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THE POWER OF FOOD

Copyright 2013 by Adam Hart

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Hart, Adam, 1973-

The power of food : 100 essential recipes for abundant health and happiness / Adam Hart.

Includes index.

ISBN 978-1-7 7050-182-9

1. Cooking. 2. Health. 3. Mind and body. 4. Cookbooks. I. Title.

TX7 14.H369 2013 641.5 ' C2013-900086-0

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To my daughter,

Juliette, whose smile

melts my heart.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

BY DAVID WOLFE

STEP BY STEP, progress and innovation are happening, and the rate at which they are happening is accelerating. The dramatic increase in our ability to communicate with each other has led to a transformation in knowledgewhat has been experienced can be shared so rapidly now.

Two hundred years ago, the concept of changing ones diet, in the way that is possible today, did not exist, and there were only a few limited ways to communicate dietary experiences. Now, millions of people have spent significant amounts of time experimenting with different diets and nutrition strategies. They have shared their experiences with others in ways that were simply not possible before. We now know that food has the power to help us heal, that how we grow and treat our food is important to our health, that we can improve our health by taking intelligent actions daily and that the quality of food counts.

What I love about Adam Harts The Power of Food is that it is much more than a book about diet. Adam asks questions about where our food comes from and how our food is grown. And he explains that raw and living foods are important in developing and nurturing the connected, life-force energies that help us manifest our dreams.

Transformation is possible for all of us. And it is getting easier. More and more tools are being provided, but it is important to be able to feel the grace of opportunity that surrounds us. Begin to get into the mindset that will allow you to feel that grace. Right now, as you read these words, you can begin to powerfully and positively transform your life and the lives of those around you. This is possible, as Adam says, when you commit to taking action.

In The Power of Food, you will discover that health and wellness are products of actions. And you will be encouraged to take actionby following the 12 action steps in this book, by keeping a Daily Food Journal, by eating from the six food categories highlighted, by selecting Power Foods and by fully experiencing the wide array of easy-to-follow recipes!

The Power of Food is Adam Harts own storyhis own experienceof discovering how important the correct foods are for activating our full human potential. Soak in the books knowledgeas the roots of sprouts soak in waterand see what extraordinary things can grow in the garden of your life as a result. Enjoy The Power of Food and have the best day ever!

David Avocado Wolfe ( davidwolfe.com ), author of Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future

PREFACE

I WAS ONCE VERY UNHEALTHY pre-diabetic, overweight and suffering from mental illness in the form of depression and anxiety attacks. However, I was able to regain control over my own health after I discovered the power of food. This discovery allowed me to begin living my life from a place of pure happiness. It was food that helped me begin to understand my ability to heal myself.

I wrote The Power of Food to share with you everything I discovered along my 10-year journey to living with abundant health. Along the way, I adopted a style of eating that places no restrictions on your diet or lifestyle yet has proven results. I share this discovery and the system I used, to make it easier for you to experience the long-term results you desire.

The Power of Food takes you through several years of my life and describes the 12 action steps I implemented to begin living each day full of energy and loving my life. The story begins with my childhood and spans 40 years to the present. At the age of 28 I began to discover a way of life that helped me to reverse my pre-diabetic state, remove my daily need for high-cholesterol medication, quit a 13-year smoking habit, eliminate my severe food allergies and reduce the impact of depression and anxiety on my life. Throughout The Power of Food you will find tips, secrets, tools and resources that will help you to create a healthier lifestyle.

In hundreds of public and private events as a professional speaker, I have had many requests to share more of my story. I wrote The Power of Food for you, and I look forward to being a part of your success.

The Power of Food is in your hands thanks to my beautiful wife, Suzie, who supports me with all her heart. My mother, Honey, is a beacon of light who has gifted me with abundance and to whom I am forever grateful. I also thank my entire Toronto, Quebec, Golden and Squamish family. You are all a part of my energy and I love you all. I also thank my publisher, Whitecap Books, for sharing The Power of Food with you, and thank my entire publishing team for their support and encouragement.

INTRODUCTION

DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING feeling a little tired? Would you like to wake up tomorrow morning ready to attack your day like a lion, full of strength and energy? These are the two questions I pose to audience members during my Power of Food live events. The most common answers I hear are yes and yes. Many audience members share personal stories about their health struggles and desire for more energy. I know how each of them feels, for I once suffered in much the same way. As you will learn through The Power of Food, food is your lifeline to waking up each morning with supercharged energy.

How is it that something as simple as eating can cause so many people frustration and stress? The problem lies in choosing the right types of food for healthier eating. We all have to eat to survive, but we dont always make the best food choices. Over the past 50 years many North Americans have taken the enjoyment of processed foods to new heights. So its no surprise that when we take a good look at those around us, we see a lot of overworked, overstressed and overweight friends, family members, neighbours, co-workers and children.