Cook & Read: 5 Books & Veggie-Based Recipes to Feed Your Soul

Become informed about plant-based eating with these 5 books that delve into plant-based recipes and the science behind eating vegetarian or vegan. 

• Try our vegetarian and plant-based cookbook, Global Fusion Cuisine with 70+ recipes, including mains, sides, and desserts. 
• Read up on plant-based diets with books like The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition. 
• You’ll get scientific input, health outcomes, and a number of plant-based recipes from these books. 

Shop now for our Global Fusion Cuisine Cookbook with its 70+ vegetarian and plant-based recipes. 

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Have you ever considered becoming a vegan or a vegetarian? Plant-based diets are one easy way to help impact the environment in a positive way. Plant-based diets lower demand for animal agriculture, which is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, uses vast stretches of land, and consumes large quantities of freshwater. Plant-based eating is an alternative to animal agriculture and can help reduce emissions and free up land and water resources.  

Our veggie blend is perfect for vegans and vegetarians looking to help heal the earth. It’s used on plant-based meals like vegetable stir fry. Veggie blend is featured in our cookbook, Global Fusion Cuisine – Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes. 

There are a lot of resources out there to help you along the journey to plant-based eating. Some of them are scientific guides to plant-based eating, like The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition, while others are cookbooks—like ours—that feature delicious plant-based recipes.  

Here are the top five books to read on plant-based diets: 

1. Global Fusion Cuisine – Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes by Anne Toba. This cookbook features vegetarian and plant-based recipes that are perfect for families and culinary explorers mastering West African flavors. Dive into a world of flavor and conscious cuisine with over 70 recipes from Yaji Spice. This cookbook includes easy-to-make mains, sides, desserts, and plant-based dishes to deliver inspired culinary experiences direct from your kitchen.  
   
   This book is dedicated to the women spice farmers of Africa who take care of the land and the next generation of African youth.  10% of all proceeds go to Ripplesinafrica.org to invest back into their livelihoods and businesses.   
   
   The author, Anne Toba, is an expert chef with years of experience.  
2. The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition by Rhiannon Lambert. This guide equips you with everything you need to know about plant-based eating. It covers everything from vegan diets, sustainability, physical and mental health, and nutrition. It features informative graphics, which make it easier to make informed decisions about your health and the health of the planet.
3. Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health by Gene Stone. This accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. It includes success stories of converts to plant-based eating, the many benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet, a helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet, and 125 plant-based recipes. 
4. The Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan by Heather Nicholds. Holistic nutritionist Heather Nicholds created a 3-week action plan for eating plant-based meals that is easy to follow. Plus, she provides more than 100 easy, delicious plant-based recipes for you to prepare in the kitchen. The Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan is equal parts action plan and simple recipes.
5. The Ultimate Age-Defying Plan by Mark Reinfeld and Ashley Boudet. This comprehensive roadmap will guide you to living a long, vital life using plant-based cuisine and simple self-care rituals. Each chapter covers a different area of health, including neurological health to cardiovascular health, bone health, eye and vision, and digestive health, as well as protection against major diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer. Each section also comes with simple vegan recipes that have seven ingredients or less. 

There are many guides to vegan and plant-based eating, but these five will give you a good starting place. You’ll get scientific input, health outcomes, and a number of plant-based recipes. Our cookbook Global Cuisine – Vegetarian and Plant-Based Recipes offers 70+ recipes alone, several of which feature mixed vegetable seasoning, veggie blend. It delivers a kick to dishes such as stews and vegetables. Every plant-based meal is one step closer to a healthier earth, so head to the kitchen and start cooking.