I bought this book for the recipes; they are SOS free. Which is to say, no sugar, oil, or salt.
Why no sugar? It is addictive, has no nutritional value, and has many calories. That's obvious to everyone. But sugary treats taste good. I'm assured that over time I'll get past the addictive nature of sugar.
Why no salt? It is also addictive, affects blood pressure, and according to Jeff Novick, has been associated with "stomach cancer, osteoporosis, edema, gastro-esophageal reflux disease,
headache, angina, left ventricular hypertrophy, arteriosclerosis, and
autoimmune problems."
Why no oil? It is extremely calorie dense, and ... well, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr MD of the Cleveland Clinic says it best in this video.
Anyway, it turns out that before getting to the cookbook, Chef AJ has a brief personal story about her path towards a plant-based whole food approach to eating and cooking, and why she omits sugar, oil, and salt from her recipes. This section was interesting and engaging.
I've yet to try the recipes but having read through a few, I'm optimistic. Also, the author shares information on her web page, chefajwebsite.com.
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