Mind Food: Plant-Based Recipes for Positive Mental Health | Award-Winning Cookbook
Mind Food is a delicious and revolutionary invitation to eating whole foods with a mind-nourishing twist, designed to boost mood and promote mental health. Winner of the Natural Health/Health & Wellbeing ‘Healthy Cookbook’ Award 2023, this cookbook is based on years of research into how food affects our mental well-being.
Created by Lauren Lovatt, the founder of the Plant Academy and the mind behind Feed Your Mind Candy, this cookbook presents an empowering approach to food and well-being. As a plant-based chef and food educator, Lovatt emphasizes the powerful connection between food and emotional balance.
The book focuses on whole, plant-based ingredients, including legumes, healthy fats, whole grains, and tonic herbs. Each recipe is designed to boost both mood and energy levels, promoting mental clarity and overall well-being. The recipes are divided by seasons to ensure you get the most out of fresh, seasonal produce, and maximize its benefits for your body and mind.
Some of the standout recipes include:
- Kimchi and black bean tostadas that are flavourful and brain-boosting
- Pumpkin arancini packed with healthy fats and vibrant vegetables
- CBD stir-fry with wild rice, ginger, and sunflower seeds for stress relief
- Mind food fry-up of qi beans, scrambled tofu, caramelized tomatoes, and smoked mushrooms for energy
Mind Food is more than just a cookbook; it’s a holistic guide to nurturing your mental health through food, with seasonal tonics and mindful recipes to nourish both the mind and the body. It’s a must-have for those looking to eat well, feel better, and live more consciously.
Perfect for plant-based eaters and those looking for a holistic approach to mental health, Mind Food will inspire and empower you to connect with your food, your health, and your world.