Master Plants Cookbook: The 33 Most Healing Superfoods for Optimum Health
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Master Plants Cookbook: The 33 Most Healing Superfoods for Optimum Health
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Overview
A plant-based, whole-food diet can help prevent chronic diseases, while also promoting a healthy weight. This isn't just a modern concept that's supported by today's science, but a knowledge that's deeply entrenched in our collective food history. Master Plants Cookbook, from the founder and chef for Naked Food© magazine, takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery that spans ancient civilizations, and links the wisdom of our ancestors with the magnificent power of foods we can still enjoy today. The plants and grains that these ancient cultures grew, ate, and thrived on remain the most powerful foods for our own optimum health. And by incorporating these 33 "Master" plants into your diet — from avocados, lentils, and beets to sweet potatoes, blueberries, and chia — you can benefit from their detoxifying, immune-boosting, health-promoting powers. With more than 100 delectable and easy recipes including "Himalayan Rice," "Machu Picchu's Quinoa Cookies," and "Incan Mango Pudding," Master Plants Cookbook draws on the best of ancient traditions to spark a new love for real, organic cuisine that packs a powerful healing punch. Whether you are already well on the road to a plant-based way of eating, or just need a little push, Master Plants will empower you to eat your way to your healthiest, most radiant self.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762460243 |
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| Publisher: | Running Press Book Publishers |
| Publication date: | 09/13/2016 |
| Pages: | 296 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Michele Lastella is a plant-based cuisine chef and founder of Sustainable Society, a media organization focused on developing innovation through ancient knowledge.
Table of Contents
The Modern Paradigm
Genes vs. Lifestyle 12
Understanding the Cause 13
Embracing Ancient Wisdom 13
The Hard Facts 14
Plant-Based Diet Facts 15
Plant-Based Food and the Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Chinese Nutrition 16
Ancient Sumerian Nutrition 19
Ancient Indian: Veda Nutrition 19
Ancient Egyptian Nutrition 23
Ancient Maya Nutrition 23
Ancient Babylonian Nutrition 24
Ancient Inca Nutrition 24
Ancient Aztec Nutrition 25
Ancient Greek Nutrition 26
Ancient Roman Nutrition 27
Native American Nutrition 28
Origins of Vegetarianism
Ancient Religious Thinking & Beliefs about Nutrition 30
Hinduism 31
Buddhism 31
Islam 32
Jainism 33
Judaism 34
Christianity 36
The Enlightened Diet
Common Questions 38
Why Organic? 38
Why GMO-Free? 40
Why Salt-Free? 40
Why Oil-Free? 41
Why Sugar-Free? 42
Getting Started 43
Sourcing Food 43
Protein and Calcium 44
Fish 45
Omega-3s 46
Supplements 46
Vitamin B12 47
Organic, Grass-Fed Animal Products 47
The Shopping List 48
Plant-Based Substitutions for Common Foods 50
Supplements 51
Kitchen Essentials 51
Keeping Your Kitchen Sustainable 53
The Master Plants
Arugula 56
Asparagus 58
Avocado 60
Beet 62
Bell Pepper 64
Blueberry 66
Brazil Nut 68
Broccoli 70
Buckwheat 72
Cacao 74
Chia 76
Chickpea 78
Fig 80
Fungi 82
Garlic 84
Ginger 86
Goji 88
Hemp 90
Kale 92
Kelp 94
Lemon 96
Lentil 98
Oats 100
Persimmon 102
Pomegranate 104
Quinoa 106
Rosemary 108
Soursop 110
Spinach 112
Sweet Potato 114
Tomato 116
Turmeric 118
Wheatgrass 120
The Master Plant Recipes
Apulia Rucola Salad 124
Mediterranean Green Lasagna 126
Damascus-Crusted Asparagus 128
Ishtar's Asparagus 130
Aztec Avocado Boats 132
Cashew e Pepe 134
Cinque Terre Stuffed Ravioli 137
Marrakesh Beet Chips 138
Andean Pepper Boats 140
Columbus's Favorite Goulash 143
Apache Cheesecake 144
Blueberry Hopi Parfait 147
Amazon Nutty Steaks 148
Carioca Pear Crumble 151
Emperor's Broccoli Soup 152
Satay Broccoli Wings 155
Nepal's Buckwheat Wraps 156
The Monk's Cacao Porridge 158
Caribbean Cacao Pancakes 161
Olmec fudge Brownies 162
Chichén-ltzá Blackberry Mousse 164
Incan Mango Pudding 167
Lebanese Chickpea Stew 168
Jordanian Roasted Chickpeas 171
Babel fig Pie 172
Goddess Baked Onion Tarts 175
Kyoto Fungi Risotto 176
Tibetan Creamy Caps 178
Agrodolce Fig Bruschetta 180
Kazakh Sautéed Veggies 183
Ming's Roasted Cauliflower 184
Holy Anti-Inflammatory Tea 187
Himalayan Goji Rice 188
Ningxia Goji Macaroons 191
Qi Carrot Wraps 192
Steps to Heaven Hemp Bars 195
Mesopotamian Kale Pesto 197
Persepolis Kale Salad 199
Keobab Kelp Pâté 200
Madagascar "Tuna" Salad 203
Bhutan Lemon Smoothie 205
Tantric Lemon Bliss Tarts 206
Demeter's Harvest Burgers 209
Plato's Lentil Risotto 210
Nile's Pan-Seared Oatmeal 213
Pharaoh's Holy Bites 214
Ming's Raw Crumble Cream 217
Zen Persimmon Pico de Gallo 218
Fabulous Mediterranean Pkhali 220
Shiva's Antioxidant Pudding 222
Machu Picchu's Quinoa Cookies 225
Quechua Quinoa Bowl 226
Valle d'ltria's Roasted Onions 228
Sumerian Rosemary Roast 230
El Dorado's Golden Ice Cream 233
Tayrona's Secret Smoothie 234
Armenian Spinach Rice 237
Persian Green Antioxidant Smoothie 238
Polynesian Layered Bake 241
Samoa Sacred Potatoes 242
Moyan Stuffed Tomatoes 245
Sunday's Italian Ragú 246
Mumbai Curcuma Healing Smoothie 249
Vedic Turmeric Croquettes 250
Manna Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 253
The Essenes Gazpacho 254
Essential Recipes
Dressings 258
Lemon Dressing 258
Ranch Dressing 258
Turmeric Dale Dressing 258
Drinks 259
All-Star Pregnancy Smoothie 259
Cancer Fighter Smoothie 259
Classic Almond Milk 260
Classic Hemp Milk 260
Digestion Booster Smoothie 261
Green Protein Smoothie 261
Heart-Thriving Smoothie 261
Kidney and Liver Cleansing Smoothie 262
Man-Power Smoothie 262
Whole Grains and Legumes 263
Brown Rice 263
Buckwheat 263
Millet 264
Beans 264
Quinoa 265
Chickpeas 265
Lentils 266
Sides and Soups 267
Spicy Baked Plantain Chips 267
Crackers 268
Kale Chips 268
Potato Salad 269
Sweet Potato Hummus 270
Traditional-Style Yucca 270
Chilled Watermelon Soup 271
Classic Potato Soup 271
Spreads and Dips 272
Cashew Cheese 272
Fig Pâté 272
Naked Mayo 272
Naked Guacamole 273
Pico De Gallo 273
Sofrito 274
Sweets 275
Chocolate Spread 275
Carrot Cookies 275
Date Sauce 275
Chia Pudding 276
Naked Pie Crust 276
Three-Ingredient Oat Cookies 276
Acknowledgments 277
Glossary 278
References 284
Photo credits 288
Index 290