Rate: 7.5/10
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Genre: Non-Fiction/Health/CookBook
Acquired from: Pan Macmillan Publishing
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*
Since quitting sugar nearly six weeks ago I have been researching and reading up on the ins and outs of a lifestyle without the white stuff. Sarah's first book does an amazing job of outlining how to acclimate and rid your body of sugar in a safe and 'easy' way. Her 8 week quitting plan guides you completely on exactly what you need to do for the process. Don't have the access or means to sign up? Then this book is definitely for you. It is a much more basic guide, but still includes everything you need to know, including the natural sweetener, alcohol and 'what about fruit?' questions you have. Plus, there are 108 amazing sugar-free recipes! I have made a few already (see some below) and am inspired by how easy they are; especially the delicious soups. Tomorrow is shopping day (I live in the country, so designated shopping days are essential) and I have my shopping list already filled with ingredients I can use to create a bunch more yummy dishes from Sarah's book. Another essential factor to this book is the simple and yet aesthetically pleasing design and structure. There is nothing worse than a non-fiction book which is hard/boring/ugly to read. Thank goodness this book takes the cake (a sugar-free one of course) in the enjoyability (because that is a word) to read department!
Rate: 7.5/10 Pages: 224 Format: Paperback Genre: Non-Fiction/Health/CookBook Acquired from: Pan Macmillan Publishing *I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*
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This is probably my favourite cookbook to date! It is just so simply superb! My Family Table isn't a designated sugar, gluten or dairy free cookbook, and yet it includes elements of all of these if you wish. All of the recipes consist of whole and fresh ingredients which are available anywhere. Health radiates throughout this beautifully bound book and I feel so content among its pages. What I loved most was the way you could easily adapt and alter the recipes by swapping, using less and even removing certain ingredients to make the dish suit you and your lifestyle; and most importantly, what is already in the fridge, freezer or pantry. Ozich shares thoughts and tips throughout the book, suggesting what to swap what with and why she loves each dish so much. I have been sugar free now for over a month and almost all of the recipes included are sugar free, using natural sweeteners; and mostly focusing on the simplicity of natural sweetness. The recipes all use minimal ingredients and I found myself remembering them effortlessly, and beginning to use many as my staples, especially the breakfast dishes. You can see below a few of my interpretations of the beautiful dishes; which certainly tasted a lot better than I managed to make them look. I have genuinely enjoyed cooking and creating so much more thanks to his book and experimenting with foods and flavours is something that I am coming to readily enjoy and do often.
Rate: 9/10 Pages: 256 Format: Hardback Genre: CookBook/Health/Non-Fiction Acquired from: Murdoch Books Australia *I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*
Heal Your Gut is an extremely informative and inspiring book. Lee takes you through the intimate details of her health journey, and how she has come to heal herself completely of autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia. Step-by-step she shows you how she did this, and how you too can completely change your life simply by altering what you eat and drink. Lee explains in easy to understand language and dialogue how the health and bacteria found in our gut can ultimately dictate our inner and outer health, influencing our hormones, weight, mood and energy. Included in the book are simple to follow weekly meal plans, for the all three phases of "spring-cleaning your gut". There are also over ninety recipes which are produced from organic and wholesome foods available readily and to everyone. I really enjoyed reading Heal Your Gut (as did my best friend; who I had to keep an eye on so she didn't steal the book)! So much of what Lee discusses in this book, I could relate to, and so could she. The simple truth is that gut, and other stomach related health issues are so prevalent in today's day and age, that we really need to stop and think about how we are treating our bodies. Out of myself and my closest friends, over half of us have stomach sensitivities, intolerances, allergies and/or serious stomach related health issues. For my full stomach-related health issues check out my previous review of That Sugar Book. I would definitely recommend this book to them all, and will! The four week Elemental Diet consists of eating/drinking only extremely easy to digest juices, smoothies and soups, and Lee recommends reintroducing solid foods slowly after this period to give your gut time to heal and adjust. That in itself is a big step, and something not to be done on a whim as you need to be very prepared, and in a situation where you are able to cook and dictates your own meals for over four weeks. This isn't a situation I am currently in, but as soon as I am, I intend to heal my gut and feast on some of the marvelous recipes included in this book. I also really loved the way Lee expresses the need not to only take care of our inner health, but also our outer health and spiritual health. She includes tips and advice on how to live an organic and clean life, with easy to follow suggestions and directions on how to make and use yoga, dry body brushing, meditation and chemical-free beauty and cleaning products. It also happens to be wrapped up in a beautiful and coherently clutter-free package making it a lovely addition to my shelves.
Rate: 7/10 Pages: 274 Format: Paperback Genre: CookBook/Health/Non-Fiction Acquired from: Murdoch Books Australia *I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own* |
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