Garden Cuisine: Heal Yourself and the Planet Through Low-Fat Meatless Eating - Hardcover

Paul Wenner is the founder of Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc.

Wenner is the founder of Wholesome & Hearty Foods and the creator of the Gardenburger, long a favorite in vegetarian kitchens and restaurants. Dividing his work into two main parts, he begins by outlining the ethical, health, and environmental benefits of reducing the amount of meat in our diets. He then proposes what is called the Garden Plan for a healthier lifestyle, including three weeks worth of menu plans, a shopping list, and an eight-page list of educational and organizational resources. Wenner's recommendations are easy to follow and commonsensical: eat a wide variety of healthful foods and cut down on saturated fats and processed foods high in sugar and salt. The recipes are, for the most part, light and easy to prepare, filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Each recipe lists per-serving calories, fat, sodium, and nutrient levels. The book's two-tiered approach?part educational, part cookbook?makes this a good choice for small collections looking for a single title on the basics of vegetarian diet, and it is recommended for other collections as well.?Jeffery Ingram, Newport P.L., Ore.
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