in a wide variety of recipes with this dedicated bean cookbook!
Plant-Based Beauty: The Essential Guide to Detoxing Your Beauty Routine
by Jess ArnaudinThe essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine.Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an effect both on our own levels of wellness and the health of the world around us.Plant-Based Beauty is a practical companion to your daily routine, helping you to truly understand the ingredients you are putting on your skin and replacing them with self-care rituals to look forward to. Jess Arnaudin helps to de-code the language, myths and science surrounding natural ingredients and shares recipes and her favourite beauty foods as part of her philosophy of 'Inside Out Beauty'.
The Plant-Based College Cookbook: Plant-Based, Easy-to-Make, Good-for-You Food
by Adams MediaEnjoy healthy, plant-based meals and avoid the temptations of the dining hall and vending machines with over 175 easy, recipes any college student can master! Who says the food in college has to be unhealthy? Now, eating healthy is simpler than ever and can even be enjoyed when you&’re at college! The Plant-Based College Cookbook is perfect for even the busiest college student and features 175 totally doable (and delicious) recipes to help you stick to your plant-based diet while on campus. Enjoy a Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffin and Creamy Carrot Smoothie to make that 8am class feel a bit easier. Impress your roommates with some homemade Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Mango Citrus Salsa. And never skip out on dessert with some Cocoa-Nut-Coconut No-Bake Cookies and DIY Peanut Butter Cups. With helpful advice on the kitchen basics and quick, effortless recipes, you can skip the temptations of the dining hall, eat clean, and even keep off that freshman fifteen!
Plant-Based Comfort Food Classics: Simple and Nourishing Vegan Dishes
by Sandra VungiPlant-Based Comfort Food Classics contains only the best selection of amazingly tasty recipes that will make your family and friends fall in love with all these new yet comforting tastes. Guests at your vegan dinner party will talk about these recipes for years to come! Plant-Based Comfort Food Classics has you covered from soups, salads, and spreads to main dishes and cakes. You can even find a whole selection of dreamy no bake desserts and a barbecue and Christmas special. Recipes include: • Curried chickpea and avocado salad • Crispy &“fish&” fingers • Meaty lentil balls • Heavenly cabbage rolls • Savory filled pancakes • Lentil and vegetable pie • Baked onions with creamy lemony mushroom filling • Dreamy no-bake chocolate cherry cake • Carrot and peanut butter brownies • Decadent pull-apart cinnamon bread • Black pudding sausages • And more! The recipes in the book are doable and affordable and are made with familiar ingredients that you can find in your local grocery store—no fancy, complicated, and expensive ingredient lists! The dishes are home-style, flavorful, and filling. With sixty-four delicious recipes and beautiful, full-color photographs, Plant-Based Comfort Food Classics is the perfect cookbook for all of your friends, whether they&’re vegan or not! Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We&’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Plant-Based Cookbook: Good for Your Heart, Your Health, and Your Life; 200 Whole-food Recipes
by Trish Sebben-KrupkaTransitioning to a plant-based diet can be easy, fuss-free, and the ultimate way to transform your health.Plant-Based Cookbook includes 200 satisfying and delicious meatless, dairy-free recipes—plus everything you need to know to begin eating a plant-based diet.The health benefits of a plant-based diet are at your fingertips in this all-inclusive cookbook with 200 hearty vegetarian and vegan recipes, from basics such as stocks and sauces to appetizers, meatless mains, bakes and casseroles, grains and pasta, tofu, tempeh, and seitan, desserts, and more.The Plant-Based Cookbook also provides:• Nutritional information;• Tags for gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free recipes;• How to make your favorite recipes meat-free;• Best sources of plant-based protein;• Cooking techniques and tools; and• Advice for the newbie on easy-to-make plant-based cooking.Whether by choice or by a doctor's orders, you will get all of the information you need in the Plant-Based Cookbook to make satisfying meals—without the meat and dairy!
Plant-Based Cooking for Absolute Beginners: 60 Recipes & Tips for Super Easy Seasonal Recipes
by Therese ElgquistDelicious and Simple Food for Everyone Plant-Based Cooking for the Absolute Beginner is full of fun, delicious, and gorgeous food made from plants. Each dish is comprised of a variety of colors, flavors, textures, and nutrition! The book features easy-to-read formulas, flow charts, and smart ideas throughout to really help you understand the foundations of cooking, and furthermore how to build up all types of dishes. Moreover, there are the basic recipes you&’ll always want, such as dressings and sauces, dips, bread, and porridge. Read about fourteen ways to serve your favorite plant-based protein sources. Therese Elguist, one of the most well-known green cooking personalities in Sweden, presents her &“plant plate&” showing you how to become more flexible and sustainable in the kitchen. The book is also filled with tips on how to build up a basic pantry, what kitchen tools you&’d want to ascertain success in the kitchen, and what &“backwards cooking&” is all about. The perfect gift for herbivores and omnivores alike!
