{"product_id":"a-plant-based-life-your-complete-guide-to-great-food-radiant-health-boundless-energy-and-a-better-body-paperback","title":"A Plant-Based Life: Your Complete Guide to Great Food, Radiant Health, Boundless Energy, and a Better Body - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMicaela Karlsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore people than ever are eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. Studies show that it is better for our bodies and better for the planet, but it isn't always easy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're taking your first steps on this path to wellness or recommitting yourself to success, author Micaela Cook Karlsen clearly maps the way. Her program enables you to set your own pace and stay the course--without relying on willpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on personal experience and the latest research, \u003cem\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind and sustain your motivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually add more whole, plant foods into your diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak old food addictions and establish new habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslate favorite recipes to create delicious, nourishing meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReshape your food environment (at home, at work, and on the go) to make healthy eating a no-brainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate relationships that celebrate and support your new lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEspecially valuable are directions for navigating roadblocks. You'll find strategies for getting family members on board and for allaying friends' concerns about your food choices with evidence-based nutrition information. Take advantage of shopping tips, pantry lists, menu plans, and more than 100 mouth watering recipes, with contributions from plant-based leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your goal is a healthier, more energized life, make \u003cem\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/em\u003e your personal GPS. The journey will be more satisfying than you ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommitting to a whole food, plant-based diet is easier, and more delicious, than ever. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eguides you each step of the way as you slowly replace animal products and processed food with healthier choices that replenish your energy and boost well-being. \u003c\/p\u003e  Filled with the latest nutritional research--and the motivation and life hacks you need to effortlessly maintain new habits--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e provides:   Strategies for training yourself to prefer plant-based foods--more effective than will-power for sticking with a plan - Guidelines for creating food environments at home, at work, and on the go that guarantee success - Tips for building a community of supporters - Shopping suggestions, menu plans, and more   Featuring more than 100 tasty recipes, including contributions by Ann Crile Esselstyn, Cathy Fisher, Chef AJ, Del Sroufe, Kathy Pollard, Kris Carr, Matthew Kenney, Julieanne Hever, R.D., and others, \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis your companion on the journey to a healthier body and more sustainable lifestyle.   \u003cb\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e   \"\u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read, step-by-step guide for anyone ready to take their diet to the next level of healthy eating. While the science is clear on the benefits of whole, plant foods, the path to change is still challenging for many people. Whether you are starting plant-based eating for the first time, or you've hit a plateau and need a little support, this book provides a roadmap to success and a rock-star lineup of recipes. Micaela Karlsen tackles the obstacles we all face eating well in the modern world one-by-one with powerful and intriguing research on motivation, willpower, and the food environment to make a plant-based lifestyle easy to maintain.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Dr. Michael Greger, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow Not to Die \u003c\/i\u003eand founder of NutritionFacts.org\u003c\/b\u003e   \"\u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent guide to make plant-based eating easy and sustainable.\"\u003cb\u003e-- Brian Wendel, President and Founder of Forks Over Knives\u003c\/b\u003e   \"Adopting a plant-based diet is often a journey, and Micaela's book provides an accessible, step-by-step approach that every reader can embrace. In addition to wonderful guidance, \u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/i\u003e offers an array of delicious, healthful recipes. This book is an asset for anyone interested in learning more about the benefits of plant-based eating and how to achieve a lifestyle change that will last.\"\u003cb\u003e-- Neal Barnard, M.D., President of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e  \"Micaela Karlsen's \u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/i\u003e offers the crucial next step in maintaining the healthiest lifestyle possible. This is a gorgeously comprehensive approach to overcoming common obstacles to lifelong wellness. Karlsen offers user-friendly, scientifically-demonstrated solutions and strategies to making a wholesome, health-promoting plant-based diet fantastically simple and sustainable. Plus, the recipe collection is creative and filled with deliciousness! I am grateful to have this wonderful and practical resource to offer my clients.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, author of T\u003ci\u003ehe Vegiterranean Diet \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e  \"\u003ci\u003eA Plant-Based Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a superb guide to your journey toward better health and wellness. Micaela Karlsen beautifully highlights and explains every stepping stone you need for success. Reading this book will give you all the tools you need -- but more importantly, it will also give you the confidence to go out and get the vibrant health and life you deserve.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Douglas J. Lisle, Ph.D., co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Pleasure Trap \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   Micaela Cook Karlsen, MSPH, is one of the founding employees of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and its former Executive Director. A contributor to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eForks Over Knives\u003c\/i\u003e, she is a member of the advisory board for the Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference and founder of www.PlantBasedResearch.org and SustainableDiet.com. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICAELA COOK KARLSEN, MSPH, is one of the founding employees of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and its former Executive Director. A contributor to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eForks Over Knives\u003c\/i\u003e, she is a member of the advisory board for the Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference and founder of www.PlantBasedResearch.org and HabitsOfHealth.support. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 12, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130485215367,"sku":"9780814437070","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/994b5f7c99e0fa91b99b9fc7be797392.webp?v=1732611201","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-plant-based-life-your-complete-guide-to-great-food-radiant-health-boundless-energy-and-a-better-body-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}