Abundant evidence indicates that we are designed for an omnivorous, produce-dominated diet. Based on the documented food ways of pre-agricultural people free of modern degenerative diseases, The Garden of Eating features fascinating food facts, a practical plan, and delicious recipes. Inside you will learn how to eat well and reap the many benefits of super nutrition, including: Body fat reduction and long-term weight control; A clear complexion and more youthful skin; Improved immunity to diet-linked diseases; Good digestion and elimination; Reduced food cravings; Lifelong vitality; Healthier, smarter children. Enter The Garden of Eating. Learn the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and wild or grass-fed animal products. Entice family and friends with delicious meals and snacks. Easily consume 3 to 5 USDA servings of produce per meal! Stock, organize, and outfit your kitchen for success. Turn your refrigerator into a healthy salad bar and gourmet eatery. Expand your repertoire with 250 family-friendly recipes. Use 4 weeks of sample menus, prep lists, chef secrets, and 40 special occasion menus to get you going.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By K. Pickering
Format:Paperback
A piece of advice for those who want to buy this book: you can order it from the website [...] and pay $34.95 + $10 s&h. The prices on Amazon and Half.com are outrageous!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By LaLa
Format:Paperback
This book was not advertised as a Gluten free book, but naturally is free of gluten and dairy. It was also free of other high allergens for the most part, such as all the gluten containing grains, most corn, and more.
It was easy for us to jump into this diet that is based on pasture raised meat, vegetables, and fruits, nuts etc. A produce based way of eating that feels healthy and tastes good! Thank you for this blessing! I really enjoy the sections teaching me to make condiments at home as well as the base meals. My 4 year old daughter with Celiacs does very well on this diet. I highly recommend this book to anyone raising children with many food sensitivities as well as to anyone who just wants to be healthier in general!
It was easy for us to jump into this diet that is based on pasture raised meat, vegetables, and fruits, nuts etc. A produce based way of eating that feels healthy and tastes good! Thank you for this blessing! I really enjoy the sections teaching me to make condiments at home as well as the base meals. My 4 year old daughter with Celiacs does very well on this diet. I highly recommend this book to anyone raising children with many food sensitivities as well as to anyone who just wants to be healthier in general!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Rachel Matesz has truly saved my life. I discovered I was allergic to wheat and dairy, yet struggled with sticking to a diet with neither. This HUGE book will give you a ton of recipes, each with variations, using fruits, veggies, meat, eggs, poultry, fish, nuts & nut butters, coconut milk and other paleo condiments. Many, many recipes for meats & veggies, plus time-saving protein spreads and creams for fruit for when you don't feel like eating meat for meal. I LOVE her mocha frosty recipe, protein-nut spreads on fruit, and her soups. I've easily tried over 30 recipes and each was awesome. You'll never miss wheat/grains/dairy ever again!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By S. Pojedinec
Format:Paperback
As the mother of a child with food allergies and a health food fanatic, I cannot find one thing "wrong" with this book. Which is crazy because I can usually find something absent or misinforming in all cookbooks.
The recipes are stellar and easy. My family loves everything I have made from this book.
I reccomend it to ALL parents going gluten/dairy/soy/corn free. You must have this book. Not just for the recipes but for the priceless information about your food as well.
The recipes are stellar and easy. My family loves everything I have made from this book.
I reccomend it to ALL parents going gluten/dairy/soy/corn free. You must have this book. Not just for the recipes but for the priceless information about your food as well.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't thank Rachel and Don Matesz enough for putting all of their incredible knowledge and expertise into this fantastic book. It is much more than a cookbook, it is a way of living. Their thorough introductory chapters explain the diet that we as human beings were designed to eat. Then they move on to how to set up a natural foods kitchen, giving an extensive list of recommendations on foods and kitchen tools. Just these two sections of the book would make it worth the price. But then there are the tons of EXCELLENT, EASY (no ridiculously long prep work), and TASTY recipes, which are all grain-free and dairy-free. When I follow this diet I feel just FANTASTIC! No more stomach bloating. No more allergies. My skin looks great.
Another thing that I love about this book is the down-to-earth tone that is used throughout. Don and Rachel are REAL people and admit their past mistakes (they talk about their problems with their past macrobiotic and vegetarian diet). And their enthusiasm for eating well shines throughout.
