Bonus Book Review - Master Plants Cookbook

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Master Plants Cookbook. The 33 Most Healing Superfoods for Optimum Health. Paperback and published on September 13, 2016, by Margarita Restrepo and Michele Lastella. 

Food isn't just sustenance; it can be medicine! A whole food, plant-based diet has the potential to prevent and even reverse chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, while also supporting a healthy weight. This knowledge has transcended fad status, becoming essential information for many households. The pressing question remains: "How can I make it delicious?" Enter The Master Plants Cookbook, curated by the founder and editor of Naked Food magazine. 

This cookbook highlights 33 essential superfoods that can guide readers towards optimal health. But it's not just about the health benefits; it's also about savoring every bite. The book provides over 100 delectable and easy recipes that detoxify, combat allergies, boost the immune system, and promote weight loss. Featuring ingredients like avocados, beets, sweet potatoes, and spinach, The Master Plants Cookbook will inspire readers to embrace these health-enhancing superfoods and ignite a passion for wholesome, organic cuisine with a powerful healing impact. 

About the Author: Margarita Restrepo is the founder and editor-in-chief of Naked Food magazine (Naked stands for New Authentic Kind & Enlightened Diet). The magazine empowers readers to adopt a sustainable, whole-food, plant-based diet to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Naked Food is backed by leaders in the real food movement, including T. Colin Campbell, John Robbins, Caldwell Esselstyn, John McDougall, Michael Greger, and Neal Barnard. 

Michele Lastella is an Italian actor and director, a chef of plant-based cuisine, a producer of biodynamic agriculture, and a Reiki master. He also founded Sustainable Media, an independent organization dedicated to developing sustainable news and innovation through ancient knowledge.

Product details

·         Publisher: ‎ Running Press Adult; Illustrated edition (September 13, 2016)

·         Language: ‎ English

·         Paperback: ‎ 296 pages

·         ISBN-10: ‎ 0762460245

·         ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0762460243 

Amazon Multiple Reviews: I was persuaded to buy this book because of all the 5-star reviews. However, upon receiving it, I’m mystified by the high ratings. One recipe has unclear instructions, and another mentions an ingredient in the instructions that isn’t listed. Oil and salt-free cooking, even with the inclusion of nuts and miso, lacks flavor and feels unsatisfying to me.

On the positive side, the book is beautiful to hold and look at, with thick pages and colorful photos. Each of the 33 superfoods is given two dedicated pages detailing its history, nutrients, and benefits. Despite this, any seasoned cook could come up with these recipes—I was expecting more excitement.

About 40% of the book focuses on ancient cultures and plant associations, which I didn’t find pertinent or valuable in a cookbook. I have no desire to eat like ancient Indians or any other early cultures, whose food choices were limited by geography and knowledge. The recipes rely too heavily on nuts and seeds and include too many desserts and sweet recipes for my taste.

In my opinion, there are far better vegan and vegetarian cookbooks available, many of which are more suitable for actual cooking. The recipes in this book are too exotic and not something I would want to make. However, I do love the wonderful pictures and have learned a lot about each individual superfood.

My Opinion: This marvelous book is more than just a cookbook. While it features over 100 excellent recipes, it also offers a wealth of information on the benefits of choosing a plant-based diet for optimal health.

The book includes chapters on the history of vegetarianism and plant-based eating in various cultures. The recipes are easy to follow, and the food photography is absolutely stunning—it's almost hard to believe the dishes are oil-free, sugar-free, salt-free, and gluten-free. Most ingredients are already in your pantry, so there's no need for a special trip to the market.

Margarita Restrepo, the driving force behind the nutritionally sound and visually appealing Naked Food Magazine, succeeds again with the superb Master Plants Cookbook. As stated in the book, "Vitality and strength depend not on how much food is eaten, but on how much of it is digested and absorbed into your system."

This book is organized, clever, thorough, beautiful, and most importantly, approachable. The recipes use easy-to-find ingredients and don't require a PhD to execute. Delicious dishes include Qi Carrot Wraps and Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna.

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