I appreciate her approach of looking to add instead of taking away. Her focus is to eat as you usually do, just add more plants to what you are already eating. Essentially if it doesn't breathe and bleed, she considers it a plant and something valuable to add more of into your current eating routine.

This is more of a guide to plant based eating with a focus on fiber and a few recipes thrown in at the end. All basic information if you're just starting out it may interesting.

This was ok if you are just starting out going Plant Based. It gives a lot of information and has some recipes that are ok.
There are better books for starting out, out there.

A book about adjusting your eating habits. Megan Rossi doesn’t tell you that you have to give up meat, she recommends that you add more veggies into your day. Whether that’s just adding an extra vegetable at a meal time or actually skipping meat for a meal. She encourages diversity in your diet, varying from the grains you eat to the types of vegetable to eat. The book includes a quiz about your gut microbiome to help you figure out which vegetables are better for you and which might not work with your microbiome. I liked that she says to introduce changes slowly and that will help your gut microbiome to adjust easier as you add new things to your diet. The second part of the book is recipes to make it easier to add these extras with some flavor. There are recipes for breakfast and quick weeknight dinners. Sweet treats and desserts and drinks. A decent guide if you are looking for a way to add vegetables and grains to your diet that you might not have considered.

The book gives many tips and detailed recommendations on how to incorporate more vegetables in your diet along with recipes and creative suggestions for substitutions. It is also visually appealing and not overwhelming in size. The author's credentials as well as her writing style inspire trust in the reader. The book is an excellent read for people interested in nutrition advice, healthy eating and for those who are not sure how to increase the amount of vegetables on their plates.

The author clearly knows what she is talking about. However, this just wasn’t the book for me. I want to add more veggies and plant based recipes into my family’s diet but most of these recipes just won’t work for us.

Lots of information and recipes if you are wanting to go plant based.

This is the kind of plant-based cookbook I am always on the look out for! Offering recipes with minimal/no processed foods and really making plants the star of the show is the most useful tool, in my opinion. Anyone can substitute in fake meats and cheese and call it vegan, but the beauty here is that plants are affordable and accessible. This book is laid out so well, offering recipes, plans, snacks, swaps and more. I will definitely be encouraging my library to order a copy and would like to own one myself!

1.5 stars.

Though it started off great, I found this book very disappointing in so many ways.

WHAT I REALLY LOVED ABOUT THIS BOOK:
* It's a lovely looking book, with vibrant photos and a fantastic layout.
* DIVERSITY: eating as many different whole food items per week as possible.
* Aiming for a flexatarian, plant-based diet but not needing to completely remove animal products if you don't want to (not all of our bodies do well on an exclusively plant-based diet, but we can get away with eating animal products rarely).
* Calling out the inconclusiveness of calorie counting.

WHAT I FOUND OFF-PUTTING ABOUT THIS BOOK:
* Bases pronouncements on "1 scientific study" (nope!! We need a LOT more than one small study to show that anything is valid. Have others been able to reproduce the same results? What was the study sample size? How long did the study go on for? WHO was the study based on: all genders? many diverse people from across geological regions and races? People of all ages and sizes?).
* I REALLY don't understand how this author justifies making a whole mealplan for those with sensitive digestion (so-called FODMAP-lite), but continues to include all of the biggest allergens in the vast majority of her recipes (dairy, soy, sesame, etc). These aren't "food intolerances" - these are things that literally do all kinds of harm to people in reaction to them eating them.
* So much sugar in things (ie. "Muffin in a Mug" contains banana, dates AND chocolate!).
* BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, can white authors please just STOP culturally appropriating whatever food they want from around the world, but completely altering the recipes to "make it their own" and/or make it follow some prescribed way of eating? If you want to learn how to make Thai food, PLEASE learn from a Thai chef or from a book authored by a Thai person!! Rich, white people don't need to make any more money off the labour and cultures of different peoples - especially when what is being done is a complete white-washing of these recipes to meet certain palettes and/or eating dogmas. It's racist and unjust and needs to stop. The fact that his book contains recipes stolen from (aka "inspired by") Greek Spanakopita, pseudo-tacos, a noodle box replacement, "Thai-inspired" fish cakes, "Indian-, Indonesian-, Italian-, Korean- and Thai-inspired" stir fries, "Mediterranean Hug" and "Easy Noodle" Soup, .... Frankly, it's appalling 🤦‍♀️ Let's champion and PAY authors from all walks of life to teach about their own cultural meals. And let's STOP allowing white people to just teach about whatever they want to, especially when it absolutely comes at the marginalization, under-representation and under-payment of those that are actual experts.

Actually getting through this list, I am considering changing my rating to 1 star (from 1.5 stars).

