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The New York Times bestselling author of the Beauty Detox series, nutritionist, and personal development expert Kimberly Snyder offers us a powerful new guide to help us feel good, eat well, dispel insecurities, and increase our love of life.

Feeling good is not about having a picture-perfect life with a flawless body, job, and family. We can have those things and still feel deeply unhappy. Joy and true confidence come by finding a level of inner peace in our messy, perfectly imperfect lives.

In this beautiful, inspirational, and highly anticipated new book, Kimberly Snyder shares not only her amazing new food recipes but also practical tips for living a happy and fulfilling life. As Snyder teaches, the key is to live beyond labels, heal body shame, and move past self-judgment. By embracing life's ups and downs and learning to tune into our intuition, we can ultimately claim our right to feel good, just as we are.

With dozens of life lessons and more than 100 plant-based recipes for smoothies, soups, snacks, and entrées, Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life invites us to find inner peace and acceptance, and teaches us how a healthier mind and body can give us strength to thrive in all parts of our lives.

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"Kimberly's program has had such an important impact not only on my health but my life in general. Radical Beauty is a must read that is the next step in your evolution to live a beautiful life. She's brilliant." —Drew Barrymore

“With Kimberly Snyder’s guidance, I have changed my nutritional health forever. As a result, I have more energy, better skin and better overall health.” —Reese Witherspoon

“Kimberly’s program is a game changer!” —Channing Tatum

“I love Kimberly’s food and recipes. I feel my best when I am following her program as it energizes me so much.” –Fergie

“I have learned so much about nutrition from Kimberly. Her philosophies and food have really had a tremendous impact in all aspects of my life.” –Ben Stiller

“Kimberly’s outlook on nutrition stresses lifestyle changes, not fad diets, which was a big awakening for me. I have never felt better since I’ve been on her program!” –Hillary Duff

“I love Kimberly’s holistic approach to health and beauty from the inside out.” –Kerry Washington

About the Author

Kimberly Snyder is the founder of Sollunaand the #FeelGoodMovement, and the multi-time New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox book series and Radical Beauty, co-writtenwith Deepak Chopra. She is also a nutritionist, renowned speaker,meditation teacher, certified yoga instructor and holistic wellnessexpert.

An in-demand worldwide speaker, Kimberly also hosts thetop-rated Feel Good with Kimberly Snyder podcast which airs on thePodcastOne network. The Solluna by Kimberly Snyder organic juice andsmoothie bar is located at the iconic Four Seasons hotel in BeverlyHills, Los Angeles.

A certified nutritionist, Kimberly has worked with the entertainment industries' top celebrities, including DrewBarrymore, Kerry Washington, Reese Witherspoon and Channing Tatum, among many others. A highly sought-after lifestyle and wellness expert,Kimberly has been featured in media outlets including Ellen, The TodayShow, The Dr. Oz Show, The New York Times, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The WallStreet Journal, Elle, and InStyle. She is a member of the WellnessCouncil for Well + Good and was named one of the top "results-orientednutritionists" by Vogue.

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Introduction

Laying out the life detox plan

There’s a two-thousand-year-old adage that says, “It’s not what goes into a mouth that damages a person; it’s what comes out of the mouth that damages a person.” While I, and just about every scientist in the world, would disagree with this statement—there are plenty of carcinogens and terrible foods that do damage to our bodies—there is an element of truth to these words. No matter what we put into our bodies—organic vegetables, superfoods, the purest water—it’s the thoughts we think, the words we use, and the actions we take that help define who we are and that ultimately shape our lives.

Personally, I know a lot of people who eat the best foods and have what many would call a perfect body (especially in carefully posed Instagram photos), but they aren’t the nicest people. They can often be petty, mean-spirited, and downright miserable. I’ve also met a lot of people over the years who basically live on processed food, use toxic products, and can barely move without getting out of breath, yet they are the sweetest people with the biggest hearts. As a nutritionist, I would never want anyone to sustain themselves on junk food, but whom would you want to hang out with? I think you know what my answer would be.

I am not passing judgment, and, of course, most people aren’t so polarizing. I just want to illustrate that we all have parts of us that need mending. None of us have it all. And if you pay attention to advertisement messages, clearly you’ll see that marketing people know this as well. Ads may show someone who has a so-called ideal shape, a beautiful family, and flawless skin, but there is always an implied “you are missing (this one thing) . . . ,” too, so companies can sell it to you and ultimately turn a profit.

I’m here to tell you that you’re not missing anything. You don’t even need this book, but I hope you’ll read on because what I have to say is important.