Plant-Based Cooking for Two: 80 Deliciously Easy Whole-Food Recipes
by Sara SpeckelsEat smarter with healthy, plant-based meals perfectly portioned for two Going plant-based can be a fun and easy way to prepare and share meals together while embracing a healthy lifestyle. Plant-Based Cooking for Two makes it easy to create quick and delicious dishes, designed to fit your budget and reduce processed ingredients. The precise portions also help eliminate leftovers and food waste. Go beyond other cooking-for-two cookbooks with: Plant-based diet 101—Discover the multiple, science-backed benefits of eating whole foods, as well as how best to sustain the plant-based diet with a partner. Meal planning tips—Make the most of your fresh ingredients with practical meal prep guidance and shopping tips that will save you time and money at the grocery store. Healthy, easy recipes—Find delectable, plant-based entrees, snacks, and even desserts, packed with nutrients and minimal amounts of salt, oil, and refined sugars. Enjoy cooking and eating healthy meals together with this easy plant-based cookbook.
Plant Based Cooking Made Easy: Over 100 Recipes
by Jill Dalton Jeffrey DaltonFrom the creators of the popular YouTube channel The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show comes this timely and comprehensive cookbook! Plant Based Cooking Made Easy features over 100 life-saving, whole food plant-based recipes that are gluten-free, refined sugar & oil free, low in sodium, and full of scrumptious flavors.Modern cutting-edge nutritional research has clearly identified the whole food plant-based diet as the single most potent force for recovering and sustaining human health. Only a diet rich in a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, mushrooms, nuts, berries, and seeds—and which is free of highly processed foods, laden with preservatives, refined oils, sugar, and salt—has the power to reverse many of the leading chronic diseases the world faces today, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood, autoimmune disorders, and more.Jeffrey and Jill Dalton share the story of their own 23 year journey to plant-based transformation, one which not only empowered them to reverse their chronic health issues but also inspired them to create The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show—and now this cookbook! Drawing on their many years of experience with plant-based cooking, they spell out in detail all the appliances and preparations needed to set up your own kitchen for plant-based success.With over 100 recipes based on the best available plant-based nutritional research, Plant Based Cooking Made Easy covers all the bases, offering wholesome takes on everything from common comfort foods like hot dogs, macaroni & cheese, pizza, waffles, brownies, and double stuff Oreo cake, to international favorites like massaman curry, West African peanut sauce, sweet potato flatbread, mushroom bourguignon, tikka masala, hummingbird cake and more.Learn to easily make tasty gluten-free breads, muffins, cakes, pies, and cookies as well as plant-based cheeses and ice creams, salad dressings, and hummus, all in the comfort of your own kitchen. And if you should happen to get stuck, each recipe has a corresponding step-by-step video, easily accessible with a QR code scanner on your mobile device.With this cookbook as your ultimate guide, it has never been easier to make the life-changing switch to a plant-based diet. Soon to become an essential cookbook in healthy kitchens around the world, Plant Based Cooking Made Easy is your key to finally finding your own path to better health.
The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook: 125+ Nourishing Recipes to Satisfy Every Taste Bud
by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDNA delectable plant-based cookbook and eating guide for preventing and managing diabetes and pre-diabetes from award-winning cookbook author and registered dietitian Jackie Newgent.Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. More than 11 percent of the population is living with diabetes, and 38 percent of U.S. adults have prediabetes. Diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and lower-limb amputation. Recent research has also shown a connection between diabetes and dementia, hearing loss, and some forms of cancer. Experts point to diet as a key component in preventing and treating diabetes and prediabetes—particularly one featuring fruits and vegetables. That&’s where The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook comes in, helping people with diabetes—or at risk for developing it—enjoy more plants. The key word is &“enjoy.&” Here, Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, an award-winning cookbook author and classically-trained chef, offers 100 percent plant-based recipes that are full of flavor with fresh, modern appeal. At the same time, the dishes appeal to all eaters, not just vegetarians. The book is packed with more than 125 recipes, plenty of hearty main dishes, tasty menus, and hundreds of helpful tips. Following today&’s current nutrition therapy guidelines, readers can follow a flexible plan without being overly focused on calories, carb-counting, or other strict macronutrient or micronutrient parameters. People with diabetes and prediabetes—and their families and friends—will benefit from the deliciousness The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook brings to the table, and the good health it brings to their lives!
