Let Food Be Your Medicine

Don Colbert, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Seven Pillars of Health and What Would Jesus Eat, provides proven tools, based on current research, for good health, an alert mind, and a longer life.

My thoughts: I love the idea of eating better in order to heal ourselves (as much as possible, that is. I know that there are cases where you need to just rely on Doctors and medicine), since I am a firm believer that a lot of our common health problems are actually problems with our diets and not getting the nutrients we need out of our food. So, I enjoyed reading a Dr's point of view on his personal experience with healing through changing his diet. I also appreciated his thoughts on type 2 diabetes, since my dad found out he had it in the last year and has been able to control his blood sugar without the use of medicine by watching what he eats.
If you are interested in health or have a condition that you would like to be healed of, I think that this is an excellent book for you to try out and see if his solution is for you.
I received this book from Worthy in exchange for my honest review.

Happy Cooking

Giada De Laurentiis, one of the most recognizable faces on the Food Network lineup, invites readers to get to know her as never before. The celebrity chef is back with nearly 200 new recipes and helpful advice on everything from hosting a potluck or open house to what to pack along for lunch every day. Drawing on the time-saving tips and healthy eating strategies that keep her functioning at the highest possible level in her roles as working mom, restaurateur, and tv personality, she has assembled a year-round roadmap to vibrant good health and delicious eating. Readers will be inspired to try new ingredients, new wellness practices, and create a wholesome balance between peak nutrition - and the occasional decadent indulgence. Featuring her New Year's cleanse, homemade Christmas gifts, and ideas for every holiday, special occasion, and casual weekend in between, this is Giada’s 365-approach to cooking up a happy life.

My thoughts: What a fun cookbook! I love how a lot of the recipes are healthier and have great ingredients (like the zucchini spaghetti or flax seed lemon aid), while being nice and simple for those learning to cook more. I also like that her recipes don't call for a lot of different ingredients that you have to run out and buy just for one recipe (something that is annoying;)). I like that the recipes are easy while look impressive and that a lot of them come with pictures. This is just the cookbook I was looking for!
I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.

The Blender Girl Smoothies

A beautiful collection of vegan smoothies from powerhouse blogger The Blender Girl, featuring photographs, flavor boosters, and nutritional add-ons for every recipe.

The Blender Girl takes smoothies to the next level in this comprehensive guide, helping you blast your way to good health and blended bliss. These 100 creative and delicious recipes are designed to fit your every need, whether you want to detox, lose a few pounds, get energized, or guard against seasonal colds. Each smoothie has three optional boosters (like chia seeds, ginger, coconut oil, or wheat grass) that allow you to ramp up flavor, nutrient value, or both. Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, a smoothie pantry that demystifies unusual ingredients, icons to identify smoothies that fit your particular dietary needs, and strategies for achieving smoothie success, this accessible handbook makes it fun and easy to find your perfect blend.

My thoughts: I have been interested in trying smoothie recipes for some time (since I need inspiration when it comes to making them. I get stuck in a huge rut when it comes to making smoothies.;)), so I was thrilled to try this cook book out! I love the combination of fruit and veggie smoothies in this book, using a lot of basic ingredients, but also having some fun and unique smoothie ideas. If you love smoothies or would like to try making some, then this cook book would make a wonderful addition to your kitchen.
I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.

Everyday Detox

A healthy guide to detoxing naturally, all year round--no dieting, juice fasting, or calorie counting required--to lose weight, improve digestion, sleep better, and feel great, featuring 100 properly combined recipes for every meal of the day.

Most diets and cleanses have all-or-nothing rules that encourage unhealthy cycles of intense restriction followed by inevitable bingeing. In this healthy guide to detoxing naturally, nutritionist and blogger Megan Gilmore shares 100 delicious, properly combined recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied and well nourished while promoting weight loss and improving digestion and sleep.

Because the recipes were developed with digestion mechanics in mind, detoxers won’t feel bloated or uncomfortable after eating. And crowd-pleasing recipes for every meal of the day—such as Banana Coconut Muffins, Chocolate Chia Shake, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Mediterranean Chopped Salad, Skillet Fish Tacos, Cauliflower Flatbread Pizza, and Peppermint Fudge Bars—are packed with all-natural, whole-foods ingredients designed to stave off feelings of deprivation. With helpful information on how to stock your detox-friendly kitchen plus a handy food-combining cheat sheet that demystifies this cutting-edge health principle, Everyday Detox makes it easy to start eating this way today.

My thoughts: This cookbook makes eating healthier easy! I love that the recipes include whole foods and are packed with nutritious ingredients. With her ideas on how to stock your kitchen and have food good food handy, this book makes eating better so much easier and more attainable. I like that a lot of the ingredients are easy ones to have on hand and that the recipes are easy to follow. So, whether you consider yourself a good cook or not, eating healthier is easy to do.
I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.