The Mindful Glow Cookbook: Radiant Recipes for Being the Healthiest, Happiest You

by Abbey Sharp

Gold Winner, 2019 Taste Canada Awards - Health and Special Diets Cookbooks

Cheeky registered dietitian, food lover, and YouTube star Abbey Sharp is often described as "Nigella Lawson in a lab coat." In her debut cookbook she shares fun, satisfying, and unbelievably healthy recipes that will ignite your love affair with food.

In over 100 recipes, Abbey shows us how she healthy and nourishing meals that are packed with flavour like PB & J Protein Pancakes, Autumn Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, Stuffed Hawaiian Burgers, Chicken, Sweet Potato and Curry Cauliflower, Chocolate Stout Veggie Chili, Chewy Crackle Almond Apple Cookies, and Ultimate Mini Sticky Toffee Puddings. Many of her recipes are plant-centric and free of dairy, gluten, and nuts. Others contain some protein-rich, lean beef, poultry, eggs, and dairy, so there are plenty of delicious recipes for every one and every occasion.
Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, The Mindful Glow Cookbook is perfect for anyone looking to fully nourish their body, satisfy food cravings, and enjoy every snack, meal, and decadent dessert in blissful enjoyment.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nutrition, Cooking, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

Published December 4, 2018

Reviews

[Siobhan McRibbles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of good ideas but the execution was off. I found that with the four recipes I tried that there was always something missing from the food, the temperatures and times she recommended for cooking were waaaay off and her ingredients lists were too long! I don't doubt that the food is healthy - it just isn't practical for most people, is expensive and often time consuming. Really glad I only took this out from the library and didn't buy it.

[Tabitha Priebe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the introduction (and her YouTube videos) being about intuitive eating eating and rejecting diet culture this cook book reminds me of a diet book, mainly Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘It’s All Good’. That’s really the greatest disappointment, these recipes don’t follow her message. She talks about how great bread is then has recipes that replace grains with veggies, and the few grains she does use are usually gluten free ( even though this isn’t a gluten free diet book). She replaces milk with non-dairy substitutes, but still uses cottage cheese because it’s healthy. I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who is recovering from an eating disorder (according to the introduction both she and many of her clients are recovering). Many of the recipes need longer cook times or different cooking temperatures. Long ingredient lists (many are hard to find and expensive) and long complicated directions make this book impractical for every day use. I have been able to rework some of these recipes into tasty and healthy dishes, but that kinda defeats the purpose of buying a cook book. There are some good ideas and themes. Lots of high fiber recipes to keep you satisfied.

[False · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am sure the recipes in this book would be delicious and they are definitely balanced, but the ingredients and time that it would take me to make them are just not worth it for me. I would not get this book if you do not want to spend a lot of time cooking (there were not a lot of quick recipes and it does not estimate how long you would take to make each recipe so it is hard to tell with some of them). I also would not get it if you do not want to go grocery shopping specifically to make these recipes. I did not picture myself making any of the recipes. It just does not fit a lifestyle where you need to be practical with your food because you are busy. It is great if you want to explore and have a lot of time to cook and prepare for a recipe. Pureeing cottage cheese for a spread? Think of the cleanup. Special ingredient: coconut flour? How often would you use that?

[Breanne Bannerman · Rating 2 out of 5]

I recently bought this book and must say I'm disappointed; I was expecting the recipes to be much more accessible, but find them to be way too complicated. There just seems to be way too many ingredients and many ingredients I wouldn't normally buy.

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not for me.

[Marion Thiessen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of Abbey's YouTube channel, especially her knowledge of intuitive eating, and the easy hacks she gives you to make everyday meals more nutritious and balanced. However, this book was a lot more 'aspirational' than everyday recipes. I get it - Abbey is a full time food professional, and extremely well off based on her house in her videos. I'm sure she has the time to make these rather complicated recipes. But I would rather look at the yummy photos and then use her hack for how to add protein and fibre to Kraft Dinner.

That said, the recipes look delicious, have beautiful photography, and her descriptions and commentary is as funny and snarky as she is on her channel. There are a few recipes that are more along the lines of 'quick and healthy hacks' that I would love to try, like the cottage cheese ice cream. And her avocado salad looks divine!

All in all, a fun read, but not too many recipes grabbed me as something I'd try at home. For a much more approachable book of healthy recipes, I'd highly recommend Yum and Yummer.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I might need to buy this! Some really delicious looking, unique, and healthy recipes.

[Tab · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found Introduction on My Kitchen Tool Obsession helpful.

Must try Ginger Turmeric Shrimp recipe.

[Monica Petruskavich · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful recipes that are simple and made with everyday ingredients. Happy to add this cookbook to my kitchen library so that I can have the chance to enjoy the recipes again and again.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Want to try the Caprese Frittata, the Almond Joy Proats, and the Veggie Noodle Pad Thai recipes.

[Krisztina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the recipes, you may make a shortcut the make them easier/faster but they are really inspirational together with Abbey's YouTube channel.

[Treasure Island Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was surprising to find this Canadian food blogger's cookbook in my small local library. I've been watching Abbey Sharp on Youtube for a few months. She's funny, snarky, and smart. As a registered dietician, she tends to discredit many of the earnest folks who try to tell us how to eat by actually explaining the science behind nutrition and weight in terms we all can understand. I had high hopes for this cookbook, but most of the recipes didn't seem like recipes. The photography is scrumptious. The ingredients are not too exotic, but once you understand that all meals and snacks are acceptable as long as they contain healthy fats, sufficient protein, and enough fiber, you pretty much can write the recipes yourself. The descriptions and introduction, however, make this a worthwhile read.