Help Yourself: A Guide to Gut Health for People Who Love Delicious Food

ISBN: 0358008395

Author: Hunt, Lindsay Maitland

Condition: New

More than 125 gut-friendly recipes plus science-backed advice for wellness in body and mindThis game-changing cookbook will make you rethink how you eat.It turns out that gut health is the root of all health: A happy equilibrium in the bodys unique community of microbes promotes good health throughout the body, including a stronger immune system, better sleep, and lower stress.Despite eating healthfully, author and recipe developer Lindsay Maitland Hunt was plagued by symptoms such as depression, fatigue, incessant itching, and joint pain-until a gut-friendly way of eating helped bring her back to a state of balance. In fact, she felt better than ever before. Out of Lindsays journey from sickness to health, and her extensive research, comes this practical and nourishing guide, with irresistibly delicious recipes that make you feel good too.Dishes emphasize plant-based ingredients like vegetables, nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, and whole grains, along with eggs, fish, and some meat and dairy, if you like. Lindsay also walks you through integrating fermented foods into your daily life and reducing added sugar and processed foods. Its an approach you can tailor to your own lifestyle, whether youre vegan, gluten free, or just love to eat! Recipes cover any time you eat, from quick weeknight dinners to party-worthy treats, including:Seeded Almond Flour Waffles with Raspberry-Flax Smash Garlicky Shrimp and Quinoa Grits Special-Occasion Short Ribs with Olive Oil and Kefir Mashed Potatoes Parsley, Kale, and Pumpkin Seed Pesto Brussels Sprouts and Peanut Butter Curry Bowl Peanut Butter-Banana Nice Cream Plus go-to essentials (roasted vegetables, simply cooked leafy greens, sprouted grains, and more) for building meals off the cuffBeyond the recipes, Lindsay explains what you need to know about your gut microbiota and offers smart strategies and solutions to help you navigate real life, like a new food pyramid for gut health and tips for tracking (and rewarding) healthy-living habits.Help Yourself isnt a fad diet, a detox, or a cleanse. Its a common-sense approach to food, backed by science. If youve been living with symptoms such as allergies, chronic pain, inflammation, bloating or weight gain, exhaustion or poor sleep, acne, irritability, if youve been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease-or if you just want to feel your best in your body-this book offers a pathway to wellness via the gut.