Burton - Plant-powered families: over 100 kid-tested, whole-foods vegan recipes

Copyright 2015 by Dreena Burton

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This book is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional medical advice. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of any information contained in this book. A health-care professional should be consulted regarding your specific medical situation.

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First e-book edition: May 2015

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Burton, Dreena, 1970

Plant-powered families : over 100 kid-tested, whole-foods vegan recipes / Dreena Burton.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-941631-04-1 (paperback)ISBN 978-1-941631-05-8 (electronic) 1. Vegan cooking. I. Title.

TX837.B9253 2015

641.5'636dc23

2014038696

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Text design by Ralph Fowler
Text composition by Sarah Dombrowsky
Front cover photo and photography on pages xii, 4, 20, 47, 220, and 250 by Lindsay Faber
Back cover and interior food photography by Nicole Axworthy
Photography on pages 248 and 306 by Sarah Amaral
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Dreena Burtons recipes and ingredients simply make good common sense. Plant-Powered Families is a great addition to any cookbook collection.

T. COLIN CAMPBELL, PhD, coauthor of The China Study and the New York Times bestseller Whole

If youve ever struggled with finding healthy, plant-based recipes that excite the entire family, look no further. Dreenas recipes are a triple threat: kid-approved, wholesome, and irresistible!

ANGELA LIDDON, author of the New York Times bestseller The Oh She Glows Cookbook and creator of OhSheGlows.com

Dreena Burton delivers with sage advice and recipes that will properly nourish, satisfy, and delight the taste buds of your entire family.

BRIAN WENDEL, President and founder of Forks Over Knives

Dreena Burtons Plant-Powered Families is the resource we have all been waiting for. It is truly a delectable, detailed, and satisfying guide to cooking and eating nutritiously that is perfect for the entire family. Dreena skillfully escorts you through life-changing tools such as batch cooking, proper food storage, and creative strategies to inspire your children to eat healthfully. All of the recipes are wholesome, delicious, and aimed at pleasing even the fussiest family members. I highly recommend this book as a staple in all health-conscious, food-loving, compassionate-minded households.

JULIEANNA HEVER, MS, RD, CPT, author of The Vegiterranean Diet and The Complete Idiots Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition and host of Z Livings What Would Julieanna Do?

When it comes to raising healthy plant-powered kids, theres no better guide than Dreena Burton. Plant-Powered Families offers a wealth of ways to transform nutrient-dense foods into flavorful, family-friendly meals. And she serves her recipes and tips with a pinch of humor to help parents get through each meal, every day.

NAVA ATLAS, author of Plant Power and Wild About Greens

Finally, a collection of whole-food vegan recipes that our kids will actually eat! No health-conscious parent likes resorting to junk food to appease a picky-eating child, and with Plant-Powered Families, Dreena Burton has made this compromise a thing of the past. Not only are Dreenas recipes exciting, healthy, and kid-friendly, but her realistic meal plans, clear nutrition guidelines, and down-to-earth advice help give plant-based parents the confidence that theyre doing this right. Mealtime in my house just got a lot more fun!

MATT FRAZIER, vegan ultramarathoner, author of No Meat Athlete, and father of two young kids

Plant-Powered Families will revolutionize how you cook. Dreenas recipes are brilliant, combining nutrient-dense foods in imaginative ways to produce the most delicious, family-friendly dishes.

GENE BAUR, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food

Dreena has jam-packed this book with tummy-satisfying, kid-tested recipes the whole family will gobble up. Parents will love the tried-and-true hints on how to guide their little ones towards healthy food choices. Its an essential guide for families who want to turn over a new leaf without all the kicking and screaming.

WHITNEY LAURITSEN, author of Healthy, Organic Vegan on a Budget

Plant-Powered Families is an exceptional cookbook that should be a household staple. Dreena Burton has once again provided excellent plant-based whole foods recipes that my whole family enjoys!

AARON SIMPSON, Head MMA Coach

Dreena Burton is a kitchen magician who will have your whole family eating healthy and loving it! Plant-Powered Families is packed with delicious, whole foods recipes even the pickiest eater wont be able to resist. Discover Cinnamon French Toast, Creamy Fettuccine, Sticky Almond Blondies, and moreall made with simple, natural ingredients.

SUSAN VOISIN, FatFree Vegan Kitchen

Plant-Powered Families is a masterpiece! Dreena Burton is one of a select few recipe creators with a true commitment to whole foods, plant-based, healthy eating.

BRYANT MCGILL, bestselling author, speaker, and activist

DREENA BURTON

More and more research studies are coming to the same conclusion: a vegan diet is optimal for promoting long-lasting health. Thats exactly what we find in our own clinical research studies that we conduct at the Physicians Committee, too. And while studies have shown that a plant-based diet is a great way to improve and reverse a wide variety of ailments, we have come to understand that its also the most effective means to prevent them in the first place. And eating to protect our health from the standard American diseaseswhich are rooted in the standard American dietshould start from birth.