Christina Curp - Made Whole: More Than 145 Anti-Inflammatory Keto-Paleo Recipes to Nourish You from the Inside Out

First Published in 2018 by Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

Copyright 2018 Cristina Curp

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ISBN-13: 978-1-628602-94-4

The author is not a licensed practitioner, physician, or medical professional and offers no medical diagnoses, treatments, suggestions, or counseling. The information presented herein has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Full medical clearance from a licensed physician should be obtained before beginning or modifying any diet, exercise, or lifestyle program, and physicians should be informed of all nutritional changes.

The author/owner claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Cover Design by Charisse Reyes and Justin-Aaron Velasco
Interior Design by Yordan Terziev and Boryana Yordanova

Printed in Canada
TC 0118

I dedicate this book to my mother, my greatest teacher and best friend.

And to all of you who have been overlooked and cast aside by doctors and society, left to live with chronic pain, fatigue, and mystery symptoms, told that there is no cure for what ails you and that you just have to deal with it. All of you who have ever felt less than, I see you. This book is for those who look beyond, the Google doctors and self-taught researchers, those who refuse to give up and who know that they deserve more. You are pioneers, and this book is for you, your health, and your vitality!

Make Whole ( VERB ):

To restore to a sound, healthy, or favorable condition.

To repair. To heal.

Over the past three and a half years, Cristina Curp has embodied the rise of the ancestral health movement. Grounded in her commitments to appreciating quality food, embracing nutrition as the greatest wellness weapon at our disposal, and unabashedly bucking conventional wisdom, her rapid ascension from a little-known blogger to the superstar behind The Castaway Kitchen is as inspiring as it is unsurprising to me. Anybody whos interacted with Cristina has felt the authenticity and unapologetic optimism she radiates. These are just a few of the attributes that shine through in her mission to help others reach their greatest heights. This relentlessly vivacious spirit has become Cristinas calling cardand is the common thread that runs throughout this book, her greatest creation yet.

Made Whole is an absolute knockout. Crafted masterfully in a manner thats both informative and entertaining, this book is packed with Cristinas unmistakable wit, culinary genius, and unapologetic belief in embracing the best life has to offer. Just like its author, its approachable, easy to relate to, and prioritizes what matters most: making damn good food thats good for you. In the end, thats what its all about.

Fueled by her contagious enthusiasm for quality nutrition, Cristina is now one of the top resources for every culinary offering in the Paleo, low-carb, and ketogenic realms. As a result, every recipe in Made Whole is made with only whole, natural, and unprocessed ingredients. Theyre also free of gluten, grains, sugar, dairy, nuts, starches, nightshades, and alcohol, making it perfect cookbook for anybody who adheres to the keto, Paleo, AIP, or allergen-free diets. Its like a primal Swiss Army knife.

If youre new to the ancestral health world or are cooking for the whole family, fear not: Made Whole is neither militaristic nor rigid in its approach. Instead, its all about accessibility and making pushing your culinary boundaries what it should be: an adventure. Paired with beautiful photography, every recipe is easy to follow and created to take the intimidation out of cooking. Whether youre a food fanatic or somebody who wants to get in and out of the kitchen, youve come to the right place. This babys packed with tools and tips to minimize your effort and prep time while making nutrient-dense, easy-to-make meals everyone will love.

I cant say enough about this must-read book or how proud I am of Cristina. This user-friendly guide to eating well will help you discover your inner gourmet chef while enjoying every last bite of the healthiest meals youve ever made. In truth, this isnt just a cookbook: its the ultimate trail map to ditching diets and discovering a path to health and happiness created especially for you. Enjoy every step of the journey, my friends.

Yours in health,

Mark Sisson

Youve entered the realm of real food in search of something. Let me help you navigate your way through this realm and teach you what I have learned in my own journey. As the proverb goes, I wont give you a fishI will teach you how to fish.

Food and I have been through a lot together. Weve loved each other for as long as I can remember, but food hasnt always been a friend to me. Sometimes I couldnt get enough of it. It would comfort me, delight me. I could lose myself in food. Sometimes food was the cause of illness; often it was a source of guilt. As with all relationships, we had to change, evolvemature. Im proud to say that since Ive reexamined whats important, were stronger than ever. We make each other better.

Im not a nutritionist, a professional athlete, or a hundred-pound-weight-loss success story. I am a chef, a mother, and a food lover who wanted to remedy my relationship with food. I wanted to enjoy it without feeling sick and tired all the time. I was that person who would complain of health issues, weight issues, and mood issues and immediately follow those complaints with, But I eat healthy enough.

Was I eating healthy enough? Maybe for someone else, but as it turned out, not for me, even though I have always loved vegetables and have always cooked from scratch. Eventually, when I became serious about optimizing my diet, I went gluten-free, which led me to the Whole30, which converted me to Paleo, and finally I did the autoimmune protocol (AIP). I went through more than two years of elimination diets and self-experimentationhealing, moving, reading. Through research, trial and error, and troubleshooting, I found my way to keto.

It hasnt been easy learning the causes of inflammation in my body. Changing from overeater couch potato to health advocate, active go-getter, and self-employed mom. Finally learning the cause of my hidradenitis suppurativa and regaining control of my health. I had to fight tooth and nail for every inch of success.