Bravo!: Health Promoting Meals from the TrueNorth Health Kitchen
Paperback – April 10, 2012
Description
The growing popularity of a vegan lifestyle is exemplified in the profusion of superb recipes comprising " Bravo! Health Promoting Meals from the TrueNorth Health Kitchen. A 160-page compendium of health-promoting and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes from the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California, ably compiled by executive chef Ramses Bravo, the dishes range from Coconut-Vanilla Granola; to Chayote-Apple Slaw; to Toasted Barley and Tomato Stew; to Peach-Blueberry Crisp. Enhanced with informed and informative opening chapters on 'Getting Started' and 'The Basics', Bravo will prove to be an exceptionally popular addition to personal, family, and community library Vegetarian & Vegan cookbook collections. --The Midwest Book Review - July 2012 Ramses Bravo is the executive chef for TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California, where his delicious, healthful meals have inspired a dietary rebirth for thousands of people who have transformed their lives at the center. Ramses has worked in numerous hotels and restaurants over his 14-year career, including a position as executive chef for the renowned Kenwood Inn and Spa in California.
Features & Highlights
- Bravo! is a collection of delicious, health-promoting recipes from the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California. These recipes are at the core of a food-based treatment strategy to help regulate weight and safeguard against disease. More than 7,000 people have recovered from numerous chronic diseases, including diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension following their program. Chef Ramses BravoÂs exquisite vegan cuisine combines simple, fresh wholesome ingredients that are converted into gourmet meals that burst with color and nutrition. Completely SOS (salt-,oil-, and sugar-free), these meals are low in calories, free of harmful saturated fats and cholesterol, and rich in nutrients and fiber. Included are tips and guidelines to help readers easily transition to a diet of nutritional excellence, along with 14 days of menus to get them started. Nutritional analyses accompany all of the recipes and menus. Color photos verify how visually appealing these dishes are.