Although I already eat a wide diversity of plant-based, whole foods, I jumped at the chance to read this book so that I could get access to new recipes. The vast majority of the recipes in this book are inaccessible to me based on true allergies (dairy, soy, tofu, sesame/tahini), and the others are such white-washed versions of ethic dishes that I have zero interest in recreating them. It turns out that this book is both inaccessible and unjust, and 100% not for me.

So much gratitude to the publisher, The Experiment, and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for my (likely way too) honest review.

Lots of great tips and ideas for incorporating vegetables into one's diet. I'm definitely glad I got to peruse this and it's definitely going to get a lot of circulation at my library. Cookbooks are always popular with my library patrons and lately more people are asking for ways to eat fresh vegetables so this will be a welcome addition.

If you've been thinking about how to add more plant-based foods to your diet, or even if you have been eating a plant-based diet and you're looking for more ideas or you're looking for ways to improve your diet and aren't sure where to start, you will want to pick up and read "How to Eat More Plants". Megan Rossi presents plant-based foods you've wondered about and more that you may not be aware of.

For those who need a bit of encouragement to move to more plant-based foods, the 28-day plant point challenge provides the push needed to try and adopt more plant-based foods in your diet.

Highly recommended: five stars.

In How to Eat More Plants, registered dietician Megan Rossi explains why and how you should eat a diverse, plant-based, whole foods diet (though not necessarily vegan or vegetarian). I have studied nutrition and am already incorporating most of her suggestions, but this would be great guidance for someone eating a more typical American diet, or even someone already eating healthy foods but just lacking in variety.

The author includes all kinds of helpful lists and charts, including simple diversity hacks, low-FODMAP ingredient swaps, and three menu plans for different lifestyles: Fueling Families, Busy People, and Sensitive Guts.

The second half of the book consists of more than 80 high-fiber, plant-powered recipes that offer flexibility for food intolerances, dietary preferences, time limitations, budgets constraints, and cooking skills. I tried a good sampling of the recipes and was happy with their flexibility, healthiness, and flavor. Some of the recipes looked very easy, and some were more challenging, but they did seem clearly written with helpful tips. All of the recipes feature a diversity of plant foods; most can be made vegetarian, and many could be made vegan. Some of the recipes include gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, or nightshades, but they are usually still workable with substitutions or omissions.

Each recipe includes number of servings and preparation time, as well as plant points (the author’s system for tracking plant diversity in your diet). Icons indicate features such as freezer-suitable recipes for batch-cooking, low-FODMAP recipes, “Fridge Raids” to use up any produce that’s about to spoil, and zero-waste recipes. Most of the recipes include attractive photographs on a separate page, but I was disappointed that the book doesn’t include nutritional data. Most recipes can be made with widely available ingredients. Some recipes require a food processor.

The chocolate Muffin in a Mug was quick, simple, and delicious. The Omelet Bowl was also quick and tasty, though I will probably season it a little more next time. I was deeply suspicious of the vegetables in the Eat-the-Rainbow Pancakes, but we tried several varieties and they were all good. The Thai-Inspired Fish Cakes and Crunchy Salad required quite a bit of effort, but was beautiful and a refreshing change of pace. Chicken ’n’ Veggie Meatballs were fun, moist, and delicious. I was delighted by the Stir-Fry Adventures, which provided a basic template modifiable for different cuisines (such as Indonesian or Korean) and offering different choices for each category of ingredients.

The No-Freeze Cream-less Ice Cream and the Snickers Smoothie Bowl were both simple and delicious treats, but perhaps our favorite of all the recipes we’ve tried so far is the Gut-Loving Carrot Cake with Vanilla Cream Frosting. It’s the best raw dessert I’ve ever tried, and in my opinion, that recipe alone is worth the price of this book.

If you’re looking for healthy new recipes to add more plants to your diet, this is a great choice.

I was provided an unproofed ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

I got a lot of useful information and inspiration out of this book! The tone is wonderfully positive and affirming--it's not about dieting, deprivation, strict adherence to any particular plan, or "clean" eating. Instead it's a gentle nudge to incorporate nutrition and a diversity of plants into your diet whenever possible, for your own wellness. It's about adding, enhancing, and mindfully connecting to how we nourish ourselves.

The second half of the book is dedicated to menu ideas and recipes. I'm never going to make 90% of these recipes. They're kind of complicated, very dependent on a food processor, and way too much effort for weekdays. That said, I will definitely be inspired by them for ideas. The weeknight stir-fry guide, with several different flavor profiles, is super useful. I will make that black bean/corn mix for taco filling. I will look to fruit-based desserts. I will watch for opportunities to choose a new plant food whenever possible. There is a lot to take away from reading this and it's very much worth a look!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

I LOVED this. I already ordered a physical copy. This is exactly what I have been looking for- not a diet, but a lifestyle change that will be healthier. I find myself saying, that's 5 more plant points today!!

