The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook: More Than 100 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Managing Headaches and Living a Healthier Life

by Stephanie Weaver

Overview

Following the publication of her first book, The Migraine Relief Plan, a step-by-step plan to achieve a healthier lifestyle for those who suffer severe migraines and chronic illnesses, and those who care for them, Stephanie Weaver received a flood of requests from readers seeking more recipes. She spent the next few years expanding her research, meticulously testing new recipes, and interviewing a wide range of health professionals, advocates, patients, and caregivers. The result is The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook, an essential guide to healthier eating and mindful living, which aims to help readers mitigate the symptoms of severe migraines, headaches, and other chronic illnesses. It also features a foreword by nutrition scholar Margaret Slavin, PhD, RDN, and neurology professor Dawn C. Buse, PhD.

The 100 delicious, plan-friendly recipes of The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook include foods for every meal of the day, plus snacks, drinks, sauces, and condiments, as well as serving suggestions and a chapter on preparing healthy, wholesome meals from leftovers. This robust selection of recipes, enhanced with Weaver’s favorite preparation tips and personal insights, empowers readers to create beautiful meals that support their health. Her insightful interviews with health professionals, advocates, and patients provide tips for ongoing self-care, pain management, and building resilience. This book will help readers benefit from a holistic approach to battling migraines and chronic pain. The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook arms readers with the recipes, research, professional insight, and lifestyle tips necessary to face their symptoms head-on.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781572843110
Publisher:	Agate
Publication date:	07/12/2022
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	176,279
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Stephanie Weaver, MPH is a writer, speaking coach, and recipe developer based in San Diego, CA. She has a Master of Public Health in Nutrition Education from the University of Illinois. She is an expert at changing diet for health reasons, and her books provide creative solutions to nutrition and lifestyle change for people living with migraine disease. She’s the host of The Blue and Yellow Kitchen and The Resilience Series both on Facebook Watch and IGTV, and her recipes have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, Parade, and more.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Dawn C. Buse, PhD and Margaret Slavin, PhD, RDN
Introduction

• Part I: Recipes for Resilience
• Definitions of resilience
• Doctors’ Rx
• Self-Care
• Advocacy
• Acceptance and control
• Qualities to nurture
• Tips for caregivers
• Part II: The recipes
• Snacks
• Breakfast
• Salads and Light Meals
• Weekend Bulk Cooking
• Progressive Cooking: Cook Once, Eat for Days
• Desserts
• Sauces, Condiments, and Basics
• Special Menus
• Winter Holiday Menu
• Game Day Menu
• Summer BBQ Menu
• Brunch Menu

Glossary
Recipe Index
The Migraine Relief Plan overview
The Migraine Relief Plan Food list
Acknowledgments
Index

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook

“Much useful information is packed upfront, from the basics (food, sleep, exercise) to the prevailing science, as well as lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a shopping guide, and a monthly calendar to acclimate to the changes she advocates. Then the dishes, freely borrowed and adapted from others: breakfast hash, wild game chili, ratatouille, 'faux' guacamole (substituting squash for avocado), sorbet, fudge. Her inclusion of a 'budget-friendly' indicator, three 'progressive cooking' recipes that adapt well to leftovers, and quotes from members of the medical community help this stand out.” —Booklist

"Good nutrition is an important part of lifestyle changes, which can improve headache disorders. Stephanie Weaver provides common-sense advice and fixable, straightforward recipes to optimize every meal and snack. Using her book can enhance dietary excellence and the lifestyle behaviors useful in headache management.” —Dr. Stewart Tepper, Director, Dartmouth Headache Center

“Stephanie Weaver was diagnosed with migraines at the age of 53. When she learned that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from these debilitating headaches, she decided to write this book and help others focus their diet on foods that can reduce migraines. The recipes are thoroughly appealing to anyone and highly approachable. This book is a must for any migraine sufferer.” —Kathy Gunst, cookbook author and Resident Chef of NPR’s Here and Now

“Stephanie has done it again with The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook, her follow-up to The Migraine Relief Plan. This collection of 100+ anti-inflammatory, migraine-friendly recipes displays the same attention to detail and painstaking research we saw in her first book, offering a varied and comprehensive list of recipes from breakfast to delectable desserts. Dishes hail from a diversity of cuisines, including those from North America, Spain, Italy, Japan, France, Lebanon, India, Mexico, Greece, and more. I daresay you won’t find a better approach or more delicious migraine-friendly recipes anywhere. If you suffer from migraines or know someone who does, Stephanie’s books are the only ones you need on your bookshelf.” —Ricki Heller, PhD, R.H.N., author of Living Candida Free

“Migraineurs, rejoice! Full of delicious and varied recipes addressing an array of additional dietary needs, this follow-up cookbook to The Migraine Relief Plan is an excellent and much-needed part of the migraine wellness toolkit.” —Jeanne Sauvage, author of Gluten-Free Wish List: Sweet and Savory Treats You’ve Missed the Most

“The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook is an incredible treasury of yes and deliciousness and encouragement for those facing migraine issues. It's an invitation to show up in the kitchen and find abundant ways to thrive. From Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Blueberry Muffins to Thai-Style Shrimp Curry and Peach Crumble Pie, Stephanie Weaver shares her recipes for busy weeknights, snacks, and celebrations. Need a gluten-free, dairy-free or grain-free recipe? Icons make it easy to find the particular dishes that work for you, colorfully seasoned with gorgeous images to draw you in. With menus, basic recipes for seasonings and sauces, and inspiring words on resilience to savor, this book helps you cook and eat well year round, with pleasure and ease.” —Nancie McDermott, cookbook author

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