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The THREE STEPS to ACHIEVING the

LL BALANCED APPROACH to FOOD:

1

Fill your pantry with nutrient-dense, whole foods.

2

Properly supply yourself with the basic kitchen equipment

and ingredient staples.

3

Create a relaxed and happy eating environment.

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Fill your pantry with nutrient-dense, whole foods—

including these awesome new ingredients.

I had so much fun coming up with a list of new,

fabulous, and unique ingredients to include in this

cookbook. (For a quick review of the ingredients

in my first book, see Stocking Your Pantry, page 348.) While I want y’all to have the vast majority of ingredients already in your pantry, I feel that it’s my responsibility and privilege to introduce new, healthy foods and flavors to you. In my first book, you learned about gooey, caramel-y medjool dates; crunchy, fiber-filled chia seeds; utterly versatile almond flour; and so much more. I have loved seeing y’all incorporate those gems into your weekly cooking routines, and I know you’ll feel the same way about these wonderful ingredients. To read more about their health benefits, see Sources for Nutritional and Dietary Information (page 350).

Coffee

Oh goodness, the coffee controversy! While I

included coffee in a smoothie recipe in my first book,

I didn’t go into any depth about this famous and

infamous beverage. Here’s the deal: I love coffee—the

flavor, the aroma, the experience of holding tight

to a warm, frothy mug first thing in the morning.

However, I am more caffeine-sensitive than most,

so I have to limit my consumption. Most people

can enjoy a moderate amount of coffee every day

(“moderate” will vary from person to person), while

feeling steadily energized and maintaining a regular

sleep schedule. In addition, responsible intake of

high-quality coffee can indeed be a boon to your

health. Consuming coffee has been shown to have

a beneficial impact on cardiovascular disease and

chronic liver disease, and it is antioxidant-rich. I

highly recommend consuming organic, fair-trade

coffee, which is free from pesticides and supports

humane labor practices. There are countless brands

that fall under this umbrella, with a variety of roasts

and strengths. I do not recommend consuming

excess coffee when pregnant (but go with what your