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

Paul Wenner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 1997

Sharing an account of how he switched to vegetarianism and cured himself of a lifelong asthma, a whole-foods advocate utilizes recipes and anecdotes to show readers how to become health conscious and environmentally aware. 50,000 first printing. Tour.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

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.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Although at least a generation or so removed from such thinkers as Frances Moore Lappe (Diet for a Small Planet), this is the kind of vegetarian book that falls into the I've-got-a-mission category. CEO of a natural-foods manufacturer, Wenner points to how a combination of meatless eating, exercise, and occasional fasting helped alleviate the effects of his childhood illnesses, such as asthma and chronic TB. Besides, given the fact that this company now makes millions from vegetarian meals, anyone would understand why the joy of meatless cuisine abounds here. Unfortunately, the first two-thirds of the book spouts very heavy-handed messages about health dangers of and environmental warnings about typical American diets, enough to turn off even the most curious of home chefs. Underneath the missionary zeal, though, lies some good culinary information and 150 semi-innovative recipes, including nontofu dishes, such as zucchini waffles and baked potato skins. Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1ST edition (April 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684831783
• ISBN-13: 978-0684831787
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,843,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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