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The Superfood Alchemy Cookbook

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The Superfood Alchemy Cookbook is an extraordinarily beautifully photographed cookbook organized by the health effects that various superfoods have on the body, for example “Reducing Blockages…” a chapter focused on Berries, Bell Peppers, Ginger, etc. and “Focusing and Calming..” Blueberries, Coffee, Chocolate, etc. The recipes included are simple to follow and include easily sourced ingredients. The book also includes sections on essential oils, kitchen equipment, and meditation. A good cookbook for people who want address health issues with diet or simply include more superfoods in their diet.

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Very different cook book!
You will learn a lot here: how to eat healthy, what to use and not use, tips that you would say "wow"to and much more.
The smoothies are wonderful! The other recipes focus on vegan health. I learned that infusing soups with tea is very beneficial!
In this book you will also be given a recipe how to do a face mask and create a candle!
I really foind thos book not only very informative but also different!
4.5 out of 5 for me here!

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I loved having a cookbook that was completely vegetarian! It was also very interesting to incorporate health in other aspects of your life, not just diet. There were some very unique recipes and ingredients that I am looking forward to trying.

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I truly loved this book. This is not your run of the mill cookbook but a book of magic. It centers around caring for the body mind and soul using the timeless practice of alchemy (how awesome does that sound!). The author does a beautiful job of explaining just what alchemy cooking is but also how it works and the positive effects it has on ones body, bettering your body mind and soul. The book is thoughtfully divided and organized into 7 chapters, working its way through your Chakras (energy engines) the recipes start on the light end with drinks (teas and smoothies, advances to light meals and entrees. Each chapter ends with how to make essential oil, and masks, meditation and even a list of crystals that should be kept nearby while you energize or work on that chakra. Every recipe is plant based (YAY!) which is amazing. Fear not though if that sort of thing isn't your bag, the author does take the time in the beginning to address other diets and easy and thoughtful ways to incorporate them into her recipes.

Every recipe uses superfoods which are packed full of all the good stuff and are prepared in a way that makes those benefits readily available to your body so they can get the maximum goodness. The ingredients used in everything are readily available. The most abstract are those for the face masks, essential oils and teas and even those you can find with no problem.

I made 3 recipes from this book and 1000% am going to cook my way through this one. There is not one recipe that I was not excited about. The spiralized beets with carmalized onions and feta was divine and will be a staple in my diet for sure! These are complete meals that make you feel great after eating and reward your body for all that it does for you.

A huge thank you to the publishers and netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

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The Superfood Alchemy Cookbook shares a powerful approach to wellness. Chef and health coach Jennifer Iserloh shows how cooking like an alchemist provides a way to integrate healing practices into your everyday routine. Create dishes to: Boost immunityReduce inflammationRestore and maintain gut healthEncourage mental focus and mood balance support gentle detox these recipes bring together nature's strongest ingredients - superfoods, adaptogens, essential oils, and healing herbs and spices - in delicious combinations that increase their healing properties. (For example, most of us know that cooking tomatoes boosts the fruits' heart-healing lycopene, but did you know that pairing turmeric with black pepper helps the body get the most from its anti-inflammatory compounds?) Each chapter also shares simple home remedies, natural body treatments, and powerful rituals for wellness in body and soul.

I was able to download to my computer thanks to the help page. I will be buying the ebook. I totally do recommend this book. This is a book that is a true wealth of info, not just a cookbook. It is also a health book. Amazing help and loaded with good information. Thank you Netgalley for the arc.

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