Leah Vanderveldt - The CBD Kitchen: Over 50 plant-based recipes for tonics, easy meals, treats & skincare made with the goodness extracted from hemp

THE CBD KITCHEN THE CBD KITCHEN Over 50 plant-based recipes
for tonics, easy meals, treats
& skincare made with the
goodness extracted from hemp LEAH VANDERVELDT Photography by Clare Winfield Dedication
For anyone seeking better health and more calm in their lives. Senior designer Megan Smith Commissioning editor Alice Sambrook Head of production Patricia Harrington Art director Leslie Harrington Editorial director Julia Charles Publisher Cindy Richards Prop stylist Alexander Breeze Food stylist Maud Eden Indexer Vanessa Bird First published in 2019 by Ryland Peters & Small 2021 Jockeys Fields, London WC1R 4BW and 341 E 116th St, New York NY 10029 www.rylandpeters.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Text copyright Leah Vanderveldt 2019 Design and photographs copyright Ryland Peters & Small 2019 E-ISBN: 978-1-78879-127-4 ISBN: 978-1-78879-112-0 Printed in China The authors moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library. General recipe notes Both British (Metric) and American (Imperial plus US cups) measurements are included in these recipes for your convenience, however it is important to work with one set of measurements only and not alternate between the two within a recipe. General recipe notes Both British (Metric) and American (Imperial plus US cups) measurements are included in these recipes for your convenience, however it is important to work with one set of measurements only and not alternate between the two within a recipe.

All spoon measurements are level unless otherwise specified. A teaspoon is 5 ml, a tablespoon is 15 ml. Ovens should be preheated to the specified temperatures. We recommend using an oven thermometer. If using a fan-assisted oven, adjust temperatures according to the manufacturers instructions. For infusion recipes, all herbs are dried unless otherwise indicated.

Aim to buy herbs that are both grown organically and sourced responsibly. Mountain Rose Herbs is a great place to start online but also check out any local herb shops near you. Important notes on CBD Readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice before taking CBD in conjunction with any other medical conditions, medication or if pregnant or breastfeeding. For the purposes of this book, a single dose of CBD is considered to be about teaspoon. However, its important to pay attention to the concentration of the specific oil youre using, and find what is best for you. Take note of the amount that works for you and sub that in anywhere you see teaspoon in the single-serve recipes.

A non-flavoured oil-based tincture of CBD is recommended for use in the recipes in this book. Disclaimer The views expressed in this book are those of the author but they are general views only and readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice. Ryland Peters & Small hereby exclude all liability to the extent permitted by law for any errors or omissions in this book and for any loss, damage or expense (whether direct or indirect) suffered by a third party relying on any information contained in this book. CONTENTS bbbbbb bbbbbb CBD (short for cannabidiol) is a chemical compound found in the hemp plant, a variety of cannabis. As a supplement, it has made waves in the wellness world, primarily due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Lets get this question out of the way first: unlike marijuana, CBD does not get you high.

Not even a little bit. It does, however, have the potential to alleviate a wide range of medical ailments, from physical pains to mental health. It is purported to have all the benefits of medicinal cannabis, but leave you feeling calm and relaxed rather than stoned. Ive seen the benefits firsthand, having taken CBD regularly myself long-term. In this book, Ill lay out the facts and share my insight into CBD, along with some delicious plant-based recipes in which you can try the supplement for yourself. MY EXPERIENCE I first heard about CBD oil on a podcast, where they discussed its anti-inflammatory properties and its pain-relief potential.

It caught my attention because once a month I was getting some pretty severe, fetal-position-inducing pain on the first day of my period. As someone certified in culinary nutrition, I had tried making more anti-inflammatory food adjustments to my already good diet, but aside from sitting on the couch all day with a heating pad on my stomach and taking too many over-the-counter painkillers, nothing was cutting it. Im a natural remedy person, and I knew there had to be something else out there for me besides taking pills every few hours, but I had yet to find it. After a bit of research, I decided on Charlottes Web Hemp Oil, and gave it a try right away about a week before my period. That month, the onset of my cramps was significantly less intense (which could be due to several factors), but I decided to take a dose of the oil instead of two Advil and see what happened. It took away my cramps within 30 minutes, the same as a typical over-the-counter pain relief pill.

I was hopeful when I first started taking CBD, but still pretty sceptical, so I was genuinely overjoyed when it worked better than I expected. And I started to wonder what else this stuff could do. ANXIETY I had also read about some of the other purported benefits of CBD and was interested to see the eff ects it had especially on my anxiety levels. I dont have a severe anxiety disorder, but I, like so many people today, often find myself in the grips of anxiety when dealing with everyday stress, unknown social situations or worry. I sometimes lose half a day to an anxiety spiral, trying to alleviate the distracting sensation of a fist of tension in my gut. The best way I can describe the noticeable diff erence that CBD has made to my feelings of anxiety is that it diff uses that knotted nervous feeling.

That mental spiral I get lost in gradually dissipates until all of a sudden I realize, wow, I feel better. Nothing drastic or intense, just a gentle feeling of well-being. Taking CBD oil has allowed me to shed the feelings that used to consume me or prevent me from going to an event. It gives me a calmer, Ive got this kind of feeling that can make a huge diff erence. I have noticed that regularly taking small amounts has had a cumulative eff ect on my anxiety overall, and taking a bit more tends to help if Im having a particularly anxious day. SLEEP Linked to my anxiety, my sleep used to be unpredictable, with weeks at a time filled with great sleep and others riddled with random 3am wake-ups or over-active bedtime brain.