Coconut: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Versatile Superfood
by Stephanie Pedersen
Well, the title says it all really. The demand for coconut products shows no sign of slowing, so what better time for a book with over 75 recipes designed for optimum health using the current must-have ingredient?
Written by holistic nutritionist Stephanie Pedersen, the book covers the origins and nutritional benefits of coconut in its various forms as well as how best to choose, use and keep it, as well as having a frequently asked questions section at the back.
The recipes are divided into six sections: Drink Your Coconut; Breakfast: Start Your Day with Coconut; Coconut for Lunch; Small Bites: Coconut Appetizers and Snacks; Coconut for Dinner; and Coconut Desserts and Other Sweets.
The easy-to-follow recipes use coconut in its many forms – water, oil, butter, milk, cream, flour, chips, yoghurt, nectar, sugar, vinegar and aminos – and range from Outrageous Morning Smoothies to Chickpea Coconut Salad, Vegetable Millet Pilaf to Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites and Black Rice Salad with Mango and Peanuts to Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels – there’s something for everyone’s taste and dietary requirements.
So if you want to encourage your customers to try different ways of using the plethora of coconut products you sell in your store, and perhaps drive them to experiment with new forms they haven’t bought before, this may well be a book worth stocking.
ISBN: 9781454913405
Price: £9.99
Publication date: May 2015
Publisher: Sterling
Contact: 01273 488005
The Alkaline Cleanse
by Dr Stephen Domenig and Martyna Angell
In this follow-up to The Alkaline Cure, Dr Stephen Domenig has teamed up with health coach and blogger Maryna Angell to produce a seven-day detox plan to encourage natural weight loss, increase vitality and rebalance the body.
The book begins by explaining the principles of an alkaline diet and the benefits of a cleanse, as well as offering advice about preparing for the cleanse by planning and shopping ahead, listing ingredients and equipment required.
Containing over 75 juices, smoothies and teas, The Alkaline Cleanse lays out a day-by-day plan with a menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner and an extra shot for each day. At the beginning of each day there is a Foods in Focus section which explains what foods will be included that day and what specific benefits these will have. For example, Day One starts with Good Morning Juice, which uses detoxifying and gut-cleansing ingredients, followed by Green Herbal Cleanser, Vegetable Tea and an Almond and Broccoli shot as an energy boost.
The seven-day plan is followed by a Cleansing for Life chapter which has further recipes for juices and smoothies, teas and tisanes as well as booster recipes which can all be incorporated into your everyday diet when not undertaking a specific period of cleansing.
With the continuing popularity of detoxing and healthy juices and smoothies a firm favourite for those who want to get a quick fix of natural goodness, not to mention the superfood phenomenon, The Alkaline Cleanse is a great fit for a variety of consumer demands.
ISBN: 9781906761639
Price: £12.99
Publication date: June 2015
Publisher: Modern Books
Contact: 0207 637 3273
Superfood Snacks
by Julie Morris
So you’ve got your chia seeds, goji berries, maca and amaranth, but what you really want is to satisfy your craving for a tasty snack. Well, look no further; Julie Morris’ Superfood Snacks contains 100 recipes to create nutrient-dense, flavoursome snacks which will fill that need while at the same time providing superfood benefits.
Divided into three parts, the book first sets out to explore the superfood pantry, giving an extensive list of superfoods along with their specific nutritional benefits, various varieties and snack ideas for each one. It also covers the array of ‘good fats’ and ‘smart sweeteners’ available.
The recipes are divided into sections, with ideas for Crackers & Crisps; Spreads & Dips; Energy Bars & Bites and Candies & Chocolate; Cookies & Pastries; Frozen Treats; and Kids Snacks. For savoury snack lovers there are Spirulina Spiced Pepitas, Crispy Garbanzos with Nori and Mini Nori Rolls, or for those with a sweet tooth, Cherry Quinoa Granola Clusters, Apple Pie Teff Porridge and Ginger Rum Fudge. The interesting array of crackers and crisps includes Amaranth Chips, Chia Thins, Curried Coconut Kale Crisps and Toasted Hemp Seed Nori Crisps, which would all complement the Cauliflower Ranch Dip, Rustic Chia Guacamole and Goji Walnut Hummus.
The recipes in Superfood Snacks incorporate superfood ingredients in inspiring and innovative ways and is sure to get your customers reaching for that extra pack of nori.
ISBN: 9781454905585
Price: £10.99
Publication date: May 2015
Publisher: Sterling
Contact: 01273 488005
