Eat More Plants: Over 100 Anti-Inflammatory, Plant-Based Recipes for Vibrant Living: A Cookbook

by Desiree Nielsen

Restore and energize your health with this stunning collection of plant-based recipes chock-full of powerful, anti-inflammatory foods that heal.

Revolutionize your approach to a healthy diet with the power of plant-based foods and follow one simple rule--eat more plants. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or meat-eater, we can all benefit from eating more plants for vibrant living. Eat More Plants shows you how to transform your diet with powerful anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense plants, and to create delicious meals to support your immune system, gut health, fight disease, reduce stress, and restore balance.

In Eat More Plants, registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen shows you a myriad of ways to add the most healthful gluten-free, plant-based foods to every meal. Packed with more than 100 anti-inflammatory recipes to meet the demands of modern life, including Blackberry Ginger Muffins, Edamame Hula Bowl with Almond Miso Sauce, Socca Pizza with Zucchini, Olives, and Basil, Creamy Pasta with Smoked Tofu and Kale, Green Machine Burgers, Tahini Date Shakes, Pineapple Ginger Cream Tart, and Cocoa Cherry Brownies. Along with expert advice on understanding inflammation and the power of plants, the book includes a 21-day meal plan to help you eat more plants!

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Health, Vegan, Nutrition, Cooking

294 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2019

About the author

Desiree Nielsen RD spent what seems like her entire childhood in her grandmother's kitchen, stealing bites of sweet bread dough as it laid on the table rising. A love of good food was instilled in her long before she even thought about what was "good for her".

As a dietitian, she's passionate about helping people find the joy in eating healthy plant-based dishes that energize mind and body.

The host of TV's The Urban Vegetarian, Desiree is a trusted expert on anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health and plant-based diets.

Desiree believes that modern nutrition has been lost in a sea of nutrient recommendations. Choosing unprocessed foods, largely plants, is the foundation of an eating plan that fosters good health. Passionate about promoting local and organic agriculture, Desiree loves preparing a simple meal made from the best of the season to share with friends and family.

Desiree's nutrition practice respects traditional knowledge and beliefs while maintaining a commitment to the latest nutrition evidence. To her, food is more than the nutrition it provides -- it is a vital part of our culture, our celebrations and our lives.

A sought after speaker, Desiree's positive "real world" approach to healthy eating is informative, motivating and practical. Desiree has been featured on local and national media across the US and Canada, including USA Today, The Globe and Mail, Well + Good NYC, Mind Body Green, Lifetime, Women's Health, SELF and The Marilyn Denis Show.

Desiree's love of food extends well beyond her work: she enjoys strolling through markets wherever she travels, hoarding cookbooks and one day hopes to become an expert gardener - instead of how she currently gardens, with clippers in one hand and Google in the other. Desiree is thankful everyday to have the opportunity to do what she loves most: sharing her passion for food and living well with the community.

Reviews

[Jen Kayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has the best cookbook introduction that I have ever read. Desiree opened her book with a simple yet powerful message that resonated with me: just eat more plants! I like that she wasn't forcing her opinion or way of eating onto the reader, she was simply sharing some nutritional information and encouraging the reader to just eat more plants - you don't have to be perfect. Personally, in the past 15 years I've gone from being vegetarian to strict vegan and then vegetarian with vegan tendencies. I've always been leery of the stigma that comes with labels and the way that some in the vegan community treat others who don't share their views, so it was refreshing to see a vegan cookbook with an author who is accepting of whatever level of plant-based-eating the reader chooses. The recipes in this cookbook are also wonderful! It has good mix of staple recipes and more unique dishes with easy to follow instructions and easy to get ingredients. I can see myself reaching for this cookbook on a regular basis!

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

the recipes look good. As goes with chef/cookbook writers though they assume the reader is an accomplished cook. my beef is more with the format of the book then with the actual recipes. But because of the format I'll probably never use the book. this is like one of those annoying food blogs where you have to scroll through all of the stories and chit chat and unnecessary instructions before you get to an actual recipe. And the print is so small I'll have to use a magnifying glass while cooking! Yes, I'm old, but this is beyond small typeface and light print. Oh well. Maybe it was written for younger people. this will probably either stay on my shelf or go to my library book sale. The only reason I'm not returning it to the vendor is because they were kind enough to refund the money without wanting the book back.

[Zara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The information in the beginning is pretty good. The recipes pretty much all have nuts or nut flour, so if you have that allergy you'll have to figure out your own substitute. There is also alot of tofu, which I am not a fan of, so I'll have to figure that out. The author advocates more plants whether or not you choose to go vegan but doesn't acknowledge alternate eating regimens with the recipes, e.g. adding meat, or dairy options that would go well with the recipes. It was ok though

[Lisa Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Five stars for the introductory pages, which contain some of the best writing for understanding inflammation. Two stars for the recipes, and like other reviewers stated -- many have nuts, nut flour or soy/tofu which is tricky for those with allergies.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Author Desiree Nielsen seems in the introduction to be positing this cookbook as an introduction to plant based eating, arrived at by an interest in anti-inflammatory foods. These are complicated, multi-part and multi-step recipes, however, frequently including ingredients that are difficult to source, even with the tip that looking in “ethnic” food stores will help (to be fair, I’m also reading this in the midst of a pandemic, when I’m trying to limit my outings, and popping into a number of small stores to get my weekly groceries is an extra daunting ask right now).

[Shannon (That's So Poe) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cook book does such a good job of presenting recipes that are vegan & gluten-free that also have a ton of flavor and actually include plenty of protein. Lots of really good salads, sides, and mains in this, plus some really informative chapters in the beginning about nutrition. Some of the ingredients are a little less common for me since I don't do a lot of vegan cooking, and there's a weird tendency to include sweet things (maple syrup, etc.) in recipes where I'm not sure it belongs, but otherwise, the recipes in this are very easy to make and well worth trying.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really good information on not just why you should eat a more whole food, plant based diet, but how to start and what to look for to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need. The author is vegetarian and promotes veggie and vegan diets but without shaming or expecting everyone to want to give up meat and animal based products entirely. All the recipes are as inclusive as possible, so they're vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and many are but free as well.

[Colleen Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really got me trying new recipes and changing my diet to more plant based. Some expected smoothies but some nice surprises with drinks too, great brunch, salad and meal options I have not made anything I didn’t enjoy and have put most into regular rotation but she is also an excellent baker so I have really enjoyed those recipes like blackberry ginger muffins, blueberry scones, panne cotta and many more. Looking forward to her new book on the gut.

[San · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful information and insights to integrate more plants into everyday life. Really helpful info, delicious recipes and inspiring author! I recommand following Desiree on Instagram! Truly amazing person who I learn from constantly!

[Bel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A variety of creative recipes for a nutritious and vegetarian diet. I especially liked the beginning chapters that provided a in-depth review of ingredients, foods to avoid, and causes and prevention for anti-inflammatory eating.

[AngelLeah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I ate vegetarian for over 25 years, but sadly didn't see many recipes in this book that I would want to try. Too many recipes are made with foods that cause digestive issues. If you eat low FODMAP foods, this book may not work for you.

[Jeanette Durkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! There's so much great information about understanding inflammation! The recipes look fantastic and pretty easy to make! I'm looking forward to trying a lot of the recipes in this book!!

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic info. for those who have inflammation-related illnesses, as I do. Some great recipes as well.

[Brenda Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good information in this book.

[Elise H · Rating 4 out of 5]

The front matter of the book has some good tips and is very informative. I like the formatting where basically every recipe only takes one page.

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book..mostly.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great introduction, just skimmed through the recipes