Plant-Based Diet Cookbook For Dummies
by SebestyenLive longer, live healthier, and feel amazing with a plant-based diet A plant-based diet has been proved to be a healthy and balanced alternative to diets that include meat. Even more importantly, it can be absolutely delicious and fun! In Plant-Based Diet Cookbook For Dummies you'll get all the recipes you need to guide you through a durable lifestyle change that will boost your energy, lower inflammation, encourage a healthy weight, and reduce your risk of disease. With over 100 foolproof and engaging recipes, this life-changing book will help you: Get started from scratch with a plant-based diet that will save you money and time Discover new recipes and grocery shopping techniques that keep your fridge stocked with healthy, delicious food Learn how to navigate restaurants and social gatherings while maintaining your new lifestyle So, if you've been wondering if it's time to make a change to your diet and lifestyle, why not give the plant-based diet a try?
The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners: 75 Delicious, Healthy Whole-Food Recipes
by Gabriel MillerCreate whole-food, plant-based dishes with ease—no experience required Eating a diet rich with whole-food, plant-based ingredients is one of the best decisions you can make to support your overall health—and now it's easier than ever! This beginner-friendly cookbook is packed with expert guidance and 75 nutritious recipes that make it enjoyable to eat a plant-based diet. What sets this book apart from other plant-based diet cookbooks: A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED: Ease the transition to a healthier lifestyle with advice for stocking your kitchen, making smart decisions at the grocery store, sticking to a plant-based diet when dining out, and more. SIMPLE, HEALTHY INGREDIENTS: Discover recipes that avoid salt, oil, and sugar while emphasizing minimally processed ingredients that can easily be found at your local grocery store. Find a full shopping list for plant-based staples such as beans, brown rice, broths and more. FIND A RANGE OF RECIPES: Enjoy plant-based dishes for every meal with recipes like Southwest Sweet Potato Skillet, Mango-Ginger Chickpea Curry, and Oat Crunch Apple Crisp. Streamline plant-based eating without sacrificing nutrition—The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners shows you how.
Plant-Based Diet in 30 Days: A Cookbook and Meal Plan for an Easy Transition to the Plant Based Diet
by Sara TerceroTransition to a fully plant-based diet in just one month It's possible to successfully transition to a plant-based diet in just 30 days with help from this complete plant-based diet cookbook. You'll kick-start a new way of eating with a 4-week meal plan, shopping lists, and easy recipes that are so delicious you won't even miss meat and dairy. What sets this whole food plant-based cookbook apart from other vegetarian cookbooks: Beginner-friendly—Learn everything you need to know to make the transition to a plant-based diet simple, satisfying, and healthy. You'll get a plant-based primer, tips for stocking your kitchen, and more. An easy-to-use layout—Each week is laid out with full menus, shopping lists, and cooking tips. Easy-to-make recipes—Whip up mouthwatering recipes that feature a variety of flavorful ingredients. Each recipe includes prep times and key nutritional information. Take the guesswork out of transitioning to a plant-based diet with the Plant-Based Diet in 30 Days.
Plant-Based Diet in 30 Minutes: 100 Fast & Easy Recipes for Busy People
by Ally LazareFresh and flavorful plant based cooking in 30 minutesAfter a busy day, it may seem easier to reach for a takeout menu instead of planning for and cooking a healthy meal from scratch. This plant based diet cookbook will show you how simple it can be to prepare delicious, balanced, plant based recipes made with fresh, whole foods—all in 30 minutes or less.Plant based cooking basics—Explore the health benefits of a plant based diet and the essential kitchen tools and top ingredients you'll need for cooking.100 Quick and easy recipes—Make 30-minute cooking even easier with some recipes requiring only one pot, 5 ingredients, or minimal prep time.Cost- and time-saving tips—Stock your plant based diet kitchen affordably with tips on buying in bulk, recipes for homemade staples, and meal prep advice.Serve up vibrant and delicious recipes that can be ready faster than delivery with The Plant Based Diet in 30 Minutes.
The Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan: A 3-Week Kick-Start Guide to Eat & Live Your Best
by Heather NicholdsStart healthier eating and living with this guide to a plant-based diet.To realize the benefits of a plant based diet, you need two things: an action plan that gets you started, and simple recipes that keep you going. With this in mind, holistic nutritionist Heather Nicholds created The Plant Based Diet Meal Plan—a complete 3-week meal plan followed by more than 100 easy, delicious plant based recipes.In The Plant Based Diet Meal Plan, Heather's combines her knowledge of whole-food nutrition with her love of exciting flavors, delivering everything you need to enjoy a healthful plant based diet.Equal parts action plan and cookbook, The Plant Based Diet Meal Plan includes:A Plant Based Diet Overview that features specific health benefits, guidance for deprivation-free weight loss, and the top 10 plant based superfoodsA 3-Week Plant Based Diet Meal Plan that includes weekly shopping lists and plant based diet menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner100+ Plant Based Diet Recipe—smoothies and salads to mains and desserts that include key macronutrient informationFrom weight loss to improved health, The Plant Based Diet Meal Plan has the action plan and recipes to start your plant based diet today—and stick with it tomorrow.
The Plant-Based Diet Revolution: 28 days to a happier gut and a healthier you
by Bob Andrew Dr Alan Desmond'This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves!' Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear'Get ready, because this book is going to change your life in so many positive ways!' Kathy Freston, New York Times best-selling author of Clean Protein'Dr Alan Desmond's The Plant-Based Diet Revolution will introduce a new era of delicious food that promotes a healthy mind, body and gut. Long live - and live long - in the Revolution!' Dr Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled'With clear scientific explanation, colourful illustrations, and dozens of easy, tasty recipes, Dr Desmond has created an instant classic that gently guides you through the delicious transition to a health-promoting, plant-based diet.' Dr Michael Klaper As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, 'What should we eat?' has become one of the most important questions of the 21st century. Dr Alan Desmond cuts through the diet confusion to explain how we can all unlock the power of a healthy gut and optimise our overall well-being by simply putting more plants on our plate.Alongside clear explanations of the science and 80 beautifully illustrated and completely plant-based recipes, you'll find 'the 28-day revolution', the essential step-by-step guide to discovering the true power of a plant-based diet for yourself.Join The Plant-Based Diet Revolution today and unleash the true power of the food on your plate!
The Plant-Based Diet Revolution: 28 days to a happier gut and a healthier you
by Dr Alan Desmond Bob Andrew'This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves!' Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear'Get ready, because this book is going to change your life in so many positive ways!' Kathy Freston, New York Times best-selling author of Clean Protein'Dr Alan Desmond's The Plant-Based Diet Revolution will introduce a new era of delicious food that promotes a healthy mind, body and gut. Long live - and live long - in the Revolution!' Dr Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled'With clear scientific explanation, colourful illustrations, and dozens of easy, tasty recipes, Dr Desmond has created an instant classic that gently guides you through the delicious transition to a health-promoting, plant-based diet.' Dr Michael Klaper As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, 'What should we eat?' has become one of the most important questions of the 21st century. Dr Alan Desmond cuts through the diet confusion to explain how we can all unlock the power of a healthy gut and optimise our overall well-being by simply putting more plants on our plate.Alongside clear explanations of the science and 80 beautifully illustrated and completely plant-based recipes, you'll find 'the 28-day revolution', the essential step-by-step guide to discovering the true power of a plant-based diet for yourself.Join The Plant-Based Diet Revolution today and unleash the true power of the food on your plate!
Plant-Based Diets for Succulence and Sustainability (Routledge Studies in Food, Society and the Environment)
by Kathleen May KevanyThis collection takes an interdisciplinary look at how the transformation towards plant-based diets is becoming more culturally acceptable, economically accessible, technically available and politically viable. We offer strategies for achieving sustainable food systems without having to forgo succulence, sensuality and sacredness of food. Shifting food systems is one of humanity’s biggest challenges and greatest opportunities. This book explores adaptable and health-promoting plant-based diets, which by their nature can support nourishing environmental, social, ethical, political, and economic outcomes. In this book, detailed descriptions are provided of what constitutes a healthy plant-based diet and active lifestyle. Readers are invited to engage with a community of practitioners delving more deeply into strategies for transitioning societies to greater succulence and sustainability. Throughout the first section of the book, environmental challenges and opportunities for reversing climate change are highlighted as our most urgent action. The focus then turns to global food systems and the intersections that are undermining human and animal health. The final section offers preventative approaches and encourages reorienting systems of law, economics and education to exemplify integrity, coordination, coherence and compassion. This book will be of interest to students and academics, as well as policy professionals in all fields engaging with complex issues and systems analyses. It will be of value to those working in health services, policy development, agriculture, economic development, and social change as it provides steps to enhance well-being, pathways to increase jobs in the green economy, and practical ideas to reverse greenhouse gas emissions. It may also be a superb guide for individuals and families looking to become vibrant eaters and leaders.