My only criticism? I want another book ASAP! I would absolutely love it if they wrote another book dedicated to feeding babies and children. I hope it is a project they'll consider one day.
If you only buy one book today make it the Garden of Eating. You won't be sorry.
Another thing that I love about this book is the down-to-earth tone that is used throughout. Don and Rachel are REAL people and admit their past mistakes (they talk about their problems with their past macrobiotic and vegetarian diet). And their enthusiasm for eating well shines throughout.
My only criticism? I want another book ASAP! I would absolutely love it if they wrote another book dedicated to feeding babies and children. I hope it is a project they'll consider one day.
If you only buy one book today make it the Garden of Eating. You won't be sorry.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Veritas
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I use this book a lot for the yummy recipes (the meatloaf and sesame-buttered seafood are easy to make and so delicious). I found the section on "Tools of the Trade" very helpful to get the essentials tools that really enhance my cooking experience (like the inexpensive Japanese caddie knife that makes slicing and chopping such an easy task). I also use the book for resources on where to buy herbs, spices, etc. The menu planning and sound nutrition information are invaluable. This book has helped me get organized in the kitchen so that I can cook with more pleasure and enjoy the recipes that are offered by the author. It's a great book to give to a beginner, or any level cook, really! It's a labor of love and it shows. I highly recommend it!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A. O'Dell
Format:Paperback
This is more than a cookbook, it a a guide to everything about food that you should know. Rachel and Don have done a terrific job in preparing a comprehensive handbook. The recipes are great. My favorite part is the fact that they give you variations on each recipe, plus they are easy to modify for yourself.
Also, the information on how we should be eating has been researched and presented well. If nothing else, rereading those sections will keep you to this "diet". They prove that it isn't really a diet, but a lifestyle choice. They also provide many tips on where to get hard to find products, or products at a lower price. The kitchen tips have saved me time and money. I am an experienced cook, and found several common sense things in the book that I never even thought of. The down to earth style is very informative.
This is the book for anyone looking for a healthier way to live. The results I have seen, both in myself and others, have been tremendous. I recommend it to anyone!
Also, the information on how we should be eating has been researched and presented well. If nothing else, rereading those sections will keep you to this "diet". They prove that it isn't really a diet, but a lifestyle choice. They also provide many tips on where to get hard to find products, or products at a lower price. The kitchen tips have saved me time and money. I am an experienced cook, and found several common sense things in the book that I never even thought of. The down to earth style is very informative.
This is the book for anyone looking for a healthier way to live. The results I have seen, both in myself and others, have been tremendous. I recommend it to anyone!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't even like to cook very much and I simply love this book. It has all the wisdom of nourishing traditions, but this book feel more accessable, more do-able. I am allergic to wheat and dairy and try to avoid all grain, so this is my ultimate recipe guide. I am thrilled....no grains, sugar or wheat, and still delicious! Excellent, excellent book....worth every penny...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deeply Researched, comprehensive...
Deeply researched book presenting all you need to know about healthy eating the paleo way. Includes nearly two hundred pages on nutrition, meal planning, kitchen organization, and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alison Golden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book and Love it! Has Raw and cooked recipies in it!!!!
Great Book and Love it! Has Raw and cooked recipies in it!!!! It is really good info in it and a text book requirement for our classes! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Marika
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Go-To Kitchen Resource!
I love this book. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is much more than a cookbook. There are books with excellent, well researched and carefully considered nutrition... Read more
Published on May 12, 2011 by K. Behymer
2.0 out of 5 stars
I was hoping for more produce and less pontificating.
I am a person who reads about health stuff as a hobby, so I have already browsed many of the health/dietary theories that are presented in this book. Read more
Published on November 28, 2010 by Cranberry42
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational with recipes for Delicious and Nutritious Meals!
Chef Rachel and her book, The Garden of Eating: A Produce-dominated Diet and Cookbook, has changed the way I cook and eat forever. Read more
Published on October 19, 2010 by Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much more than a cookbook...
I bought Chef Rachel's Garden of Eating cookbook about a year ago and probably refer to it at least twice a week. Read more
Published on October 24, 2009 by Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exc. Cookbook!
I purchased her book at a La Leche League conference and LOVE it!!! The recipes are so healthy and sound amazing... Read more
Published on September 11, 2006 by avidreader123
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