It took my husband and me around six years to conceive our first daughter. Before I was able to conceive, my doctor performed a laparoscopy. Once the diagnosis of endometriosis was confirmed, my doctor conducted surgery to remove the cysts and growths caused by the condition.
I feel blessed to have two wonderful daughters. To manage my endometriosis, I have made several changes to my diet, and I take daily supplements. These changes have helped me manage the pain and improve my overall health.
Now that you know a bit about my journey, let’s talk about something else. Are you interested in exploring some wonderful books with me? I’ll provide a brief summary of each book, and I hope to inspire you to live a healthier lifestyle as well.
1. Whole New You, Tia Mowry
I borrowed a wonderful book from my local library after discovering that Tia, whom I have always admired along with her sister Tamera, was diagnosed with endometriosis. This sparked my curiosity about her cookbook.
The book contains various recipes designed to help you achieve a balanced and healthier lifestyle. Tia shares insights about foods that can heal as well as those that may cause harm. It includes recipes for soups, main dishes, and desserts, providing a wealth of knowledge.
One section worth highlighting is the goals section, which is particularly useful for those new to a healthier lifestyle. Even if you've been eating healthy for a while, this list can still inspire you to set new objectives.
Additionally, Tia has included a 10-day meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. I am truly enjoying this book and sincerely believe it is worth your time, too!
2. Eat. Nourish. Glow, Amelia Freer
It is important to prioritize our physical well-being by actively listening to our bodies and providing them with the care they deserve. Each of our bodies is unique and deserves our full attention, nourishment, and affection. Recently, I came across a book that suggested keeping a food diary for two weeks to track our eating habits.
3. The Naked Foods Cookbook, Margaret Floyd/ James Barry
This book features a fantastic collection of whole-food recipes along with valuable advice on food preparation, shopping, and cooking. It includes a wide variety of recipes, ranging from soups and stews to desserts and salads. I find it especially helpful for meal prepping during the week, and it offers gluten-free recipes that are ideal for those on a gluten-free diet or anyone looking to explore gluten-free options.
One chapter that particularly stood out to me focused on cooking techniques. It was both informative and engaging, and I plan to experiment with some of the techniques in my own cooking.
Overall, I am thrilled to have added this book to my reading list, and I look forward to trying out some of the recipes in the coming weeks. Are you currently reading any interesting books? I would love to hear your recommendations, so please feel free to leave a comment below or reach out to me via email.
I am definitely going to check out the whole foods cookbook. We have been saying for a while now that we need some new recipes and ways to eat better and healthier. Keeping a food diary is scary for so many people. You like to tell yourself you're eating well until you document it all than it becomes very eye opening. Especially sugar. It is a tough habit to break but well worth it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you found some great information in these three books. I’m always on the hunt for new, healthy recipes, so I want to check these out. I love that meal plans are included — it takes the guesswork out of everything. I’m for anything that can make my life easier.
ReplyDelete"Eat. Nourish. Glow" by Amelia Freer is what I am reading right now. We sometime forget what we put in our bodies has a great impact of out how we feel. Thank you for these other book I can add to my bookshelf.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the recommendations and reviews of the books. It 's always interesting to try new recipes, even though I think that my eating habits are not bad at all. I'm especially intrigued by the new cooking techniques in the Naked Foods Cookbook by Margaret Floyd and James Barry. I'll take your advice to read this book.
Best,
~ Julia
This is such perfect timing. I have just been looking for a few good healthy books. Will check these out x
ReplyDeleteCurrently I'm reading Uncultivated by Andy Brennan. The Naked Foods Cookbook sounds very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful options for people looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I will definitely check one or two out.
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looks like a lovely read. I think I should add it my list to focus on better life quality not only entertain or educate.
ReplyDeleteI love reading books that help me to be healthier. I especially like the sound of Eat, Nourish, Glow. I’ll keep an eye out for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestions on books for a healthier lifestyle! I'm interested in Whole New You. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved Tia and her sister on the Disney channel. I will definitely need to check out her book!
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot about Whole New You and added it to my 'to read' list, but I hadn't picked it up yet. I will have to grab it and give it a read! I think it will be perfect for curling up in the hammock during my camping trips.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of those books before but all of them sounds amazing. The Naked Foods Cookbook is something that I would check out. I'm always up for trying out new and healthier recipes for my kids.
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