The Plant-Based Dog Food Revolution: With 50 Recipes
by Mimi Kirk Lisa KirkPlant- based dog food is the latest revolution in caring for our tail- wagging friends Eating organic, quality food has become a major priority in promoting healthy lifestyles of many humans, which begs the question—why don’t we apply this same practice to feeding our dogs? Commercial dog food is full of additives, fillers, and other processed ingredients which can have negative impacts on a dog’s overall health. From mother-daughter duo Mimi and Lisa Kirk comes this eye-opening guide to feeding dogs a healthy, plant-based diet made of ingredients that are not only pet safe, but also human grade. Lentils, sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, herbs and spices—all of these healthy human favorites have their place in the dog bowl! With dozens of Fido- approved recipes, The Plant-Based Dog Food Diet provides quick and easy basic meals and treats, an overview of what dogs need to stay healthy, and tips on food prep and storage.
Plant-Based Foods: Ingredients, Technology and Health Aspects
by Alev Yüksel AydarThe plant-based food industry has flourished in recent years, with a steady stream of exciting product launches reaching the worldwide market. Consumers have become interested in a plant-based diet that includes grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. There are a number of factors involved in this trend, including consumer opposition to harming animals, health problems such as lactose intolerance, desire for a healthier lifestyle and environmental awareness. Several books related to plant-based diets and cookbooks have been published for vegans and vegetarians, however there is no research work related to plant-based production, technology, ingredients and their qualitative and nutritional properties based on the results of scientific studies. Future Food: Plant-Based Products is the first book where the comparison of plant-based products with other alternatives are explored in detail. Novel plant-based product formulations, production and results of recent studies are examined in detail in this book. Plant-based products are mainly alternatives to dairy and meat products, and this text includes comprehensive chapters on meat substitutes and plant-based non-dairy products. In the opening chapter the main ingredients and raw materials used to produce a variety of plant-based products are covered along with their qualitative and nutritional properties. Further chapters focus on the health effects of plant-based products and microbiological and safety issues. For researchers seeking a full, up-to-date overview of plant-based product alternatives and their production, health affects and safety aspects, this book meets your needs.
Plant-Based Functional Foods and Phytochemicals: From Traditional Knowledge to Present Innovation (Innovations in Plant Science for Better Health)
by Megh R. Goyal Arijit Nath Hafiz Ansar Rasul SuleriaPlant-Based Functional Foods and Phytochemicals: From Traditional Knowledge to Present Innovation covers the importance of the therapeutic health benefits of phytochemicals derived from plants. It discusses the isolation of potential bioactive molecules from plant sources along with their value to human health. It focuses on physical characteristics, uniqueness, uses, distribution, traditional and nutritional importance, bioactivities, and future trends of different plant-based foods and food products. Functional foods, beyond providing basic nutrition, may offer a potentially positive effect on health and cures for various disease conditions, such as metabolic disorders (including diabetes), cancer, and chronic inflammatory reactions. The volume looks at these natural products and their bioactive compounds that are increasingly utilized in preventive and therapeutic medications and in the production of pharmaceutical supplements and as food additives to increase functionality. It also describes the concept of extraction of bioactive molecules from plant sources, both conventional and modern extraction techniques, available sources, biochemistry, structural composition, and potential biological activities.
Plant-Based Himalaya: Vegan Recipes from Nepal
by Babita ShresthaThe art of healthy cooking is all about loving yourself and spreading that love to those around you. It's even better when you can cook a delicious meal and also help protect the environment. In Plant-Based Himalaya, Nepalese author Babita Shrestha shares 38 vegan recipes from her home country that she has been cooking and eating since she was very young, including mouthwatering grains, dal, curries, greens, sauces, and desserts. In addition to food, Shrestha introduces her beloved Nepal along with her personal goals for a plant-based diet: decreasing mass production and consumption of unhealthy processed food in plastic packaging. Featuring 250 beautiful full-color photos, Plant-Based Himalaya is designed to inspire you to cook and eat exquisitely vegan home-style Nepali cuisine. Make it exceptional, and share it with your loved ones!
Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted In Tradition
by Sheil ShuklaJAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • Physician and Plant Based Artist creator Dr. Sheil Shukla celebrates Indian cuisine with 100 stunningly photographed vegan recipes that utilize fresh, healthy produce to capture the indelible flavors of India “This is wholesome, exciting cooking that just so happens to not include animal products. You won’t miss them.”—The New York Times, A Best Cookbook of 2022 “Cinematically lit, larger-than-life images will have you eating with your eyes long before the dal hits the pan.”—NPR Books We Love India is home to a vibrant tapestry of culinary traditions—and to more vegetarians than anywhere else in the world. It’s also where Dr. Sheil Shukla learned to love traditional Gujarati fare, cooking alongside his adored ba (grandmother) over summers in Mumbai. During his medical training, Dr. Shukla discovered the power of plant-based nutrition to prevent and manage chronic illness—and so began his mission to reinvent the classic vegetarian dishes of his heritage. Plant-Based India presents over 100 completely vegan recipes for shak (spiced vegetable dishes), dal (legume stews), rotli (flatbreads), bhat (rice dishes), and more. From a comforting Palak Tofu that transcends dairy-based paneer, to vegan Nan, festive Navratan Rice, hearty Dal Makhani, and summery Chocolate Chai Mousse with Berries, these are recipes from the heart—filled with nourishing ingredients at their seasonal best.
Plant-Based Instant Pot Cookbook: 80 Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet Recipes Made Quick and Easy
by Felicia SlatteryLearn to dish up perfect plant-based meals with an Instant PotIt's easy to eat a plant-based diet when there's an Instant Pot in the kitchen. Able to steam, sautee, and pressure cook all in one pot, this electric pressure cooker makes it simple to cook fresh vegetables to perfection. And the best part? It's as easy as tossing the ingredients into the pot, setting it, and forgetting it until it's done. Award-winning home cook Felicia Slattery shares her recipes that show why the Instant Pot was made for plant-based dining.This plant-based cookbook includes:PLANT-BASED BASICS—Discover the different approaches to plant-based eating, why it's so healthy, and how it's a perfect fit for the Instant Pot.INSTANT POT ESSENTIALS—This beginner-friendly choice in Instant Pot cookbooks makes it easy to start cooking amazing dishes as soon as you get your Instant Pot out of its box.EASY, WHOLESOME RECIPES—Find simple and nutritious plant-based meals that highlight the garden-fresh flavors of veggies, like Southwestern Taco Bowls and Portobello Pot Roast.Enjoy easy, healthy meals every night with this plant-based diet cookbook designed for electric pressure cookers.
The Plant-Based Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Transitioning to a Healthy Lifestyle and Achieving Your Ideal Weight
by Lani MuelrathIt's been proven that a plant-based diet is good for your weight, health, budget, and the environment, but the proof hasn't come with a game plan—until now. If you've ever wanted to make the plant-based switch but felt overwhelmed about where to start, we have good news: you don't have to do it alone. The Plant-Based Journey provides the support you need every step of the way to make your transition into eating plant-based a fun and (ful)filling experience! Award-winning teacher, transition strategist, fitness expert and dietary coach Lani Muelrath has been on her own plant-based journey for more than 40 years and has helped thousands of clients lose weight and live more healthy and plant-filled lives. Here, she brings that experience to you, backed by scientific evidence. In this comprehensive, foolproof, and accessible five-step guide, Muelrath will empower you as you make your own dietary transition: Step 1: Awakening: Discover your "why" for eating plant-based Step 2: Scout: Assemble what you need for plant-based eating basics Step 3: Rookie: Increase the presence of plant foods on your plate with specific strategies and systems Step 4: Rockstar: Take your newfound plant-based eating success on the road and to social and family situations Step 5: Champion: Sharpen your skills for long-term plant-based living success In addition, in The Plant-Based Journey, Muelrath explains how exercise and your mindset support dietary change, and she also shares more than 20 recipes along with meal plan templates and ready-in-minutes meals that will have you pulling together delicious and satisfying meals with ease. Whether you're a plant-based newbie looking to shed pounds or a seasoned vegan in search of fresh inspiration and navigational skills, The Plant-Based Journey is your essential, definitive guide—for a healthier, trimmer you.