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lsparrow's review against another edition
2.0
I read this cookbook mostly as I have been hearing a lot about this protocol and wanted to understand it better. I am not sure that the recipes interested me but it helped me understand how to implement this protocol and what it might mean for people who are trying it.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Autoimmune Protocol Comfort Food Cookbook is an action plan and recipe collection for allergen free comfort foods by Michelle Hoover. Due out 10th Sept 2019 from Quarto on their Fair Winds Press imprint, it's 192 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
Most of us have comfort foods; foods which make us happy or are associated with special memories or family recipes which are tied up emotionally with our life experience. Getting a diagnosis which includes an auto-immune component can literally turn our lives upside down. This cookbook tries to replicate some of the comfort foods which are also autoimmune diet protocol compliant.
The book follows a logical progression. The introductory chapters explain what the AIP diet is, some history, a very basic explanation of the mechanics behind auto-immune responses, along with a list of non-inflammatory foods and foods to avoid. The intro includes an explanation of the four phases of the diet. The author (and many dieticians) recommends keeping a food journal to gauge the body's reactions to reintroduced foods.
The next chapters contain recipes arranged by meal category: breakfast, appetizers, soups & salads, mains & proteins, holiday dishes, and desserts & drinks. There are over 100 recipes included as well as a massive amount of supporting information. Many (many!) of the ingredients will probably be unfamiliar to readers who haven't followed an anti-inflammatory diet before. Some ingredients will probably be difficult to source outside of special order or a specialist grocery.
Each recipe includes serving yields, special notes (cocnut-free, one pan, simple to prepare, and made in under 45 minutes), along with estimated prep/cook times. Recipe ingredients are listed bullet point style along with optional ingredients. All measurements are given in American standard and metric measures. The directions are given step by step, numbered sequentially. Special notes about the recipe are given in sidebar boxes.
Roughly half of the recipes are accompanied by serving photographs. The photography is lush, appetizing, clear, and appealing. The typesetting and layout are clear and easy to read. It's a well written, content dense book.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Autoimmune Protocol Comfort Food Cookbook is an action plan and recipe collection for allergen free comfort foods by Michelle Hoover. Due out 10th Sept 2019 from Quarto on their Fair Winds Press imprint, it's 192 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
Most of us have comfort foods; foods which make us happy or are associated with special memories or family recipes which are tied up emotionally with our life experience. Getting a diagnosis which includes an auto-immune component can literally turn our lives upside down. This cookbook tries to replicate some of the comfort foods which are also autoimmune diet protocol compliant.
The book follows a logical progression. The introductory chapters explain what the AIP diet is, some history, a very basic explanation of the mechanics behind auto-immune responses, along with a list of non-inflammatory foods and foods to avoid. The intro includes an explanation of the four phases of the diet. The author (and many dieticians) recommends keeping a food journal to gauge the body's reactions to reintroduced foods.
The next chapters contain recipes arranged by meal category: breakfast, appetizers, soups & salads, mains & proteins, holiday dishes, and desserts & drinks. There are over 100 recipes included as well as a massive amount of supporting information. Many (many!) of the ingredients will probably be unfamiliar to readers who haven't followed an anti-inflammatory diet before. Some ingredients will probably be difficult to source outside of special order or a specialist grocery.
Each recipe includes serving yields, special notes (cocnut-free, one pan, simple to prepare, and made in under 45 minutes), along with estimated prep/cook times. Recipe ingredients are listed bullet point style along with optional ingredients. All measurements are given in American standard and metric measures. The directions are given step by step, numbered sequentially. Special notes about the recipe are given in sidebar boxes.
Roughly half of the recipes are accompanied by serving photographs. The photography is lush, appetizing, clear, and appealing. The typesetting and layout are clear and easy to read. It's a well written, content dense book.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I was excited to get my hands on this cookbook.
thesassybookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I was excited to get my hands on this cookbook.
wastelanderone's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. So these recipes are largely delicious looking, but a lot of them are a) complicated and b) use ingredients that I wouldn't have the foggiest where to get in the UK. White sweet potatoes? Regular sweet potatoes have only recently become a common vegetable in stores, where the heck am I gonna get a white one from? Also, please please please only undertake a exclusion diet under supervision of your doctor!
lisabreads's review
5.0
Thank you Quarto Publishing for a copy of The Autoimmune Protocol Comfort Food Cookbook available September 10, 2019.
Amazing cookbook for anyone following a strict diet and are missing out on comfort food. The restrictions the author follows are strict but she has some amazing recipes that is sure to make anybody happy! Lots of tips to help stick to the diet and enjoy eating as well. No need to miss out when you have this lovely book!
Amazing cookbook for anyone following a strict diet and are missing out on comfort food. The restrictions the author follows are strict but she has some amazing recipes that is sure to make anybody happy! Lots of tips to help stick to the diet and enjoy eating as well. No need to miss out when you have this lovely book!
maebinnig's review
5.0
Full disclosure: I am deeply suspicious of healthy food substitutes. Gluten-free cakes are a little bit “off.” In no world does spaghetti squash taste like spaghetti. You KNOW these things don't taste good and you are just lying to yourself! And yet, despite my sincere skepticism and infantile pickiness, I have loved every recipe I've tried from this book. They don't taste like healthy food. They just taste good.
These recipes were developed for people with highly specific dietary restrictions. People without autoimmune issues may or may not benefit from the substitution of, say, tigernut flour for the standard white Walmart fare. I don't have any dietary issues unless you count extreme aversion to anything green; we've made these recipes with some of the “normal” ingredients and it was fine. If you do have a leaky gut, this just might save your sanity.
And yes, the book is beautiful. If you're the kind of person who follows pretty food Instas, you will drool over the photography. Bonus points for a cute cat.
These recipes were developed for people with highly specific dietary restrictions. People without autoimmune issues may or may not benefit from the substitution of, say, tigernut flour for the standard white Walmart fare. I don't have any dietary issues unless you count extreme aversion to anything green; we've made these recipes with some of the “normal” ingredients and it was fine. If you do have a leaky gut, this just might save your sanity.
And yes, the book is beautiful. If you're the kind of person who follows pretty food Instas, you will drool over the photography. Bonus points for a cute cat.
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