Powered by Plants: Nutrient-Loaded 30-Minute Meals to Help You Thrive - Hardcover

by Ocean Robbins (Author), Nichole Dandrea-Russert (Author)

Indulge in scrumptious, 30-minute plant-based recipes that deliver the essential nutrients you need for optimal health, from the founder of Food Revolution Network.

Are you seeking plant-based recipes that are hearty, homey, delicious, and easy to make? Do you want simple tips to add plenty of essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system, and overall health?

Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, decode the nutrients we all need--not just protein, fats, and carbs, but also fiber, omega-3s, and essential minerals like selenium, calcium, and zinc--and provide you with the knowledge to make a plant-based diet work for you.

This culinary treasure trove of nutrient-dense, time-efficient recipes offers more than just meals; these wholesome solutions are designed to deliver a variety of nutrients in every bite. In these pages, you will discover:

• Eight essential nutrients and how to obtain them from plant-based foods
• How to avoid common nutritional imbalances
• Over 60 quick meals that are nutritious yet satisfying

Whether you're passionate about a plant-based lifestyle, plant-curious, or anywhere in between, open your eyes to this satisfying world of flavors and wellness.

Author Biography

Ocean Robbins is a father and a husband; a gardener and a dancer; a TEDx speaker and best-selling author, as well as co-founder and CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network. Born in a log cabin and raised on food his family grew in their garden, his work is rooted in a health-conscious family legacy. Ocean's journey from founding the nonprofit YES! at age 16 to leading a global food revolution movement embodies his commitment to healthy people and a healthy planet. Ocean's best-selling books, 31-Day Food Revolution and Real Superfoods, offer practical guidance on adopting diets that benefit both human and planetary wellness. You can visit him online at foodrevolution.org.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, is Food Revolution Network's lead dietitian and recipe developer. Her focus is on plant-based eating for the body and the mind, and for the health of the planet. She is the author of The Fiber Effect and The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook, and co-author, with Ocean Robbins, of Real Superfoods. She's a nutrition spokesperson for The Weather Channel's AMHQ and Pattrn, and has been featured in Eating Well, Women's Health, Yoga Journal, Forbes Health, and Business Insider. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and rescue pup, Mariposa. You can visit her online at www.purelyplanted.com.