Here in the West we are conditioned from an early age to think that we’re imperfect on the deepest level. Sometimes that comes from advertisers, as mentioned above, sometimes from faith traditions, sometimes from the rules of society, sometimes from our own family and friends (who are also conditioned to believe they are incomplete and missing things).

But, the truth is you are perfect regardless of all the imperfections you might have. Why? Because you are alive and you are here in this very moment. The fact that you have life means you have dignity and you are part of this community we call humanity. You have the capacity to give and receive love, which is the most powerful, limitless, perfect force. The love that is inherently within you is your perfection.

It’s not necessarily what we eat or how big or small our butts are, but what we think about ourselves and the world around us that often makes us feel connected, whole, validated, and strong. But these are just thoughts and perceptions. And guess what? Often thoughts and perceptions change in the blink of an eye. Have you ever been superhungry and moody and felt crappy about life, only to eat a fresh lunch and feel elated about something you were depressed about just an hour ago? Eating healthily and taking care of ourselves, like getting enough sleep, surely help to make us feel better in many ways. But that is not all there is to wellness.

We’ve learned over the past one hundred years that how and what we think influences all parts of who we are. Not only that, but simply changing the way we look at ourselves and the world around us can lead to powerful emotional, physical, and psychological transformations.

Hence, Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life is a guide to inner and outer transformation, which may not be instantaneous, yet it can happen relatively quickly, as we’ll see in the pages ahead. This is a book that contains useful news on nutrition, life lessons, and recipes to help you embrace your perceived imperfections—whether they include being ten pounds over your desired weight, having a too-large nose or rough skin, being easily annoyed or not assertive enough, not being in the “right” place in your career or family life, or simply not feeling good enough. Ultimately, I want you to experience the perfection already present in you and in your life. This book will teach you how to stay anchored to a permanent inner source of power, allowing you to clear “life blocks” so you can experience your most beautiful life.

Part I includes a number of Life Detox Recipes, which are practical tips about life and food drawn from my own personal stories and those of people I have worked with over the years (with names changed for privacy, of course). These are offered to detox your life on a deeper level, helping you break through emotional and mental blocks that have an effect not only on your physical health and beauty but also on your ability to be truly happy. I share some of my most vulnerable parts with you on my bumpy path to self-acceptance, including through the stories of my son’s not-as-planned birth story, showing emotion in public, and rehabbing the perfectionist addict in me. This is all in an effort to show you that life can sometimes be a mess (that is, I can be a mess!). And that’s okay, because it’s in that mess that we discover who we are.

Part II includes more than one hundred delicious recipes that are nutrient-dense, energizing, cleansing, and nourishing on many levels. All these recipes are plant-based, gluten-free, and properly food combined, a concept based in making digestion easier in order to free up more energy (see page 84 for more info). No matter your current diet, working these recipes into your life is an easy, surefire way to raise your vitality, health, and happiness. Last, if you want to learn more about the studies, articles, and books I mention in Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life, go to mysollunadotcom for details.

I’m so excited to be on this journey with you. Detoxing self-doubt and confusion clears the way for you to enjoy your amazing, delicious, perfectly imperfect life more than you ever realized possible.

Kimberly

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony; 1st edition (February 19, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 19, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Kimberly Snyder is a 3-time New York Times best-selling author, holistic wellness expert and nutritionist, international speaker and meditation teacher. She has authored six previous adult books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra, and You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life. She is also the founder of Solluna, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, meditations and courses, the HeartAlign System and Meditation.

Kimberly is the host of the top-rated Feel Good Podcast, which covers all aspects of holistic wellness. Kimberly has worked with dozens of top celebrities to feel their best, including Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Channing Tatum, and is regularly featured on numerous national media outlets, including Good Morning America, the Today show, the New York Times, Vogue, and the Wall Street Journal. Kimberly resides in Los Angeles and Hawaii with her husband and children.

