The Whole Foods Experience 2nd edition

Everybody's Guide to Better Eating

Author Bio
Ms. Spivack is well-known author and contributor to several national magazines, including Bestways, Mother Earth News, Vegetarian Times, and Whole Life Times. She is an established health advocate and lecturer, as well as the owner of Deep Roots Trading Company, a natural foods distributor in Pennsylvania.

Reviews:
"Put it next to Spock and Davis. The Whole Foods Experience is a good deal more than good fun.it's everything you've ever wanted to know about getting your kids to eat what's good for them. Must reading for mothers." - Francis Goulart, author of Eating To Win

"Ellen tells us exactly and simply how to preserve the naturalness and flavor without making a lot of work out of it.Simple, straightforward, direct, persuasive without arm-twisting; I like that." – Dr. Lendon Smith, pediatrician/author Feed Your Kids Right

About the Book:

The Whole Foods Experience
Everybody’s Guide to Better Eating

Tired of processed foods?
Get back to basics with The Whole Foods Experience!

The WholeFoods Experience is not just another cookbook; instead, it's a guidebook for those interested in making an inexpensive, creative transition from processed to whole foods. Processed foods permeate our mass market food stores and include a lot of preservatives and other chemicals that many people wish to do without. This book is designed for those that want to change their lifestyle to one that is filled with natural whole foods. In this one beautifully designed book you will find:

• A complete guide to changing your lifestyle including simple, complete suggestions for every mealtime, as well as a chapter on nutritious nibbling;
• Discussion on whole foods for the allergic and hyperactive;
• Whole foods for babies and expectant mothers;
• A unique and extensive section of references and referrals to organizations, publications, and other sources of information on whole foods;
• Delicious, healthful recipes for every occasion and palate
The Whole Foods Experience was created to help all those who want to begin a new and more wholesome lifestyle with the least possible fuss, muss or bother.

Table of Contents
Introduction. 7
Chapter One / Getting Started . 11
The Altman Basic Four / 12
Patience and Perseverance / 15
Beginner’s List for a Natural Foods Kitchen / 17

Chapter Two / The World of Whole Foods . 19
Natural Foods List / 20

Chapter Three / Making Ends Meet Naturally . 29

Chapter Four / Essential Utensils . 33
Cooking Pots / 33
Baking Equipment / 34
Appliances / 35
Serving Dishes / 35

Chapter Five / Whole Hints .37
Dry Beans / 37
Sprouting / 37
Grains / 38
Grains &. Beans: Creative Uses / 39

Chapter Six / Breakfast: First Things First . 43
Fresh Fruit Suggestions / 44
Protein-Breakfast Suggestions / 44
Bread and Cereal Ideas / 45
Granola Ideas / 46
Recipes / 46
Chapter Seven / Lunch: Midday Feasts . 55
Sandwich Suggestions / 56
Soups &. Such: Lunch Beyond Sandwiches / 57
Recipes / 57

Chapter Eight / Dinner: Meatless Fare . 67
Recipes / 68

Chapter Nine / Nutritious Nibbling .79
Suggestions for Gradual Natural Snack “Fudging” / 80
Naturally Good Snack Ideas / 81
Snacks for Special Occasions / 81
Recipes /83

Chapter Ten / Babies: Whole New Lives . 93
A Word About Breastfeeding / 95
Simple Foods for Baby / 96
Sample Menus /100

Chapter Eleven / Good Food for Special Problems . 103
Milk Substitutes / 105
Egg Substitutes / 106
Recipes / 107

Chapter Twelve / Odds and Ends . 119
Recipes / 120

Chapter Thirteen / Resource List: Where to Go From Here . 129
Reference Books / 130
Food Books For Moms, Babies, & Youngsters / 134
General Cookbooks / 141
Meatless Food Books / 144
Sprouting and Raw Food Books / 152
Miscellaneous Books / 154
Magazines & Newsletters / 156

Glossary . 161
Index. 166