Power Foods book Review

A few days ago I was shopping with my mum, grandma and aunt, and while they ran some errands in different directions at one point, I had some time to kill, so I chose to spend it at Barns and Noel...since it was directly opposite the store where my mum was. Right at the entrance was the shelf for healthy/special diet/vegetarian/vegan etc. recipe books so that's where i spent all my time. I was just looking for ideas and soaking in some knowledge hoping to find the perfect book for my new lifestyle that could make cooking more interesting, healthy and yummy. I wanted to find a healthy vegetarian book but with fish, but there were no specific "pescetarian" books. 

Then I stumbled across a book called Power Foods. It was perfect! It came with 150 recipes and full page pictures (a must for any recipe book I get).  I wish I wasn't so excited about it to buy it on the spot, but I did, for a total of $26.83 when I now see I could have gotten it for $14 brand new and qualifies for free shipping with a $25 order from amazon, grr.  I think I'll return it and repurchase it online.  

Anyways, back to the book. What I first loved about it, apart from the huge pictures, was the focus it had on the power foods.   The first qualification for foods I eat is the health value, then the taste, so I loved its focus on super healthy power foods. The first 46 pages contained information about each of the 38 power foods (specific vegetables, fruits, grains & legumes, nuts and seed and eggs, yogurt & Fish) All the foods I eat:) Each included a photo, paragraph on; Health Benefits, How to buy, How to Store, Preparation Tips and some had a Did you Know paragraph. Lots of great information! Each food also showed what pages you can find recipes containing that particular food. 

The next section included the 150 recipes...Breakfast, Starters and Snacks, Sandwiches and wraps, soups and Stews, Salads, Main Dishes, Side Dishes and Desserts. Each food dish had a photo, summary of the dish, ingredients, recipe and nutritional information.

The end section of the book then basics; Pantry Primers, Glossary of Terms, Eating for your Health, and Nutritional Index.

 

Here is a Description of the Book

Many of our favorite ingredients—such as berries, tomatoes, and nuts—are among the healthiest foods on earth, and by simply incorporating more of them into our everyday meals, we can all lead healthier lives. Here are 150 fantastic ways to help you do just that. Organized into chapters on breakfast, snacks, sandwiches, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, the recipes are accompanied by simple instructions and beautiful photographs to keep you inspired to eat well at any time of the day. Stay motivated with tempting recipes such as:

Breakfast: Pecan Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote; Mushroom and Scallion Frittata

Starters and Snacks: Sweet Potato Hummus; Beet Chips
Sandwiches and Wraps: Salmon Salad and Curried Egg on Multigrain Bread; Kiwifruit Summer Roll
Soups and Stews: Golden Pepper Soup; Chili with Chicken and Beans
Salads: Quinoa and Corn Salad with Pumpkin Seeds; Endive, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad
Main Dishes: Citrus-Roasted Salmon with Spring Pea Sauce; Soba Noodle, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-fry; Turkey Cutlets with Tomatoes and Capers
Side Dishes: Cauliflower and Barley Salad with Toasted Almonds; Edamame Succotash
Desserts: Lemon Cream with Blackberries; Double Dark Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti  

 
Beyond these wonderful recipes, the editors of Whole Living magazine include research-backed information about the health benefits and disease-fighting properties of 38 power foods, along with nutritional data and helpful tips on storing, preparing, and cooking them. In this one-stop resource, you’ll learn all about stocking a healthy pantry, eating seasonally, understanding food labels, and when it’s best to splurge for organic ingredients.

These 38 Power Foods are:
·          Asparagus
·          Artichokes
·          Avocados
·          Beets
·          Bell Peppers
·          Broccoli
·          Brussels Sprouts
·          Carrots
·          Kale
·          Mushrooms
·          Spinach
·          Sweet Potatoes
·          Swiss Chard
·          Tomatoes
·          Winter Squash
·          Apricots
·          Berries
·          Citrus
·          Kiwifruits
·          Papayas
·          Pears
·          Brown Rice
·          Oats
·          Quinoa
·          Dried Beans
·          Green Peas
·          Soybeans/Edamame
·          Almonds
·          Pecans
·          Pistachios
·          Walnuts
·          Flaxseed
·          Pumpkin Seeds
·          Eggs
·          Yogurt
·          Sablefish
·          Rainbow Trout
·          Wild Alaskan Salmon


With 150 quick, flavor-packed recipes using the 38 healthiest foods nature has to offer, Power Foods makes eating well simple—and more delicious than ever before.

 Front of Book

 Back of Book