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Sarah O'Neill

Best Kimberly Snyder book so far

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019

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I have been following Kimberly since her first book. I love everything she stands for. Her products are the real deal - and this is coming from somebody who has INCREDIBLY high standards (as told to me by family and friends). Kimberly is one of the few resources where I trust what she says, and I feel so good taking her products, trying out her recipes, since I know she puts an incredible amount of thought, research, and heart into her overall message. Regarding this book - I found this to be my most favorite of hers. Since first starting her Beauty Detox books - I was so curious about her as a person, how she went from who she was initially to who she is now. And obviously she never had to share anything but I really appreciated her personal stories - about herself and her own clients to let us know that it's okay to slip up and not be totally perfect. That in order to grow, you need to start somewhere, and that breaking down in one aspect of your life, provides the seed to grow into something truly great. I think the wellness community has fostered a bit of perfectionism in its overall message so this book felt a bit more special to me specifically because of that. This book is more relaxed than her others and I really loved the heartfelt message. I have been making recipes from this book for the past few weeks and I LOVE them. She lives what she preaches and from following her for years over social media, she truly is a very authentic person - inside and out. I love the recipes, I love the message, and most of all - I love and equally respect Kimberly and her team. Amazing work and thanks for sharing your personal stories!!!!

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Kappa Curran

A concise nutrition book for your body and your soul

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019

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Through an efficiently-written, emotionally-rich narrative and simple, healthy, delicious recipes, Kimberly Snyder has created a book that serves as a guide to nourish your body and heal your soul.
The first portion shares personal stories that come from a vulnerable place that I really connected to. Through telling her story so openly, she tears down the facade that many other health writers put up, which makes her that much more relatable.
The second portion is full of recipes designed to correspond with supporting your mental health. All recipes are plant-based, in keeping with her philosophy that serves as a through line for all her books, all of which I'd recommend. I've made a few of the recipes already and they are delicious and relatively easy to make, especially for someone like me who isn't gifted in the kitchen.
Overall, I'd highly recommend this book to someone who wants to dip their toe into plant-based nutrition and/or someone who would like a refreshing take on what a health and wellness book is.

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Jaime

A New Kimberly Favorite 💛

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019

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I love this book! I have been a fan of Kimberly’s books since I discovered them many years ago and found her recipes and advice made my gut feel better (I was so miserable before - bloating, constipation, uh!). This latest release is completely new, and I love it. She really put herself into this book, honestly and openly, and it’s to the advantage of the reader. I am always trying to work on myself, but I still found the beginning section helped me open new doors of compassion when dealing with my life and my struggles. I was surprised how much. The recipes feel completely new compared to the other books, and I already have favorites (bok choy! protein bowl! happy bunny smoothie!). Thank you Kimberly - this is probably my favorite. It helps heal your body as always with Kim, but it heals your heart, too.

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Sofia Proctor

Great message with great vegan gluten free recipes!

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019

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I love Kimberly’s new book I just received it yesterday and have a snow day off so have time to read this and work on the new recipes. I love all of Kimberly’s books especially beauty detox power but this one I think will be my new favorite. The book has beautiful graphic design and photos, the message of the book is amazing not only the recipes . I’m just getting past a bad time in life when my wedding this fall was cancelled and have to try to love myself and cook for just myself again and start to love this new chapter of life that was unexpected and the message in the book and healing recipes are exactly what I needed. Thank you kimberly again the diet and lifestyle has made such a difference for me in all her books!

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Receipt for your perfectly imperfect life

Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2022

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Beautiful pictures and an easy read. Fantastic receipt.

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Enjoyable book with nice plant based recipes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2020

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I like this book, I was a little surprised when it arrived as it seems a bit flimsy, still, I like Kimberly Snyder and think she means well. I trust what she has to say.

N.R.

Healthy lifestyle

Reviewed in Spain on March 6, 2020

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I really enjoy this book, great recipes, lovely insight to the life of Kimberly Snyder.
She explains so well the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Totally recomendable

Vegane Mami

Perfect like always with Kimberly Snyder - A true game changer

Reviewed in Germany on March 3, 2019

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I have read all the books from Kimberly Snyder. I love the ways she writes and illustrates her books. Even that I didn't adapt fully to her program (I live plant-based but not always whole food like) it changed so much for me. I lost a lot of weight and friends say I became more attractive. Even that I got a child 6 months ago I already weigh less than before I started my plant-based and whole food orientated life 4 years ago. And I didn't do any sports and cracked the magical 60 kg which I never was able to go under my whole youth. Now I am 30, have the perfect body I always wanted and feel good like never before (inside and outside). Thanks, Kimberly! What I love especially about this book is that it also contains recipes for kids. Can't wait to raise him this way <3

tarneet

CHANGE YOUR LIFE ! GET THIS BOOK NOW

Reviewed in India on March 21, 2019

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This book is another Master class from the best in nutrition domain.
I have been reading her books since 2013. The books take you to a journey of creating a vibrant positive balance in your life. Clearing the mental blocks . Clearing the myths and help you get more than easy 100 plant based recipes.

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