Publisher's Synopsis
This title shares the principles and philosophies of a variety of plant-based, whole-food diets (vegan/vegetarian/macrobiotics/Ayurveda/raw & living foods). It also shows you how to support the use of fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce for both better nutrition and helping the local economy. It includes updated information on the health-promoting properties of salt, popular sweeteners, oil and cooking methods and offers encouragement to help readers develop a more balanced relationship with food. Finally it also includes school lunch ideas, three weeks of quick meals, information on soaking and sprouting, and tips for stocking your kitchen.
