A back to basics cookbook to promote better health!
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This cookbook recommends "a return to heritage foods" in improving our health.  Inflammation is our body's natural response to harmful stumuli.  The modern diet has caused problems with this process.  We've seen increases in food allergies, asthma, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.  Some foods have too much of essential fats such as Omega-3.  Newer hybrids of wheat aren't as healthy.

  Anti-inflammatory foods include:  fish,  lean meats,  plant-based oils,  whole-milk dairy,  egg whites,  beans, nuts, seeds, gluten-free whole grains, vegetables, and fruits (both organic).  We should avoid:  foods with artificial ingredients,  MSG,  white flour, conventionaly grown produce, egg yolks, farmed salmon, and deli meats.  There are 10 tips to lasting change.  A 14 day meal plan offers healthy menus.  Suggestions include Vegetarian Monday,  Low-Carb/Low Gluten Tuesday, and Friday Means Fish.

  Here are some of the recipes featured.

 Vegetables:  Pumpkin Palenta Pancakes, Baked Kale Chips, Carrot Coconut Salad, Tomato Soup

  Fruits:  Mixed Berry Smoothie,  Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts,  Coconut Date Bars

 Grains, Legumes, Seeds, and Nuts:  Granola, Your Way,  Banana-Blueberry Muffins,  Breakfast Rice,  Farro Bean Soup, Classic Hummus,  Black-Eyed Pea Burgers, Almond-Honey Power Bars

 Fish and Seafood:  Grilled Salmon wth Spicy Yogurt, Fish Tacos, Chili Shrimp

 Meat and Poultry:  Greek Beef Kebobs,  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Cashews Turkey- Spinach Meatloaf

  Dairy and Eggs:  No Bake Cheesecake,  Breakfast Burrito, Egg Drop Soup

  Chocolate:  Chocolate Pudding,  Flourless Chocolate Cake

  Each recipe has detailed instructions.  Some may seem rather labor intensive.  Many ingredients will be unfamilar.  They include:  hemp milk,  quinoa, spelt bread,  and tamari.  A few recipes call for canned beans.  There are probably more recipes using anchovies than in most pizza cookbooks.

  This is a good cookbook that could have been better.  Some readers may find the references to evolution offensive.  The digital format needs work.  At least twice I noticed words being repeated.  Ingredients were in two columns, making it hard to read.  Words on the right column got cut off when using larger print.  Those on gluten free diets will find some recipes they can use.  Like the title says, it's a good place to start.
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Lately, my husband and I have been on a health kick. We want to exercise more, eat healthier and just be better all around. I saw this book, and I really wanted to try it out because you hear about all the benefits of quinoa. I have made quinoa recipes in the past, but I really don't like making the same thing over and over again. I needed some new recipes, and this book has definitely provided that. Of course, as soon as I downloaded the kindle book, I had to flicker through the ENTIRE thing, and I already have stuff bookmarked for things I want to make this week like 'Quinoa and Black Beans' and 'Quesadillas' (yum!). You can substitute so many things with quinoa such as rice, pasta, even beef for tacos. I liked this book because it not only provided delicious recipes that ranged from chicken recipes to seafood recipes but it also provided information on the health benefits of quinoa. Quinoa is so good for our bodies and preventing diseases, why wouldn't anyone want to try some cool, new recipes. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to eat healthier and likes quinoa. Try it, it's delicious!

I received this product in exchange for an honest review
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What an informative resource! This cookbook is broken down into two parts which makes it easier to navigate.  The first part of the book is filled with information on blood glucose, how it affects you, and how to manage your diet to support a healthy lifestyle. The 14 day meal plan and shopping tips will help you make wise food choices.  The second part of the book is filled with mouth watering recipes.  The recipes are simple and easy to follow. My mother has multiple sclerosis, a sensitivity to gluten, and she is a borderline diabetic. This cookbook will be a great resource for her. I am super excited to purchase this book for my mother.
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Wonderful recipes!  Would be great if all citizens would embrace for a healthier nation!
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Sheryl Crow and Chuck White pack this cookbook with amazing new recipes. This cookbook really gets you thinking about new ways to make healthy food delicious, especially, for me, the ways in which tofu is incorporated into so many meals (as a vegetarian, I'm always looking for different tofu recipes). But since it's not a straight vegetarin cookbook, it's a great option for people who are looking to eat healthier without making a huge diet change.

I would definitely recommend this to someone who is looking to change up their diet for the healthier. We can all benefit from the re-examination Sheryl Crow did after she dealt with her breast cancer diagnosis, and this book really makes the case for all of us to think about the way we eat in a new light.

