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Peruvian Power Foods: 18 Superfoods, 101 Recipes, and Anti-aging Secrets from the Amazon to the Andes
While superfoods have entered the health conversation in recent years, many people are unaware that some of the most powerful foods on the planet hail from Peru. Not only are these superfoods teeming with healing effects, they are also packed with flavor, transforming ordinary, everyday healthy meals into the extraordinary.
Peruvian Power Foods introduces the top superfoods from the Andes to the Amazon and their myriad health benefits. Choosing from more than 100 recipes, you'll learn traditional and innovative dishes inspired by one of the most exciting cuisines today, celebrated by chefs around the globe. From super-quick smoothies and energy-packed breakfasts to sublime entrees, cocktails and more, you can satisfy your palate while eating for longevity and vitality. Indulge yourself
* Breakfast granola made with lucuma , a tangy tropical fruit that helps balance high blood pressure.
* Savory white bean hummus with sacha inchi , a powerful omega-3 for heart health and brain power.
* Gluten-free morning muffins made with pichuberry , a cancer-fighting power fruit, glucose controller, and excellent source of Vitamin D.
* Energy-boosting exercise shake made with maca , an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant known as "Nature's Viagra" because it helps potency in men.
* Decadent dessert truffles made with antioxidant cacao and camu camu, which packs a power dose of Vitamin C to boost immunity.
From Peru to your plate, this power food makeover will allow you to enjoy optimal health and optimal flavor one meal at a time.
Peruvian Power Foods introduces the top superfoods from the Andes to the Amazon and their myriad health benefits. Choosing from more than 100 recipes, you'll learn traditional and innovative dishes inspired by one of the most exciting cuisines today, celebrated by chefs around the globe. From super-quick smoothies and energy-packed breakfasts to sublime entrees, cocktails and more, you can satisfy your palate while eating for longevity and vitality. Indulge yourself
* Breakfast granola made with lucuma , a tangy tropical fruit that helps balance high blood pressure.
* Savory white bean hummus with sacha inchi , a powerful omega-3 for heart health and brain power.
* Gluten-free morning muffins made with pichuberry , a cancer-fighting power fruit, glucose controller, and excellent source of Vitamin D.
* Energy-boosting exercise shake made with maca , an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant known as "Nature's Viagra" because it helps potency in men.
* Decadent dessert truffles made with antioxidant cacao and camu camu, which packs a power dose of Vitamin C to boost immunity.
From Peru to your plate, this power food makeover will allow you to enjoy optimal health and optimal flavor one meal at a time.
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304 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2013
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October 29, 2013
This is a book that explains some of the most famous peruvian superfoods. It is very well written, the paper quality is fantastic, and the pictures are everywhere and very illustrative. If you want to view some, please visit my blog: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com/2...
October 22, 2018
I think this is my favorite nutrition book set up to date. The only thing left to do is try the recipes!
October 18, 2013
Being healthy and slowing down the body's natural ageing process, who wouldn't want a bit of that?
This book promises this nirvana to the reader through 18 "superfoods", 101 recipes and anti-ageing secrets "from the Amazon to the Andes." Looking through the list of superfoods a few items were familiar but the overwhelming majority were unknown by name, each having their own exotic name such as lucuma, yacon or quinoa.
After an informative scene-setting introduction it is straight on to the superfoods. Each superfood is given its own chapter providing a full overview and introduction to the ingredient, before moving on to the purported nutritional and health benefits. One says purported because it is not within the scope of this review to determine the veracity of the claims or any suitability for an individual's own circumstances. The presented information is fairly clearly written, relatively jargon-free and thus suitable for additional research should you so desire. An appendix additionally provides many references for further reading and research.
The recipes themselves round off each "ingredient" chapter and naturally draw heavily on the stated core ingredient. Overall it seems that there is a fairly broad - or as broad as one might expect - range of recipes on offer that utilise the stated superfoods. Don't expect recipes for fish and chips or a special pizza but there are many dishes that one had to re-read several times to see that such a food was really made with a certain ingredient as so many of the superfoods are versatile and you have potentially a good start to customising your own recipes as well.
The presentation of the recipes left a little to be desired, mostly due to the lack of an estimated preparation and cooking time and the reliance on sole U.S. imperial measures (referring to a conversion table at the rear is not acceptable).
