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Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes (2014)

by Brendan Brazier(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0738217409 (ISBN13: 9780738217406)

languge

English

genre

Food & Cookbooks

publisher

Da Capo Lifelong Books

review 1: What I liked about this cookbook is the fabulous explanations of each of the grains. For instance, I had not known that buckwheat has no wheat in it; it is a part of the rhubarb family. I also liked the fact that it includes an explanation of how food translates into energy in the body...or lack thereof. No wonder good greens in a salad give rather than take away energy. Brendan Brazier does explain that this cookbook is a "transitional cookbook for people on their way to cleaner eating." Thus, he used coconut, grapes, extra virgin olive oil, hemp seed oil or flax seed oil in his recipes. As I am moving further and further away from using oils at all while I cook (ala McDougall's approach), it is doubtful that I will purchase this particular cookbook even though all ... moreof the recipes are at their basis healthy. I love the fabulous pictures of the ingredients as well as the final products once the recipes are made. This is a book well worth purchasing if someone isn't wanting to eliminate added oils from their diet.
review 2: I was sent a copy of the book for review though Net Galley, as always, all opinions are my own.It’s unfortunate that this cookbook doesn’t fit in with my current publication schedule for my blog because it is packed full of healthy, easy to prepare recipes, that are useful even if you aren’t following the Thrive diet. I really liked the way each recipe is broken down, there are color coded keys at the top for those who are looking for gluten free, protein rich, super nutrient dense, raw, or transition recipes. Also easy to find are the prep time and special equipment needed for each recipe. While not all of the recipes appeal to my way of eating, many of them could easily be incorporated into my diet, although living in a small town some of the ingredients would be difficult to find. less

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