Running on Veggies


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More than 100 delicious, nourishing, and mostly plant-based recipes for peak athletic performance, from the triathlete and nutrition coach behind the popular Running on Veggies blog After finishing treatment for stage III Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of fifteen, Lottie Bildirici fell in love with running and completely transformed her lifestyle with a mindful approach to eating and exercise. As an Adidas nutrition coach, she has led teams around the globe to healthier mindsets by leveraging their diets for enhanced performance. In her first book, she shares these recipes and tips to help fellow athletes eat well, feel well, and live life to its fullest potential. Running on Veggies contains more than one hundred mostly plant-based, dairy-free, meat-free (with five pescatarian) recipes to maximize workouts and enhance nutrition to perform at peak levels. Indulgent recipes that leave you feeling satisfied and energized include Almond Berry Overnight Oats, Energized Mocha Crunch Smoothie, Thai Crunch Salad, Pesto Farro Risotto with Sugar Snap Peas and Asparagus, Date Bites, and many more. In addition to Bildirici's recipes, Running on Veggies also features recipes contributed by world-class athletes including Kara Goucher, Colleen Quigley, Emma Coburn, and many more. With pre-run and recovery recipes, a two-week peak performance plan, and supplemental sidebars throughout, it's designed to be inclusive of all levels of athletic performance, from novice to expert. Running on Veggies is the guide athletes and the rest of us need to fuel up and kickstart a lifetime of healthy habits, one delicious meal at a time.




Lucky Peach Presents Power Vegetables!


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Mostly vegetarian and infrequently vegan, the recipes in Lucky Peach Presents Power Vegetables! are all indubitably delicious. The editors of Lucky Peach have colluded to bring you a portfolio of meat-free cooking that even carnivores can get behind. Designed to bring BIG-LEAGUE FLAVOR to your WEEKNIGHT COOKING, this collection of recipes, developed by the Lucky Peach test kitchen and chef friends, features trusted strategies for adding oomph to produce with flavors that will muscle meat out of the picture.




Green Power


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Describes the history, growing requirements, uses, and food value of various leafy green vegetables and vegetable flowers, including cabbage, broccoli, artichokes, spinach, Belgian endive, and lettuce. Includes recipes.




Powered by Plants


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Indulge in scrumptious, 30-minute plant-based recipes that deliver the essential nutrients you need for optimal health, from the founder of Food Revolution Network. Are you seeking plant-based recipes that are hearty, homey, delicious, and easy to make? Do you want simple tips to add plenty of essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system, and overall health? Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, decode the nutrients we all need—not just protein, fats, and carbs, but also fiber, omega-3s, and essential minerals like selenium, calcium, and zinc—and provide you with the knowledge to make a plant-based diet work for you. This culinary treasure trove of nutrient-dense, time-efficient recipes offers more than just meals; these wholesome solutions are designed to deliver a variety of nutrients in every bite. In these pages, you will discover: Eight essential nutrients and how to obtain them from plant-based foods How to avoid common nutritional imbalances Over 60 quick meals that are nutritious yet satisfying Whether you're passionate about a plant-based lifestyle, plant-curious, or anywhere in between, open your eyes to this satisfying world of flavors and wellness.




The Plant-Powered Diet


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Recipes, shopping lists, dining-out tips, and more for anyone from vegans to omnivores: “Makes the transition to a plant-powered lifestyle simple.” —Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, author of The Flexitarian Diet You can harness the power of whole-plant foods to lead a long and vibrant life—whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous. Numerous studies indicate that by eating whole, minimally processed plant foods, humans can gain protection—against everyday illness, diabetes, obesity, depression, mental decline, heart disease, and even cancer. In The Plant-Powered Diet, registered dietitian Sharon Palmer marshals the most up-to-date findings in nutrition to explain why—and how—you should fill more of your plate with whole-plant foods. This guide includes: • Essential information on the healthiest plant foods—whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and even herbs, spices, chocolate, coffee, tea, and wine • Advice for navigating the supermarket, kitchen, restaurant menus, on-the-go meals, exercise, and more • A fourteen-day meal plan, plus daily action alerts to get you started • Seventy-five original plant-based recipes for every meal—all with complete nutritional data The Plant-Powered Diet is not a diet you’ll go “on” today and “off” tomorrow. It’s a simple, satisfying, and thoroughly delicious way of eating that can not only last your lifetime—but lengthen it. “This book, which is based on compelling scientific evidence, will help you find your own plant-based eating style that’s healthy, sustainable, and delicious.” —Cheryl Forberg, RD, James Beard Award–winning chef, New York Times–bestselling author, and original nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser




Plant-Powered Families


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Get your whole family excited about eating healthy! Veteran cookbook author Dreena Burton shows a whole foods, plant-based diet can be easy, delicious, and healthy for your entire family. In Plant-Powered Families, Burton shares over 100 whole-food, vegan recipes—tested and approved by her own three children. Your family will love the variety of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and snacks, including: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies Cinnamon French Toast No-Bake Granola Bars Creamy Fettuccine Sneaky Chickpea Burgers Apple Pie Chia Pudding Plus salad dressings, sauces, and sprinkles that will dress up any dish! With tips for handling challenges that come with every age and stage—from toddler to teen years —Plant-Powered Families is a perfect reference for parents raising "weegans" or families looking to transition to a vegan diet. Burton shares advice and solutions from her own experience for everything from pleasing picky eaters and stocking a vegan pantry to packing school lunches and dealing with challenging social situations. Plant-Powered Families also includes nutritionist-approved references for dietary concerns that will ensure a smooth and successful transition for your own plant-powered family!




Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook


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Learn how to eat well on a plant-based diet for $50/week! Eating healthy on a budget can be a challenge. Doing so on a whole-food, plant-based diet can seem almost impossible. The Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook proves it's both achievable and tasty to eat vegan on a budget. Discover more than 75 healthy, inexpensive plant-based recipes that will keep your taste buds jumping, your belly full, and your grocery bill in check. Explore new favorites: Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash, Ratatouille Pasta, Peanut Butter Energy Bites, and many more! This plant-based cookbook offers tips for frugal food shopping, clever ways to stretch your dollars, and strategies for longer-lasting leftovers. Plant-based basics—New to a plant-based diet? Find plant-based cooking methods and kitchen tips that spice up meal time while avoiding oil, salt, and sugar. Meal planning—Try the three-week meal plan for a whole-food, plant-based diet that only costs $50 per week! Follow along or use it as a template to create your own plant-based meal plan. Price tagged—Each recipe includes nutritional information and the approximate price per serving to help you to stick to your budget. Save money and eat healthy with The Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook.




Plant-Powered Families


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Get your whole family excited about eating healthy! Veteran cookbook author Dreena Burton shows a whole foods, plant-based diet can be easy, delicious, and healthy for your entire family. In Plant-Powered Families, Burton shares over 100 whole-food, vegan recipes—tested and approved by her own three children. Your family will love the variety of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and snacks, including: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies Cinnamon French Toast No-Bake Granola Bars Creamy Fettuccine Sneaky Chickpea Burgers Apple Pie Chia Pudding Plus salad dressings, sauces, and sprinkles that will dress up any dish! With tips for handling challenges that come with every age and stage—from toddler to teen years —Plant-Powered Families is a perfect reference for parents raising "weegans" or families looking to transition to a vegan diet. Burton shares advice and solutions from her own experience for everything from pleasing picky eaters and stocking a vegan pantry to packing school lunches and dealing with challenging social situations. Plant-Powered Families also includes nutritionist-approved references for dietary concerns that will ensure a smooth and successful transition for your own plant-powered family!




The Oh She Glows Cookbook


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The New York Times bestseller from the founder of Oh She Glows "Angela Liddon knows that great cooks depend on fresh ingredients. You'll crave every recipe in this awesome cookbook!" —Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of Isa Does It "So many things I want to make! This is a book you'll want on the shelf." —Sara Forte, author of The Sprouted Kitchen A self-trained chef and food photographer, Angela Liddon has spent years perfecting the art of plant-based cooking, creating inventive and delicious recipes that have brought her devoted fans from all over the world. After struggling with an eating disorder for a decade, Angela vowed to change her diet — and her life — once and for all. She traded the low-calorie, processed food she'd been living on for whole, nutrient-packed vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and more. The result? Her energy soared, she healed her relationship with food, and she got her glow back, both inside and out. Eager to share her realization that the food we put into our bodies has a huge impact on how we look and feel each day, Angela started a blog, ohsheglows.com, which is now an Internet sensation and one of the most popular vegan recipe blogs on the web. This is Angela's long-awaited debut cookbook, with a trasure trove of more than 100 moutherwatering, wholesome recipes — from revamped classics that even meat-eaters will love, to fresh and inventive dishes — all packed with flavor. The Oh She Glows Cookbook also includes many allergy-friendly recipes — with more than 90 gluten-free recipes — and many recipes free of soy, nuts, sugar, and grains, too! Whether you are a vegan, "vegan-curious," or you simply want to eat delicious food that just happens to be healthy, too, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone who longs to eat well, feel great, and simply glow!




Power Foods for the Brain


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Could that glass of milk affect your memory? Is that aluminum can increasing your risk for Alzheimer's disease? Can a banana be a brain booster? Everyone knows that good nutrition supports your overall health, but did you know that certain foods can protect your brain and optimize its function? In this book the author has gathered research and studies to deliver a program that can boost brain health, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other less serious malfunctions, including low energy, poor sleep patterns, irritability, and lack of focus. The plan includes information on: The best foods to increase cognitive function and boost folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 ; The dangers dairy products and meats may have on memory ; The role alcohol plays in Alzheimer's risk ; The latest research on certain toxic metals, like aluminums found in cookware, soda cans, and common antacids ; Plus, 50-75 recipes and timesaving kitchen tips.