Plant Food

Terence McKenna hypothesizes that as the North African jungles receded, giving way to savannas and grasslands near the end of the most recent ice age, a branch of our arboreal primate ancestors left the forest canopy and began living in the open areas beyond. There they experimented with new varieties of foods as they adapted, physically and mentally, to the environment. Among the new foods found in this environment were psilocybin-containing mushrooms.

Most of us have heard of gluten - a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body. Americans spend billions of dollars on gluten-free diets in an effort to protect their health. But what if we’ve been missing the root of the problem? In The Plant Paradox, renowned cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry reveals that gluten is just one variety of a common, and highly toxic, plant-based protein called lectin.

Since his early days of plant restoration, amateur plant scientist Matt Candeias has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection.

Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when medieval physicians boiled juniper berries with wine to treat stomach pain. The Drunken Botanist uncovers the surprising botanical history and fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even a few fungi).

Hello and welcome to this book Plant-based Food Additives and Diabetes. In this book, we will explore Plant-Based Food, Plant Forward Eating, Organic Food, Vegetarianism and Veganism. It is not just about eating more whole foods, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds we need to consider. Plant Forward Eating does not restrict animal sources from a diet. Vegetarianism restricts animal sources, and there is a consequence and we explore this too. The trend for Plant-Based or Plant Foreword diets are aspects of a change in the public interest in what they consume. They want it to be heathier and ...

A rich, sweeping, and compelling work of botanical history, The Cabaret of Plants explores dozens of plant species that for millennia have challenged our imaginations, awoken our wonder, and upturned our ideas about history, science, beauty, and belief. Going back to the beginnings of human history, Richard Mabey shows how flowers, trees, and plants have been central to human experience not just as sources of food and medicine but as objects of worship, actors in creation myths, and symbols of war and peace, life and death.

Book Summary of The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers In ‘Healthy Foods’ That Cause Disease And Weight Gain by OneHourReads. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.) In the book, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers In ‘Healthy Foods’ That Cause Disease And Weight Gain, Dr. Steven Gundry sets out to demystify long-held myths about plant-based foods. These foods, believed for the most part, to be healthy, have been responsible for hurting the human body for so long.

Tired of always battling the afternoon slump? Feeling sluggish and low on physical or mental energy most days? It doesn’t have to be this way.

This cookbook contains an introduction to traditional vegan Italian soup making including how to make the perfect soffritto and brodo. Then, ingredients, photos, and procedures for making simple yet traditional versions of 30 vegan Italian soups are presented including sbroscia (the "table scrap" soup from Northern Italy), bordatino pisano (the 10th century maritime soup), maccu (the delightful Sicilian fava bean and fennel soup), zuppa del contadino (farmer's soup), zuppa di zucca e castagne (pumpkin and chestnut soup), zuppa di lenticchie rosse (red lentil soup), ciambotta (vegetable stew...

The fatigue, bloating, mental fog, and pain that you've experienced are all messages telling you it's time to finally make a change. In this guide, you'll find a breakdown of what it means to follow a WFPB lifestyle - and why millions of people around the world are adopting this new approach to eating. It's never been simpler to start following a plant-based diet, and with this guide, you can take the guesswork out of making the transition.

So, you have made the big decision to take control of your health and join the whole-food plant-based diet movement. Congratulations! You have just made one of the best decisions of your life! This plant-based-diet beginners guide should help you get started. Discover the stress-free way to start a plant-based diet with easy, everyday comfort recipes.

Hashimoto’s is not a life sentence. You just need the right plan☘️ Are you sick of waking up exhausted, no matter how many hours you spend in bed? Does your mind feel like it’s stuck in a fog, making simple tasks feel like uphill battles? Frustrated with diets that promise results but leave you feeling worse? NOT Just Another Cookbook—A Whole-Body Guide to Thyroid Wellness. Because this isn’t just about what you eat. It’s about how your body feels after every meal. How your mind functions when your hormones are finally in balance. In "Hashimoto’s Made Easy: Cookbook & Beyond...

Do you dream about starting a plant nursery but aren't sure how to start? Are you afraid of regulations and irrigation and spending too much to get started? Do you wish you could stuff your yard with beautiful plants without guilt? If you're ready to take your love of gardening to the next level and start making money, this audiobook is for you.

In "Vegan: The Case for a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet," author Dan Wilson takes readers on an enlightening journey through the wealth of research that's reshaping our understanding of nutrition and health. Harnessing the wisdom of doctors and researchers who have been at the forefront of this dietary revolution - from Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s groundbreaking "The China Study" to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's heart disease reversal research - this book presents a compelling argument for the Whole Food Plant-Based Only (WFPBO) lifestyle. But why 'Only'? Because Wilson believes the term 'Whole Food...

Would you like to be able to cook flavorful plant-based meals without using any harmful, highly processed ingredients? If the answer is “YES”, keep reading because this is the book you have been looking for. This guide shows you how to make the whole food-plant based diet an integral part of your lifestyle without spending a fortune or changing your life in any major way. Discover charities such as Veganuary, founded with the intention of bringing more people to vegan and that every year multiplies the attendance! How? By introducing you to all the steps involved in eating healthy and ...

The Hidden Risks of Meat: A Threat to Health, Humanity, and the Planet is a captivating exploration of the often-overlooked dangers associated with meat consumption. It presents a compelling case for embracing a plant-based lifestyle, taking readers on a thought-provoking journey that challenges conventional dietary norms and highlights the multifaceted consequences of consuming animal products. Drawing on compelling evidence and real-world examples, this book explores how meat, far from being a harmless dietary choice, carries hidden risks that jeopardize personal health, ethical values, ...

In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant—though this time the obsessions revolves around the intoxicating effects of marijuana rather than the visual beauty of the tulip. How could flowers, of all things, become such objects of desire that they can drive men to financial ruin?

The plant based diet can be intimidating. You may not understand the benefits or nutritional value it provides. But with the rise of deadly disease caused by lifestyle choices, a plant based vegan diet is arguably the best option for the future. When I started the vegan diet for health reasons I faced many obstacles. Today, my family has been on a plant based diet for years and we are healthier in our 30s than we were in our 20s. From reducing eczema, cholesterol, sluggishness, sick days, and migraines, to eliminating stomach aches, inflammation, and heartburn, our health has greatly ...

What would you do in a worldwide food shortage? Do you want to learn how to source organic-free food whilst enjoying time with friends and family? If you want to learn the number one most underrated survival skill, then keep listening….

EASY PLANT-BASED MEAL PLANNING All you need to make it work is a little bit of time on the weekend, some storage containers! This guide to plant-based meal prep planning makes it easy to prep healthy meals for the week ahead in order to save time, money, energy, and calories! My goal here was to give you a quick guide to easy plant-based meal planning—some ideas for how you can plan out balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for the week ahead. As a Therapist and Dietitian, every day I tell my clients that if all else fails, there are a few simple tweaks they can do to their diet ...