That said, I have asked for our nonfiction buyers to add this. I hope it shows up in their catalogs. I read it on the Netgalley app, which was kind of frustrating, but doable. I can't wait to actually have a copy of this in my hands.
I loved the 30 day challenge. When I get the book, I plan to follow it!

Megan Rossi knows her material and carefully lays out an approach that is adaptable and manageable for all types of diets. I loved the organization of this book and the very clear and actionable ideas that she lays out. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet but am eager to explore those as well. I think this is an excellent book for anyone to read - especially those who don't currently have a plant rich diet.
Highly recommend!

With grocery prices rising fast, who doesn’t want to save money and live healthier by eating more plants. But if you are unfamiliar with vegan or vegetarian cooking, your plant recipe repertoire may seem like a menu of side dishes. This book addresses that problem by explaining How to Eat More Plants.

The book includes an extensive, well-researched (but easily understood) guide to why eating more plants is beneficial. In brief, a healthier gut, fatter wallet, lowered disease risk, and more advantages await. The book includes over eighty recipes and three twenty-eight-day plans to change your carnivorous habits. What makes How to Eat More Plants different is it doesn’t push an all-or-nothing vegan or vegetarian menu. Eating even a few more plants is healthier and cheaper than your current meat heavy diet. Oh, and about that diet word, the book's plan is not marketed as a weight loss diet. Could you lose weight on it? Certainly, but no food restrictions or calorie counting is required—the only requirement is that thirty servings of a diverse range of plants are eaten each week.

My only concern is that the recipes seem to be for better cooks than me, on at least an intermediate chef level. Most include a multitude of ingredients too, which may mean stocking your pantry will be expensive in the beginning. But these are minor gripes. How to Eat More Plants should result in eating more plants without feeling guilty for your Saturday night steak dinner. Yay for that! 4 stars.

Thanks to The Experiment and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)

Interesting read! I like that it's focused on diversity of foods and not calorie counting.

Where has this book been my whole life! I have always been a flexitarian my whole life. I often find myself falling into cooking ruts where I just recycle the same 3-4 recipes. It gets very boring quick. I have been looking for new recipes to get inspired to cook again while also improving my overall gut health. I think Dr. Rossi does a great job of explaining the gut bacteria's role in our overall health. I love that she broke down the different pathways gut bacteria can impact different aspects of your wellbeing (i.e. hormones, skin, brain, etc). Each explanation includes cited references to studies to support the statements made by the author. Most importantly I enjoyed the examples of plant based foods that can "boost" your gut bacteria to address different aspects of your health. I've tried a few variations of the recipes in this book and can't wait to keep experimenting. Overall, I believe this is a really great resource for not only recipes, but to gaining a better foundation in the what and why of plant based diets and improving your gut bacteria. Important note: the author does not promote any sort of diet, but encourages readers to incorporate more plant based foods into their diets. I love that the author points out that a plant based diet is based on facts and not fads. I would definitely recommend this book. Thank you to Net Galley and The Experiment for a copy of this book. Well done Dr. Rossi!

Easy to love cover and aptly named book! This was a great book to just help you incorporate a few more vegetables into your diet. You don’t have to be a strict vegan to enjoy the advice!

What did I like? The concept was/is pretty easy. Who can’t add some more nuts, beans, or spices to your meals. She gives you the best choices and it’s up to you to add them. Easy peasy! The wealth of information provided though is pretty good. I hadn’t read her first book (Love your gut) but I’ve added it to my buy list.

Would I recommend or buy? Yes I could easily see myself buying this book and trying out the healthy recipes. Simple though you don’t need a recipe to add foods, just a simple trial and error. Five stars!

I received a complimentary copy to view and voluntarily left this opinion.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
I am a vegetarian, but usually skeptical of books that promise just to do this one thing and your health will finally be right. So I was hoping for a few tips here, but got more than that. This is a practical guide to doing just what the title suggests--eating more plants. I like the focus on eating a wide variety of plants and letting everything take care of itself after that. I think I can do this, or at least improve a lot by doing MORE like this every week. Clear and practical with quite a few recipes, many of which look good and pretty easy.

How to Eat More Plants sets out a detailed plan to eating a more diverse plant-based diet. The idea is that you should eat a number of different kinds of plants each day. I appreciated the system and I do think it will be helpful to many readers but found myself (someone who has avoided vegetables my whole life) looking for more concrete ways to incorporate vegetables into my diet. More recipes, menu ideas, etc.