Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION: Thriving Without Lectins CHAPTER 1: Breakfasts and Smoothies CHAPTER 2: Crackers, Breads, and Savory Treats CHAPTER 3: Small Bites and Appetizers CHAPTER 4: Sauces, Dressings, and Spreads CHAPTER 5: Salads CHAPTER 6: Soups CHAPTER 7: Main Courses with Fish and Seafood CHAPTER 8: Main Courses with Chicken CHAPTER 9: Main Courses with Beef or Pork CHAPTER 10: Vegetables and Vegetarian Main Courses CHAPTER 11: Sweets and Treats Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index
SynopsisMillions of people say they feel better when they eat lectin-free. Here at last is the cookbook that makes lectin-free cooking fun and delicious For people who take their health and well-being seriously, gut health is a top priority. Optimum gut health means more than just a well-working gastrointestinal tract. It means you have more energy, you simply feel better, and, not least, you're not gaining unwanted pounds . Among diets that address gut health, lectin-free is the fastest-growing, mainly because following it means your intestines absorb more nutrients and your gut is populated by fewer bad bacteria . Its many adherents range from people with specific disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (and other autoimmune disorders), and "leaky gut," to people who simply feel better without lectins. Easier weight loss or weight maintenance is an added benefit Claudia Curici is the talented writer and photographer behind the pioneering lectin-free blog Creative in My Kitchen. The 125 nourishing and imaginative recipes she has created for this book are all sugar- , grain- , and lectin-free , and they are delectable and easy to make. Many are dinnertime main courses, from Chicken Coconut Soup with Shiitakes and One Beef Kebab Platter to vegetarian options like Cauliflower Gratin with Pecans and Healing Vegetable Soup with Kale and Broccoli. There are lectin-free superfood smoothies, too, among other drinks and snacks, along with soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, including an opulent but easy Lectin-Free Chocolate Strawberry Birthday Cake. Nourish and protect your gut with these diverse and delightful dishes, " The first cookbook entirely devoted to today's most popular gut-health diet. Millions of people say they feel better when they eat lectin-free. Here at last is the cookbook that makes lectin-free cooking fun and delicious! For people who take their health and well-being seriously, gut health is a top priority. Optimum gut health means more than just a well-working gastrointestinal tract. It means you have more energy, you simply feel better, and, not least, you're not gaining unwanted pounds. Among diets that address gut health, lectin-free is the fastest-growing, mainly because following it means your intestines absorb more nutrients and your gut is populated by fewer bad bacteria. Its many adherents range from people with specific disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (and other autoimmune disorders), and ""leaky gut,"" to people who simply feel better without lectins. Easier weight loss or weight maintenance is an added benefit! Claudia Curici is the talented writer and photographer behind the pioneering lectin-free blog Creative in My Kitchen . The 125 nourishing and imaginative recipes she has created for this book are all sugar-, grain-, and lectin-free, and they are delectable and easy to make. Many are dinnertime main courses, from Chicken Coconut Soup with Shiitakes and One Beef Kebab Platter to vegetarian options like Cauliflower Gratin with Pecans and Healing Vegetable Soup with Kale and Broccoli. There are lectin-free superfood smoothies, too, among other drinks and snacks, along with soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, including an opulent but easy Lectin-Free Chocolate Strawberry Birthday Cake. Nourish and protect your gut with these diverse and delightful dishes!", The Living Well Without Lectins Cookbook is the first cookbook entirely devoted to today's most popular gut-health diet., Millions of people say they feel better when they eat lectin-free. This cookbook makes lectin-free cooking fun and delicious For people who take their health and well-being seriously, gut health is a top priority. Optimum gut health means more than just a well-working gastrointestinal tract. It means you have more energy, you simply feel better, and, not least, you're not gaining unwanted pounds. Among diets that address gut health, lectin-free is the fastest-growing, mainly because following it means your intestines absorb more nutrients and your gut is populated by fewer bad bacteria . Its many adherents range from people with specific disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (and other autoimmune disorders), and "leaky gut," to people who simply feel better without lectins. Easier weight loss or weight maintenance is an added benefit Claudia Curici is the talented writer and photographer behind the pioneering lectin-free blog Creative in My Kitchen. The 125 nourishing and imaginative recipes she has created for this book are all sugar-, grain-, and lectin-free , and they are delectable and easy to make. Many are dinnertime main courses, from a Moroccan Chicken with Broccolini and Almonds to a One Beef Kebab Platter to vegetarian options like Cauliflower Gratin with Pecans and Healing Vegetable Soup with Kale and Broccoli. There are lectin-free superfood smoothies, too, among other drinks and snacks, along with soups, salads, sides, and even desserts, including an easy-to-prepare Summer Berry Crumble. Nourish and protect your gut with these diverse and delightful dishes, Millions of people are discovering the benefits of removing lectins from the food they eat. They say they have more energy, no longer gain unwanted pounds, and feel much, much better. Lectins, found in many vegetables such as tomatoes and bell peppers, as well as in grains, legumes, and some meat and dairy products, are toxic to the walls of our intestines. They can cause inflammation, leaky gut syndrome, and other illnesses, and they interfere with the normal absorption of nutrients-which makes us eat more and gain weight. Removing lectins restores our optimal gut microbiome. Claudia Curici, creator of the pioneering lectin-free blog Creative in My Kitchen, serves up in these pages definitive proof that you can truly enjoy a lectin-free diet. Her book includes: 125 nourishing and delicious recipes that are all sugar-, grain-, and lectin-free, Expert guidance on how to shop for lectin-free foods (it's actually easy!) and how to maintain a lectin-free, super-healthy kitchen, Loads of dinnertime main courses, from Sweet and Sour Braised Red Cabbage to The Ultimate Veggie-Loaded Meatloaf and Crunchy Tuna Salad with Avocado to Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast, Superfood breakfasts to start the day, plus snacks, appetizers, soups, sauces, salads, and dressings, A whole chapter of lusciously lectin-free desserts and sweets, including Citrus Blueberry Scones, a scrumptious Happy Birthday Carrot Cake, and a fresh and comforting Summer Berry Crumble, Whether you are a follower of Dr. Steven Gundry's revolutionary anti-lectin Plant Paradox Diet or are brand-new to the lectin-free lifestyle, this book is an essential companion for the years to come. Book jacket.