Chia seeds — popularized by the terra-cotta figurines since the 1970s — are the latest superfood craze. Chia is an edible, gluten-free seed that is high in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3. The seed's many health contributions include lower blood pressure, weight loss, improved heart and brain function, and reduced glucose levels. Idiot's Guides: The Chia Seed Diet provides 150 recipes for making delicious chia teas, smoothies, breads, desserts, sauces, and more. Tips on ...

Dr. Oz fans are endlessly curious about what he and his family eat. They assume that the family of "America's Doctor" must live on a diet of broccoli and bean sprouts and be sworn martyrs in the church of joyless nutrient consumption. This couldn't be further from the truth. The Oz family (including Lisa's husband Mehmet) love food. It just has to be good food--not processed, artificially flavored or filled with empty calories. The Ozes understand the power of food and its ability to heal,...

A compilation of 200 simple, delicious recipes using all-natural ingredients; meal plans; time-saving tips; and advice that will take the guesswork out of dinner, from the creator of the popular Wellness Mama website.With six kids, a popular blog, and no free time, Katie Wells, knows firsthand how difficult it is to cook a healthy, homemade dinner every night. Faced with her own health challenges, and also concerned about the frightening statistics on the future he...

Good health begins with what you put in your body. When you eat better, you feel better. It’s that simple.A few short years ago, Elizabeth Stein could be found in her tiny Manhattan kitchen searching for a way to make gluten-free and vegan products that tasted great and weren’t overly processed. Working with ingredients such as chia seeds, flax, hemp, and coconut sugar, Elizabeth successfully developed recipes that were all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, and diabet...

From the award-winning champion of conscious eating and author of the bestseller Food Matters comesthis collection of recipes, offering comprehensive and straightforward ideas for cooking easy, delicious foods that are as good for you as they are for the planet.The Food Matters Cookbook is the essential encyclopedia and guidebook to responsible eating, with more than 500 recipes that capture Bittman’s typically relaxed approach to everything in th...

Macrobiotics for Life presents a complete, holistic approach to health that can be applied to the body, mind, and soul. Combining the concept of a healthy, natural-foods lifestyle with a philosophy of self-love, macrobiotic expert Simon Brown explains how food, exercise, and bodywork can create greater physical health. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand style, the book takes readers through simple steps beginning with thought, exercise, and diet, and shows how to bring m...

Tempt your taste buds!You’re no idiot, of course. You are eager to try some of the rich smoothie drink you’ve seen on menus. But when you’re standing in front of your blender, the options have your heads spinning!Relax and have a drink! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Smoothies helps you pick fruits, veggies, juices, nutritional supplements, and more to blend nearly 150 delectable drinks—with variations on each recipe for more treats! In th...

Discover new ways to eat—and stick to—a raw foods diet with this healthy cookbook full of recipes for smoothies, milks, and soupsIf you’re just starting out in the raw lifestyle, or have been a raw foodie for years, Liquid Raw is your source for fun and exciting meal ideas. Liquid foods are often easier to prepare and digest, providing the perfect transition for those beginning a raw diet. For those experienced in the raw foods lifestyle, Liquid Raw

How did 2.3 billion people become overweight? How did heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases become the leading causes of death worldwide? Our ancestors, especially our distant, Paleolithic ancestors, before the advent of agricultural, enjoyed remarkably robust health. What went wrong? During the twentieth century—the Dark Ages of nutrition—flawed nutritional theories gained widespread acceptance, prompting radical departures from traditional foods and time-honored ...

The founder of L.A.’s hottest wellness boutique, Amanda Chantal Bacon offers the ultimate resource for foodies looking to restore their health the natural way, using functional foods to create seriously healing drinks, snacks, and sweet treats.Since Amanda Chantal Bacon founded Moon Juice in 2011, it has evolved into one of the nation’s fastest growing wellness brands, and in The Moon Juice Cookbook, she artfully distills her powerful approach to healthy l...

The Healthy Diets: Quinoa Superfoods with Delicious Crockpot Meals covers quinoa recipes and Crockpot recipes to give you choices in healthy diet foods. These healthy recipes are based on quinoa nutrition and nutrition found through healthy diet plans that includes slow cooker choices. You will find a wide variety of healthy foods to give you a menu plan for a couple of weeks with these healthy recipes.

Learn to make your own tofu and then enjoy your creation – or the store-bought variety – in 26 delicious recipes for salads, soups, main dishes, shakes, desserts, and more. You’ll find something for every meal and every craving, from sweet potato pancakes to hot and sour soup, tofu burgers, green onion dip, lasagna, curried vegetables, quiche, Szechuan eggplant, and more. Includes basic tips on cooking and storing tofu, along with nutritional information.