The most exciting part is the ways to use all the wonderfull fruits and vegetables that are at our fingertips. I also really like the guides to eating in season included in the back. I can't wait to use this for garden parties in the summer!
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I purchased the Kindle version after receiving the paper back as a gift. This is an amazing cookbook. The recipes are beautifully photographed, easy to follow and easy ingredinets to source. The tips, tools and tricks that Carolyn shares in the beginning of the book are outstanding and practical. I have read this book from cover to cover and we are enjoying her down to earth, easy to prepare recipes as we journey to a more healthier us.
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Beautiful book with gorgeous photographs to inspire you and simple healthy meals that are equally delicious as they are nutritious! A+
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Back to Basics is a visually spectacular cookbook that does a terrific job of explaining the sustainability of Palm Oil from MALAYSIA and providing some great recipes from renowned chefs. I hope when I make some of these dishes, I can plate them as eloquently!

Red Palm Fruit Oil is not as well known in the US, but it should be!  As a registered dietitian/nutritionist who focuses on disease prevention - the cardio and neuroprotective benefits of red palm fruit oil make it a great functional food.  I love the neutral flavor profile and high smoke point for cooking with palm fruit oil.
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If you are looking to transform your lifestyle and eat healthier, this is your book! These two women have put together some great recipes that are extremely easy to make and are tasty to the palate. Looking forward to what they publish next!
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Simple and nutritious menus are presented. I appreciate this because it is very stressful for me to create menus.  The book is filled with practical information about healthy living.
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This is definitely one of my very favorite cookbooks. I also enjoy her website, nourishedkitchen.com where she regularly adds new recipes, hints, and other useful information. If you are about the back to basics lifestyle, this cookbook is a necessary addition to your kitchen library.
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I love this book and 3 others that I have referred to this book have purchased it. The detail about your health, the recipes to put thogether are very simple. The book gives you lots of ideas to use. I have noticed a difference since I started using this book.
Thank you for putting it together!
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This cookbook is filled with easy to make recipes that feel and taste luxurious but are actually healthy and nutritious. I appreciate recipes that don't embrace ingredients that are either difficult to find or techniques that require cooking school training. These recipes are indeed among my favorites.

In the interest of complete transparency, I have known Allison since she was born. However, being a supreme foodie myself and administrator of a recipe group on Facebook, I can detect the "real deal" from the fluff, and Allison nailed it in this new cookbook.

Lighten Up, America! is my go-to book for basics and new ideas. Thanks, Allison! I love you!
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This cookbook appears to be well organized, informative and easy to follow.
There are many delicious sounding recipes. The instructions are easy to follow and clearly written out. I can't wait to plan menus from this and other cookbooks to try different and unique new foods.
The informational parts of the book are very interesting, and explanatory as to why this diet is helpful.
I would recommend this book to anyone, dieting, looking to improve your health or just looking for new recipes to try out.
Since this is an E-book, it's very handy to be able to set your device on the counter, or prop it up somewhere that is easy to see while you are cooking. The problems I have had in the past, before Kindles and smartphones, was always getting the pages of my cookbooks dirty and stick together, or losing my place in the book because it would not lay flat on the counter. With the E-book, you don't have to worry about either of those things. You won't lose your place unless you accidentally bump the kindle, even then it is easy to find again. Hopefully you won't spill tons of anything on your device, but small messes are easily cleaned up, there are no pages to stick together!
I recommend this book highly. Have a wonderful time trying out new recipes, getting fit, getting healthy, and getting a wonderful new experience for your taste buds. They, and your family will thank you for it!
I received this book for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. If this review has helped you at all, please help me by clicking on the "helpful" button below. Thanks and happy eating, from another Ariana!
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I really enjoyed this recipe book. The instructions were simple and easy to follow. I could tell that the book encourages a healthy lifestyle because of the ingredients it suggests. I can't wait to start adapting some of these recipes. I plan on trying one a day, especially since most of them take under 30 minutes to prepare. A neat book and well-worth the price.
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I have had this book for about 2 weeks and have already seen results just by using the recipes these ladies have in the book! I haven't been able to read the entire thing yet because it is rather long and my time is very limited(6 young children, homeschooling and my husband running a business makes for no leisure time:-)! I squeeze in reading this book whenever possible because it has many helpful things that encourage me on so much more than just what I eat! I have lost at least 5lbs and I feel so much better with more energy to get through my very long days! This book can be used for all ages to help revamp your life! Prepare to be changed for the better! One thing I would change is I would like an easier way to navigate the recipes in the book. I will probably rewrite the recipes and put them on note cards in my free time! haha
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This is an amazing resource for healthy living! Laura's knowledge and skill in cooking healthy meals is top notch and super easy for the seasoned health fanatic or the beginner. Thank you Laura for writing a book that is helping lead our family to a healthier and better way of living!