A guide to growing microgreens--tiny seedlings of herbs and vegetables--in container gardens, with information on twenty-five popular varieties, recipes for using them, and tips on care and cultivation.

Collects recipes composed of plant-based whole foods and superfoods; describes the history, benefits, use, and taste of each superfood; and provides a list of foods that should be in the pantry and where to find them.

Embark on a life-changing journey that will transform the way you think about food, health, and well-being. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of superfoods, exploring their fascinating history, diverse nutritional profiles, and countless health benefits. With a friendly and conversational tone, this book makes understanding and incorporating superfoods into your daily life a breeze. Discover a treasure trove of exotic and ancient superfoods that will expand your culinary horizons and provide a delicious, nutrient-rich boost to your favorite dishes. From vibrant fruits and vegetables to hearty grains and pulses, this book showcases a wide variety of superfoods that are sure to inspire and delight. Learn how to create a balanced diet with superfoods, ensuring you get the most out of these powerful nutritional powerhouses. With practical tips on meal planning, preparation, portion sizes, and food swaps, you'll be well-equipped to make healthier choices and enjoy the benefits of a superfood-infused lifestyle. Featuring mouthwatering recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and beverages, this book provides endless inspiration for wholesome and delicious meals. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the unique flavors and nutritional benefits of superfoods, making it easy for you to nourish your body and tantalize your taste buds. Gain insight into the latest advances in nutrition research, as well as the role of technology in superfood cultivation and consumption. Explore sustainability and ethical considerations, ensuring that you can make informed choices about the food you eat. Finally, be encouraged to continue exploring and experimenting with superfoods, as you embark on your ongoing journey towards optimal health and well-being. With additional resources, references, and a glossary of terms, this book is the ultimate companion for anyone looking to embrace the incredible power of superfoods.

A collection of natural recipes, home cures, and ageless secrets from an amazing treasure chest of surprise, delicious superfoods. Apples, leafy greens, shellfish, yogurt—even ice cream and pasta. The latest scientific studies reveal that many of the classic foods you've always loved are superfoods that can supercharge your health! Not only are they delicious, they're affordable—plus these essential farm-to-table favorites can work with any diet plan, from the balanced Mediterranean Diet to the hunter-gatherer Paleo plan. With over 50 recipes for both cooked and raw dishes, including smoothies and soups, a detox juice fast and a jump-start pounds-off diet, this down-to-earth guide will show you how to get healthy and stay healthy with body-friendly superfoods. *Boost your immune system with citrus and nutrient-dense berries, including fresh, frozen, and dried. *Enjoy the healthy fats in eggs and nuts, including nut butters, to fight inflammation, slow the aging process, and lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. *Trade white sugar for antioxidant-rich sweeteners like maple syrup, the newest superfood! *Create home remedies designed to ease anxiety, improve sleep, boost brainpower and enhance energy. *Keep your home spotless for kids and pets using eco-friendly superfood-rich formulas. *And more! Now you can indulge in a Pesto Pizza or Berry Basil Smoothie, a Chicken Bone Broth or dark chocolate gelato, while chilling with an ancient-oats facial or relaxing in a warm, herb-scented bath. Infused with heartwarming stories and inspiring legends, this book will take you to a world of wellness that starts at home with our favorite foods from Mother Nature—enjoyed in a new way with a

Our most common fruits and vegetables are nature’s superfoods – packed full of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that should form the basis of a healthy diet to nurture both body and mind. This fantastic cookbook features a helpful introduction to the nutritional health benefits and healing properties of our most well-known superfoods, followed by 150 delicious, nutrient-packed family-friendly recipes. All the recipes feature a symbol key to show at a glance how many full portions of fruit and vegetables are included in each serving (never less than two) – taking the guesswork out of the daily meal choices. Finally, there's a section of suggested menu plans for those needing a little extra support; anything from a pre-workout energy boost to a tonic for the skin. Low fat, energy-giving, immunity-boosting and healing, superfood fruits and vegetables can – and should – form part of every meal, whether cooking for one or for the whole family. This essential book shows how incredibly easy that is to achieve.

Welcome to the SUPERFOOD culinary revolution! In Julie Morris's Superfood Kitchen, beautiful dishes are entirely composed of plant-based, nutrient-dense, and whole foods that energize, nourish, and taste delicious. Each amazingly healthy recipe artfully combines ingredients rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins--resulting in mouthwatering food that makes you feel as good as it tastes.