Crosby - YumUniverse : infinite possibilities for a gluten-free, plant-powerful, whole-food lifestyle

Ive admired Heather Crosby, founder of YumUniverse.com, since she started out years ago. Through her wildly popular website, she has truly changed the way hundreds of thousands of people transition into, and maintain, a plant-powerful lifestyle and now she brings her energy, dedication, and approachability to YumUniverse, the long-awaited book. Heather takes an often intimidating topic, and shows us that this lifestyle is absolutely possible. And her recipes are some of the most creative and delicious out there. The idea here isnt deprivation or drastic measures. Its about cumulative change making incremental, deliberate health-boosting decisions until they stick, because true wellness is a life-long journey.

Brendan Brazier

Former professional Ironman triathlete and author of the Thrive book series

Heathers enthusiasm for healthy living will inspire you to get busy in the kitchen!
Its hard not to fall in love with her fresh, vibrant, and accessible plant-based recipes.

Angela Liddon

Author of New York Times best seller, The Oh She Glows Cookbook and creator of OhSheGlows.com

If you are looking to improve your health, eating a plant-based diet is the best thing you can do. In YumUniverse, Heather shares recipes that will give you the very best of health without sacrificing any flavor or fun, proving just how delicious plants can be. More than a cookbook, this is also a guidebook her helpful tips for the transition period make this an invaluable resource for anyone who is new to this way of eating. If youre interested in test-driving a plant-based diet, let Heather be your guide, and enjoy the journey!

Neal Barnard, MD

Author, and founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

YumUniverse is a gorgeous cookbook filled with tasty, creative recipes that is perfect to kickstart a plant-powerful diet. Its also a comprehensive guidebook filled with the must-have tools and know-how to help transition and maintain an inspiring wellness adventure for a lifetime. Heather Crosbys spirited and encouraging approach to simply eating more plant-powerful foods leaves you feeling confident that you can make healthful changes, and keeps you excited about every step ahead.

Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT

Author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition and host of Verias wellness talk show, What Would Julieanna Do?

I believe you become a plant-based eater by having fun and experimenting with new recipes. Heather is a creative recipe goddessher recipes provide that yum factor to inspire you to skip right into the kitchen and get cooking more whole, plant foods. Her step-by-step tips help you feel confident and supported. I appreciate that her approach is nonjudgmental and embraces all types of plant eaters even those who eat some meat.

Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD

Author of The Flexitarian Diet

Heather Crosby is as glowing, beautiful, and health-inspired as the plantiful, UnDiet-friendly decadence she creates in the kitchen. Her creativity using fresh, real-food ingredients makes this way of living effortless. I love having her join me as a crusader for the great lifeand this book makes the great life so easy and delicious!

Meghan Telpner

Director of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, author of UnDiet

Heather Crosbys YumUniverse is a bold and beautiful tribute to plant-based, whole foods. These recipes will prove to you that there is no need to choose between food that will nourish your body, and food that will delight your taste buds. Heather is a passionate and knowledgeable guide, and her culinary talent is only rivaled by the intelligence and common sense that she brings to healthy living.

Gena Hamshaw

CCN and author of Choosing Raw

Think plant-based, gluten-free food cant be exciting? Think again with her inspired recipes, beautiful photography, and infectious enthusiasm for healthy living and cooking, Heather Crosby shows that fueling your body with whole, high-energy foods can be anything but boring.

Matt Frazier

Creator of NoMeatAthlete.com and author of No Meat Athlete: Run on Plants and Discover Your Fittest, Fastest, Happiest Self

Finally, the comprehensive, plant-powerful book youve been waiting for! So much more than just a cookbook, YumUniverse provides all the tools you need to thrive, beginning with why youll benefit from eating more plant-based foods, to how to implement baby steps toward change, and ending in a drool worthy collection of what to eat. If youve ever thought about moving toward a plant-inspired diet or even if youre already a long-term vegan youll find something to love in this enticing, engaging, and educational culinary universe. Heathers extensive knowledge and experience as an online plant-powerful pioneer and foodie is evident throughout this lavish, stunningly photographed book. YumUniverse goes beyond recipes to prove you can take control of your health and achieve vibrant, plant-inspired wellness all without gluten or refined sugars!

Ricki Heller, RHN, PhD

Author of Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free and Living Candida-Free

COPYRIGHT 2014 BY HEATHER CROSBY
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Printed in the United States of America
First e-book edition: October 2014

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EISBN: 978-1-940363-59-2

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