Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients [Paperback]

The Editors of Whole Living Magazine (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 28, 2010

Many of our favorite ingredients—such as berries, tomatoes, and nuts—are among the healthiest foods on earth, and by simply incorporating more of them into our everyday meals, we can all lead healthier lives. Here are 150 fantastic ways to help you do just that.

Organized into chapters on breakfast, snacks, sandwiches, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, the recipes are accompanied by simple instructions and beautiful photographs to keep you inspired to eat well at any time of the day. Stay motivated with tempting recipes such as:

• Breakfast: Pecan Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote; Mushroom and Scallion Frittata
• Starters and Snacks: Sweet Potato Hummus; Beet Chips
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Salmon Salad and Curried Egg on Multigrain Bread; Kiwifruit Summer Roll
• Soups and Stews: Golden Pepper Soup; Chili with Chicken and Beans
• Salads: Quinoa and Corn Salad with Pumpkin Seeds; Endive, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad
• Main Dishes: Citrus-Roasted Salmon with Spring Pea Sauce; Soba Noodle, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-fry; Turkey Cutlets with Tomatoes and Capers
• Side Dishes: Cauliflower and Barley Salad with Toasted Almonds; Edamame Succotash
• Desserts: Lemon Cream with Blackberries; Double Dark Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti

Beyond these wonderful recipes, the editors of Whole Living magazine include research-backed information about the health benefits and disease-fighting properties of 38 power foods, along with nutritional data and helpful tips on storing, preparing, and cooking them. In this one-stop resource, you’ll learn all about stocking a healthy pantry, eating seasonally, understanding food labels, and when it’s best to splurge for organic ingredients.

These 38 Power Foods are:

·          Asparagus
·          Artichokes
·          Avocados
·          Beets
·          Bell Peppers
·          Broccoli
·          Brussels Sprouts
·          Carrots
·          Kale
·          Mushrooms
·          Spinach
·          Sweet Potatoes
·          Swiss Chard
·          Tomatoes
·          Winter Squash
·          Apricots
·          Berries
·          Citrus
·          Kiwifruits
·          Papayas
·          Pears
·          Brown Rice
·          Oats
·          Quinoa
·          Dried Beans
·          Green Peas
·          Soybeans/Edamame
·          Almonds
·          Pecans
·          Pistachios
·          Walnuts
·          Flaxseed
·          Pumpkin Seeds
·          Eggs
·          Yogurt
·          Sablefish
·          Rainbow Trout
·          Wild Alaskan Salmon

With 150 quick, flavor-packed recipes using the 38 healthiest foods nature has to offer, Power Foods makes eating well simple—and more delicious than ever before.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

WHOLE LIVING magazine, a Martha Stewart Living publication, encourages and inspires its readers to lead balanced, authentic lives that express their values through their choices and actions, and provides them with the information they need to care for themselves, their families, and the planet in a way that is natural, sustainable, and personally satisfying.
 
MARTHA STEWART is the author of dozens of bestselling books on cooking, entertaining, gardens, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the popular daily syndicated television program.

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RECIPE: 
Sweet Potato Hummus
Makes 4 cups
 
Sweet potatoes’ orange hue is the beautiful result of a wealth of betacarotene, which helps support eye health and immunity. Chickpeas provide a rich source of soluble fiber and B- vitamins for cardiovascular health. By serving this dip with crisp- tender vegetables such as red peppers and broccoli, you will also get vitamin C, selenium, and sulforaphane, an antioxidant shown to prevent certain types of cancers. Whole-wheat pita bread is another healthful, fiber-rich alternative to crackers.
 
1. Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water; set a steamer basket (or
colander) inside pot, and bring water to a boil. Add potatoes; reduce
heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12
minutes.
2. Transfer potatoes to a food processor. Add chickpeas, lemon juice,
tahini, oil, cumin, and garlic. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute; thin
with up to 2 tablespoons of water if necessary. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and
season with pepper. Let cool; refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight
container. Garnish with paprika before serving.
 
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into 1- inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
½ teaspoon hot or smoked paprika, for garnish
 
per 1/4-cup serving: 106 calories; .6 g saturated fat; 3.4 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 14.8 g carbohydrates; 2.9 g protein; 151 mg sodium; 2.7 g fiber

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 1 edition (December 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307465322
• ISBN-13: 978-0307465320
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.1 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 93 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the last cookbooks you'll ever need January 5, 2011

By W. Luckey

Format:Paperback

This comes from the publishers of Whole Living magazine, part of the Marth Stewart empire. The magazine focuses on holistic (wholistic) living that seeks to improve the physical, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental imbalances in our lives. In practical terms, this means yoga, stress reduction, healthy eating, spiritual tranquility....you get the idea. Although I don't buy into all of this, we could all stand for more of it. This cookbook focuses on the healthy eating part. It contains beautiful pictures, straightforward recipes(not too many ingredients that are not too difficult to obtain) and some practical advice. Expect recipes with beets, salmon, nuts, eggs, healthy grains (e.g., quinoa) and more. I enjoy cooking and have a bookshelf of cookbooks, including Martha's two previous cookbooks. This book has the healthiest recipes of the group, but all her books have great recipes. There are few things put out by Martha Stewart living that aren't well conceived (no, I'm not a paid spokesperson).

There is an arm of nutrition research that is headed in the direction of this type of cooking: limiting wheat (gluten), limited saturated fat (no or minimal dairy, beef, pork or even fowl), low salt and sugar, incorporating healthy oils (nuts, olive oil), minimal processing, etc. Much of this is vegan cooking. Say goodbye to the Heart Attack Grill. If you have Celiac's disease, many of the recipes will suit you. This would also be good for people who have genetically related inflammatory-type diseases (e.g., Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, diabetes, etc.). Anecdotally, this type of diet has also been used with autistic children with some success.

Want to live to be 137? This is a great introduction into this type of cooking. If you are looking for a start into a truly healthy lifestyle, I recommend this text.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars On My Way to Eating Less Meat January 14, 2011

By K. Aszman

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am really enjoying "Power Foods" and can highly recommend it for people who are interested in adding more vegetables and grains to their diet. If that is your goal you will find this book very informative. The photos are beautiful. Every recipe has a photo which I personally think makes for a better cookbook. There are recipes that do incorporate meat, fish and poultry but they are few and far between.

I especially like the section on healthy snacks. Snacking is my downfall because I usually grab something that is not good for me while I'm working on dinner or in the afternoon when I need an energy boost. This book offers some very delicious options for snacking. Granted, I'm going to have to plan ahead to be sure they are ready when I am, but I've made that commitment and am loving it.

I love to cook but these recipes are for cooks of all levels of experience. You don't have to be a chef in the kitchen to whip up a batch of tasty beet chips. I'm really enjoying this book and think most people who are interested in eating healthier will too.Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great go to cookbook February 20, 2011

By The Olive Branch

Format:Paperback

As a Whole Living reader, I was looking forward to purchasing this book. After looking over the reviews, however, I felt discouraged and decided not to buy it. How fortunate that I received it as a Valentine's Day gift, however! This is a great go to cookbook and an excellent value for the price. Since we got it, we've made 10 or so recipes and each one has been great. Yes, the recipes are simple, but delicious and satisfying. I really like how most recipes have only a few ingredients, many of which I already have, so it's a great resource for planning meals ahead of time.