Adaptogens

by Melissa Petitto, R.D.

Published 18 August 2020
Harness the ancient healing power of adaptogens: herbs, roots, and other medicinal plants that help the body function better than its natural capacity. Learn all you need to know about over 70 of the most common healing herbs and how to make delicious, nutrient-dense recipes to have you functioning at a higher frequency.

The modern world is loud, messy, and oh so stressful. Whether the stressor is environmental (originating in your body) or psychological (triggering your fight-or-flight response and causing the release of cortisol), adaptogens are packed with amino acids and/or vitamins that help manage the harmful effects stress has on the body. While relatively new to the western world, adaptogens are at the root of many things in western medicine. Did you know that aspirin comes from willow bark?

Adaptogens is divided into three sections. The first is an easy-to-understand breakdown of the history and science behind these wonderful herbal remedies. The second, and the bulk of the book, is the adaptogen comprehensive directory so that you can figure out which products and powders will best work with the stresses of your life. The last is a slew of delicious and nutritious recipes.

Nature has gifted us with many plants across the globe that are talented at growing in stressful environments. They pass on this talent once consumed. Some of the common effects are:
  • Calming
  • Mediating cravings
  • Well-being and happiness
  • Homeostasis through self-regulation
  • Stamina
  • Weight loss
  • Anti-inflammation
  • Immunity boosting
  • Skin issues
  • Sharpening the mind out of brain fog
These plants are not a quick fix for a stressful situation. Rather, they are a way to help the body better deal with the higher amounts of stress we seem to be seeing a lot of right now. Learn about what plants can do for you as you harness nature's power. Learn how to find the appropriate adaptogenic doses to keep yourself in perfect harmony.

Discover today’s top trending health and wellness topics with the Everyday Wellbeing series from Chartwell Books. From smart eating habits to personal growth advice, these engaging lifestyle guides give you the expert tips and life hacks you need to help you make good choices while practicing mindfulness and self-love. Whether you want to explore cooking with new ingredients like adaptogens and CBD, or make it a priority to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, these brightly colored take-along handbooks have the tools you need to succeed.

Other titles in the series include: The Celery Juice Cookbook, The CBD Handbook, The Complete Guide to Self-Care, The Instant Pot and Air Fryer Cookbook, and The Plant-Based Cookbook.
 

Full of delicious ways to cook vegetables that you might otherwise have overlooked, The Plant-Based Cookbook is a culinary road map to a healthier you and a healthier planet.

Separated into seasonal recipes, this book gives you all the tools you need to eat healthy all year round.The Plant-Based Cookbook is a guide to delicious recipes for the growing movement of people that are consuming less and less meat in favor of consuming food that comes straight from the earth. Each season has a section of savory recipes and a section of sweet recipes, all explained with easy-to-understand instructions. Food Facts are included throughout to explain all of the wonderful vitamins and nutrients in the fruits, vegetables, and seeds used to make these plant-based recipes. Every recipe is classified with a slew of dietary parameters for those who are looking to be gluten free, raw, sugar free, unprocessed, soy free, or grain free in addition to being vegan

Some recipes included are:
 
  • Italian Stuffed Artichokes
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts
  • Jackfruit Jerk Carnitas with Pineapple-Mango Salsa
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Watermelon Bites with Sea Salt
  • Lentil and Mushroom Loaf with Glaze
  • Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
  • Cashew Cheesecake with Date Walnut Crust
  • Crispy Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese (because even vegans need comfort food)

By removing meat and most processed foods, a plant-based diet focuses on whole foods that are packed with nutrients and low in trans fats. This type of diet is ideal for body-builders or endurance athletes who need the carbohydrates in vegetables for energy more than the protein and trans fat of meat that builds muscle but can also slow them down. Plant based diets treat food like preventative medicine. By eating plant based meals consistently, studies have shown that people employing a plant based diet showed increases in energy, stronger memory as they aged, lower levels of obesity, lower rates of systemic inflammation in healthy participants, and lower rates of type-2 diabetes patients. Additionally, rates of heart disease were 22% lower in vegetarians. When you focus on only putting good food into your body, the clean-food detox is an excellent way to lose weight healthily and keep it off in a sustainable way.

Join the growing movement of healthy, plant-based living and see for yourself what all the fuss is about. Treat your body with the kindness it craves and adopt a plant-based diet!

Discover today’s top trending health and wellness topics with the Everyday Wellbeing series from Chartwell Books. From smart eating habits to personal growth advice, these engaging lifestyle guides give you the expert tips and life hacks you need to help you make good choices while practicing mindfulness and self-love. Whether you want to explore cooking with new ingredients like adaptogens and CBD, or make it a priority to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, these brightly colored take-along handbooks have the tools you need to succeed.

Other titles in the series include: The Celery Juice Cookbook, Adaptogens, The CBD Handbook, The Complete Guide to Self-Care,andThe Instant Pot and Air Fryer Cookbook.

The Celery Juice Book

by Melissa Petitto, R.D.

Published 24 December 2019
With The Celery Juice Book, get the benefits of this nutritious food deliciously in 78 celery-based juices, smoothies, cocktails, snacks, soups, and salads. 

While hype for celery juice abounds, the visible health benefits speak for themselves. Hydrating and full of valuable vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, fiber, and a variety of other nutrients your body craves, celery should be a staple in everyone’s diet. Juicing, blending, and using celery juice and celery stocks in your day to day life can lead to weight loss, balanced blood sugar levels, reduced inflammation, and additional energy, and help strengthen your body against a variety of chronic illnesses. 

Drinking 16 ounces of celery juice first thing in the morning is the recommended way of consuming celery for maximum benefits, but who wants to only drink plain celery juice every day? The Celery Juice Book provides a variety of yummy ways to ease yourself into this healthy habit. Your crash course in celery includes:
  • Best practices for maximum benefits
  • How to make celery juice from a blender
  • Green juice and smoothie recipes featuring celery juice
  • Celery snacks, broths, soups, and mains
Harness all the benefits in this hardworking plant and discover the boost for yourself.

Discover today’s top trending health and wellness topics with the Everyday Wellbeing series from Chartwell Books. From smart eating habits to personal growth advice, these engaging lifestyle guides give you the expert tips and life hacks you need to help you make good choices while practicing mindfulness and self-love. Whether you want to explore cooking with new ingredients like adaptogens and CBD, or make it a priority to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, these brightly colored take-along handbooks have the tools you need to succeed.

Other titles in the series include: Adaptogens, The CBD Handbook, The Complete Guide to Self-Care, The Instant Pot and Air Fryer Cookbook, and The Plant-Based Cookbook.