More than 125 gut-friendly recipes plus science-backed advice for
wellness in body and mind
**This game-changing cookbook will make you rethink how you eat.
**
It turns out that gut health is the root of all health: A happy
equilibrium in the body's unique community of microbes promotes good
health throughout the body, including a stronger immune system, better
sleep, and lower stress.
Despite eating healthfully, author and recipe developer Lindsay Maitland
Hunt was plagued by symptoms such as depression, fatigue, incessant
itching, and joint pain--until a gut-friendly way of eating helped bring
her back to a state of balance. In fact, she felt better than ever
before. Out of Lindsay's journey from sickness to health, and her
extensive research, comes this practical and nourishing guide, with
irresistibly delicious recipes that make you feel good too.
Dishes emphasize plant-based ingredients like vegetables, nuts and
seeds, beans and legumes, and whole grains, along with eggs, fish, and
some meat and dairy, if you like. Lindsay also walks you through
integrating fermented foods into your daily life and reducing added
sugar and processed foods. It's an approach you can tailor to your own
lifestyle, whether you're vegan, gluten free, or just love to eat!
Recipes cover any time you eat, from quick weeknight dinners to
party-worthy treats, including:
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Seeded Almond Flour Waffles with Raspberry-Flax Smash
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Garlicky Shrimp and Quinoa "Grits"
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Special-Occasion Short Ribs with Olive Oil and Kefir Mashed Potatoes
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Parsley, Kale, and Pumpkin Seed Pesto
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Brussels Sprouts and Peanut Butter Curry Bowl
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Peanut Butter-Banana "Nice" Cream
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Plus go-to essentials (roasted vegetables, simply cooked leafy greens,
sprouted grains, and more) for building meals off the cuff
Beyond the recipes, Lindsay explains what you need to know about your
gut microbiota and offers smart strategies and solutions to help you
navigate real life, like a new food pyramid for gut health and tips for
tracking (and rewarding) healthy-living habits.
Help Yourself isn't a fad diet, a detox, or a cleanse. It's a
common-sense approach to food, backed by science. If you've been living
with symptoms such as allergies, chronic pain, inflammation, bloating or
weight gain, exhaustion or poor sleep, acne, irritability, if you've
been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease--or if you just want to feel
your best in your body--this book offers a pathway to wellness via the
gut.
