“Far more than just another cookbook of ‘simply delicious recipes’, From Chronically Ill to Vibrantly Well provides a concise roadmap to radiant good health. The author writes in a clear, warm and joyful style that never overwhelms, but rather inspires and informs.â€
––Rosemary Gladstar, best-selling author and “Godmother of Modern American Herbalismâ€
“From the recipes to the backstory to the positive encouragement this book provides, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It has certainly inspired me to continue on my plant-based lifestyle and added many more recipe ideas to my meal plan.â€
––Tierney Heap, First Soloist Royal Ballet, London
Judy was chronically ill for over a decade. This version of a plant-based diet –– without soy, corn, wheat, or yeast –– was instrumental in her recovery. Now vibrantly well, Judy wrote this cookbook and resource to help guide others on similar healing journeys. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired –– or are you well, and trying to maintain vibrant health? In either case, this book is at your service.
Who will benefit most from this cookbook and healthy eating guide?
- Anyone transitioning to a plant-based diet, including novices in the kitchen and those weaning off the standard American diet
- Seasoned cooks looking to expand their plant-based dinner repertoires
- Anyone interested in eating clean in a toxic world.
This is not just another plant-based cookbook! What makes it unique?
- There are 111 gluten-free, whole-food, plant-based recipes without soy, corn, wheat, or yeast –– and they are delicious!
- Over 50 recipes do not contain added oil; many more can become oil-free by following the directions for sautéing in broth.
- Many recipes offer optional omnivore variations for those still transitioning to a plant-based diet, and to make meal preparation easier in a mixed-diet household.
- The easy-to-read instructions are clearly presented and complete.
- Illustrations help explain certain steps and techniques.
- Beautiful accompanying recipe photos are easily accessible online at www.alifewellplanted.com. Your recipe comments, questions, and photos can be posted in this community.
-  Many recipes include scannable QR codes –– scan the code, and the companion photo will pop up on your smartphone.
Who is the author, Judy DeLorenzo?
Judy earned the plant-based nutrition certificate offered through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and has also studied herbalism, and homeopathy. She is a certified holistic health practitioner with advanced training in Transformational Energy Healing. She is also the founding director of a large childcare center established in 1990.
Judy believes that we must treat our bodies with respect by eating pure, whole, super-nutritious foods. Growing, cooking, and eating organic plant foods has been Judy’s lifelong passion; her husband is the (micro) farmer and she’s the (micro) farmer’s wife. They are blessed with three children.
