Eat More Plants - by Desiree Nielsen (Paperback)

About the Book

"Restore and energize your health every day 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. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or meat-eater, we can all benefit from eating more plants--one simple rule 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!"--

Book Synopsis

National Bestseller

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!

Review Quotes

GOLD WINNER of Taste Canada Awards 2020 in Health and Special Diets Cookbooks
A Globe and Mail Bestseller

Praise for Eat More Plants

"I've experienced the amazing benefits of a plant-based diet first hand. Eat More Plants is packed with illuminating health information and mouthwatering recipes that will encourage you to add more plants to your diet and enjoy doing so at the same time!"
--Angela Liddon, New York Times bestselling author of The Oh She Glows Cookbook and Oh She Glows Every Day

"Every single person on the planet can benefit from eating more plants. Doing so deliciously can be a challenge if you're not creative in the kitchen, but not with Desiree's nourishing and filling recipes. I can't wait to make the Lebanese Turmeric Cake!"
--Joy McCarthy, CNP and bestselling author of Joyous Health and Joyous Detox

"In this vivid collection of recipes, Desiree shows you how to enjoy life while also feeling your absolute best. Each dish is naturally delicious, beautiful, and satisfying, but also magically anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense, totally plant-based, and energizing too.
--Laura Wright, award-winning blogger and author of The First Mess Cookbook

"Desiree Nielsen is deeply knowledgeable about plant-based nutrition and skilled at creating unique, accessible recipes. With this gem of book in-hand, I know my family will definitely eat more plants!"
--Leah Garrad-Cole, author of It All Begins with Food

"Desiree's recipes tick all the boxes: nutritious, beautiful, and plant-based. Her stunning new cookbook will absolutely become a staple in my kitchen!
--Erin Ireland, Founder of ItsToDieFor.ca and It's to Die for Fine Foods

"[Nielsen's recipes] have got our stomachs grumbling . . . From an inflammation-fighting latte to a delightful green macaroni, eating healthy (and vegan) has never tasted better."
--The Loop

About the Author

DESIREE NIELSEN is a registered dietitian, author of Unjunk Your Diet, and host of The Urban Vegetarian, a cooking show on Gusto TV and Z Living. She is regularly quoted in publications such as Best Health, Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Family Circle, SELF Magazine, Hello Canada, and MindBodyGreen. Desiree appears monthly on Global BC Weekend and Breakfast Television (Vancouver). She is a member of the editorial advisory board of Alive magazine, US edition.