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The Balanced Plate: The Essential Elements of Whole Foods and Good Health
by
Renée Loux
Famed raw foods chef Renée Loux celebrates the growing whole foods movement with over 150 delicious, creative recipes and practical advice
for leading a healthy, whole life
In her first book, Living Cuisine, Renée Loux showed how nutritious and satisfying raw foods cuisine can be. Now she takes a broader look at the benefits of a diet rich in natural, whole foods. Under the...more
for leading a healthy, whole life
In her first book, Living Cuisine, Renée Loux showed how nutritious and satisfying raw foods cuisine can be. Now she takes a broader look at the benefits of a diet rich in natural, whole foods. Under the...more
Paperback, 400 pages
Published
September 19th 2006
by Rodale Books
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While a lot of cookbooks from raw-inspired chefs are a little too spacey for the average cook, I think Loux does a nice job of making simple raw techniques very accessible. Which is great for those of us who have done some raw cooking but are still usually too lazy to do it...
The recipes have recommendations for substitutions quite often, which makes them versatile and variable. I like it. I also like the fact that everything I have made so far tastes extremely good, and my friends all concede....more
The recipes have recommendations for substitutions quite often, which makes them versatile and variable. I like it. I also like the fact that everything I have made so far tastes extremely good, and my friends all concede....more
Sep 11, 2011
Cassie Walker
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone curious about what food really is
Recommended to Cassie by:
My holistic Aunt
Shelves:
nutrition
The first half of this book is phenomenal. The chapter "the true cost of food" really opened my eyes and inspired me to adopt a plant-based diet. Her clear and concise descriptions of what food is and what our relationship with it should be really spoke me. If you have any questions about why or how to "go organic" you need to read this book! I didn't use the actual recipies, but I have used the wealth of information to change my eating habits for a healthier life and a healthier planet.
One of my very favorite cookbooks. I picked it up at Costco randomly several years ago not really knowing what it contained, but knowing it was up my alley. It has become a wonderful resource, with fabulous recipes, vegan, veggie, raw, ayurvedic, macrobiotic, etc - plus a wealth of information. So delicious, and so usable.
The first 150 pages contain green cleaning recipes, recommendations for eating by Dosha (Vata-Pitta-Kapha), and information about herbs. The recipes, contained in the second half of the book, are exquisite. Mmm... lavender lemonade and chocolate mousse with an avacado base.
This book is a great find for anyone looking for more info on organics, GMOs and keeping balance. It also has some great recipes! I'd recommend it to anyone!
Vegan pizza, steamed/sauteed/massaged greens, avocado chocolate mousse...I love this cookbook.
Sep 14, 2008
Leslye
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Recommended to Leslye by:
a wonderful co-worker
not just another cookbook...this book covers many elements of healthy living, including natural cleaning ideas and indoor plants for healthy living space.
the recipes are address and are adaptable for wheat-free eating, more raw food eating, and cooking for weak digestion. the approach to feeding the individual, rather than shoving a dogmatic idea down the throat is refreshing. i'd recommend everyone get a copy of this treasure.
the recipes are address and are adaptable for wheat-free eating, more raw food eating, and cooking for weak digestion. the approach to feeding the individual, rather than shoving a dogmatic idea down the throat is refreshing. i'd recommend everyone get a copy of this treasure.
Jun 21, 2008
Rachel
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who eat and live on Planet Earth
Shelves:
cookbooks
Renee Loux has done it again with a book full of important information and delicious recipes that are accessible to even beginner cooks. This book provides recipes for raw foodists, vegans, folks with food allergies and folks who follow Ayurvedic, Macrobiotic and a Low-GI diets. In addition to recipes, she also offers lots of great tips on how to live a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable lifestyle. I love this book!
Provides both lifestyle and food recommendations. Over a 100 recipes and tips on how to cultivate health and harmony in your life.
Nicely presented ... with delicious whole foods based dietary plans and tips for living green. Worth picking up a copy.
Nicely presented ... with delicious whole foods based dietary plans and tips for living green. Worth picking up a copy.
I've read too many books on this subject. I enjoyed Integrative Nutrition more, but to be fair I read it first!
Renee Loux offers smart, sexy healthy ways to eat and live green. This collection is vegetarian.
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