Reviewing a book of this kind is always a difficult thing as a lot can depend on whether the reader gels with the underlying dietary regime, style or approach. Certainly on a cold, measurable level this book delivers sufficient material to give you a proposed course of action that seems compelling, not particularly faddish or otherwise a thing you might try and lose interest in after a couple of days of weeks. The hard part might be in any case up to you and you really should check out the book and see if you can form a bond with it! It can be honestly said that this book and its central message is worth spending some time with - it might be worth a modest investment in time and effort at the very least.
Peruvian Power Foods, written by Manuel Villacorta & Jamie Shaw and published by HCI. ISBN 9780757317224, 320 pages. Typical price: USD18.95. YYYY.
This book promises this nirvana to the reader through 18 "superfoods", 101 recipes and anti-ageing secrets "from the Amazon to the Andes." Looking through the list of superfoods a few items were familiar but the overwhelming majority were unknown by name, each having their own exotic name such as lucuma, yacon or quinoa.
After an informative scene-setting introduction it is straight on to the superfoods. Each superfood is given its own chapter providing a full overview and introduction to the ingredient, before moving on to the purported nutritional and health benefits. One says purported because it is not within the scope of this review to determine the veracity of the claims or any suitability for an individual's own circumstances. The presented information is fairly clearly written, relatively jargon-free and thus suitable for additional research should you so desire. An appendix additionally provides many references for further reading and research.
The recipes themselves round off each "ingredient" chapter and naturally draw heavily on the stated core ingredient. Overall it seems that there is a fairly broad - or as broad as one might expect - range of recipes on offer that utilise the stated superfoods. Don't expect recipes for fish and chips or a special pizza but there are many dishes that one had to re-read several times to see that such a food was really made with a certain ingredient as so many of the superfoods are versatile and you have potentially a good start to customising your own recipes as well.
The presentation of the recipes left a little to be desired, mostly due to the lack of an estimated preparation and cooking time and the reliance on sole U.S. imperial measures (referring to a conversion table at the rear is not acceptable).
Reviewing a book of this kind is always a difficult thing as a lot can depend on whether the reader gels with the underlying dietary regime, style or approach. Certainly on a cold, measurable level this book delivers sufficient material to give you a proposed course of action that seems compelling, not particularly faddish or otherwise a thing you might try and lose interest in after a couple of days of weeks. The hard part might be in any case up to you and you really should check out the book and see if you can form a bond with it! It can be honestly said that this book and its central message is worth spending some time with - it might be worth a modest investment in time and effort at the very least.
Peruvian Power Foods, written by Manuel Villacorta & Jamie Shaw and published by HCI. ISBN 9780757317224, 320 pages. Typical price: USD18.95. YYYY.
August 21, 2013
Some of these recipes I can even try to make, such as those with cocoa, artichokes and beans, others is going to be a little bit difficult because, at least here in Berlin, many of these Peruvian super foods have never been seen .. ...
Alcune di queste ricette si possoo anche provare a fare, tipo quelle con il cacao, i carciofi e le fave, altre la vedo un po' difficile perché, almeno qui a Berlino, molti di questi super cibi peruviani non si sono mai visti.....
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HCI BOOKS FOR THE PREVIEW!
Alcune di queste ricette si possoo anche provare a fare, tipo quelle con il cacao, i carciofi e le fave, altre la vedo un po' difficile perché, almeno qui a Berlino, molti di questi super cibi peruviani non si sono mai visti.....
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HCI BOOKS FOR THE PREVIEW!
February 17, 2015
This book is amazing! It has bright, beautiful, full color photos on every page, and delicious recipes throughout. Some of the featured foods I have never heard of before (a great learning experience), but others are very familiar, making it easy for anyone to get a quick start. The recipes are super healthy and great for all ages to enjoy. I received a free copy of this book through "Goodreads First Reads" in exchange for my honest review.
November 8, 2014
The recipes are amazing! I appreciate how clear the Nutrition and Health Benefits pages are for each item which are followed by tasty and easy to fix recipes. I made the Egg White and Artichoke Quinoa Muffins for my work team and they raved about them. So tasty and healthy! I cannot wait to try more recipes.
The illustrations are beautiful in the book too.
The illustrations are beautiful in the book too.
September 29, 2019
I picked up this book from the library after my trip to Peru where I had a gastronomic tour to the local market. Very informative, short and to the point. There are quite a number of recipes which would be easy to follow and they call for ingredients that can be easily purchased in North America.
April 17, 2022
Interesting food recipes which are not only nutritious but also have a medicinal impact. Changing our food pattern can change dynamics of our health. Recommended for those who are healthy eaters and concerned about their bodies.
October 19, 2014
Ok but not really interesting recipes.
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