YumUniverse [electronic resource] : Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-Free, Plant-Powerful, Whole-Food Lifestyle

ISBN:

9781940363592

Title:

Author:

Crosby, Heather.

Personal Author:

Crosby, Heather.

Publication Information:

New York : BenBella Books, Inc., 2014.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (957 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Titlepage; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Brendan Brazier; Plant-Powerful & Plant-Inspired; Why 1; Why Plant-Powerful?; Plant-Powerful Benefits; Turning Down the Noise; The YU Approach; What YU Need; How 2; New Adventure, New Outlook; Plant-Powering Your Kitchen; Shopping & Storage; Social Situations; Prep, Cooking & Baking; Prep, Emotionally; Let's Eat 3; Breakfast & Brunch; Baked Goodness; Sides & Small Plates; Toppings, Spices & Sauces; Soups, Stew & Chili; Salads & Dressings; Lunch & Dinner; Snacks; Spreads, Dips & Condiments; Beverages; Desserts & Treats

Measurements & ConversionsResources; Acknowledgments; Notes; About the Author; Index; Recipe Index

Subject Term:

Cooking (Natural foods).

Gluten-free diet -- Recipes.

Natural foods -- Health aspects.

Vegan cooking.

Vegetarian cooking.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

New York : BenBella Books, Inc., 2014.

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Summary

More than 150 plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free recipes!

No matter where you land on the diet spectrum, more whole, plant-based foods can enrich your life and improve your health.

If you're transitioning to a plant-based diet or you just want some ideas for preparing scrumptious veggie dishes, Heather Crosby provides a step-by-step guide to simply adding more delicious, health-boosting meals to your existing routine, whether you're a meat-eater or a vegan.

YumUniverse: Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-Free, Plant-Powerful, Whole-Food Lifestyle offers a creative collection of more than 150 craveable recipes without meat, dairy, gluten, or soy. But this is more than just a cookbook--it's a treasure chest that will help you build health-promoting habits and recipes of your own for a lifetime. As a former veggie-phobe, Heather knows firsthand how overwhelming yet rewarding the transition toward a plant-powerful diet can be, so she offers expert advice for folks seeking to adopt and maintain a whole-food approach to what they eat.

Fans of YumUniverse.com, Heather's inspirational food website, and new readers alike will discover recipe goodness like her Fig & Caramelized Onion Tart and Almond-Cardamom Cream Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries , as well as divine desserts like Mexican Unfried Ice Cream and Chocolate & Salted Caramel Stack Cake .

A plant-powerful, gluten-free lifestyle is delicious and doable. So, say "goodbye" to the dieting roller coaster and embrace a long-term wellness adventure with tasty, healthy, plant-inspired cuisine.

Author Notes

Heather Crosby is a T. Colin Campbell Foundation certified plant-powerful wellness coach who has developed a unique and well-loved collection of over 500 gluten-free, plant-based recipes on her popular website YumUniverse.com. In an effort to kick medication and heal naturally from disease, she's been fine-tuning the maintenance of this lifestyle for almost a decade, and sharing what she's learned for years with thousands of folks all over the world.

She's not interested in labeling you. Instead, she's dedicated to helping folks incorporate more health-boosting whole, plant-based foods into their lives so we can all say "goodbye" to dieting and "hello" to building a healthful, inspired lifestyle for the long haul.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

Motivated by health issues, Crosby started on a journey from the standard American diet to one based on whole fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. The author's website, yumuniverse.com, followed with information, encouragement, and recipes to aid others. Her first book uses a similar formula, starting with reasons to adopt a whole-foods, plant-based diet and information to help readers succeed in embracing this new lifestyle. The second half of the book contains easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and such basics as non-dairy milks, cashew cheese, and smoothies. Throughout, Crosby urges readers to swap ingredients based on taste or what they have on hand, and to have fun in the kitchen. Peppered with vibrant illustrations and photos of most recipes, the book is a visual treat, although some fonts are small. VERDICT Anyone interested in a whole-foods approach to a vegan diet has many recent books to choose from, such as titles in Lindsay Nixon's "Happy Herbivore" series and tie-ins to the documentary Forks Over Knives-all solid choices. Here the strengths are in the chummy, supportive tone, appealing design, encouragement to be creative, and focus on being both gluten- and soy-free.-Jude Baldwin, Coll. of the Siskiyous, Weed, CA (c) Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.