The Essential Edible Pharmacy

If you eat food, you need this book! Sophie Manolas is a straight-talking, down-to-earth clinical nutritionist who is passionate about showing people how they can eat their way to being the greatest, healthiest version of themselves. In The Essential Edible Pharmacy she takes over 60 of the most commonly available nutrient-dense foods (covering everything from leafy greens to root vegetables and legumes, from herbs and spices to fruits, nuts and seeds), and with great warmth, enthusiasm and knowledge explains exactly why each of these foods is so good for you. This is then followed with a simple and delicious recipe for each ingredient that will entice even the fussiest tastebuds. Over 60 simple yet mouth-wateringly delicious recipes are included, such as Wholesome Lentil Dahl; Chicken, Mushroom and Ginger Hot Pot; Spinach, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers; Decadent Brazil Nut Truffles; Baked Apples with Macadamia Crumble; and Salted Coconut and Strawberry Semifreddo. Fully illustrated throughout with gorgeous photographs of fresh produce and flavoursome recipes, this is a practical and beautiful reference book that will both entertain and educate. Supercharge your health and tingle your taste buds into life with The Essential Edible Pharmacy.

“"...shows you how to cook with nutritious, but often overlooked foods."”

"Australian clinical nutritionist Sophie Manolas takes over 60 nutrient-dense foods and ...explains why it so good for you and provides a recipe on how to use it." Australian Ageing Agenda
"Sophie shows the reader that eating delicious foods that are also healthy is not a difficult process" Have a Go News
"“This is such an inspirational book for jaded cooks and those who wish to discover the joys of healthy eating." Blue Wolf Reviews
"heal and nourish your body, mind and soul. Take 60 of the most commonly available nutrient dense foods - add in beautiful recipes and you will have a simple delicious way to improve your mind and supercharge your health." Mindfood
"Eat yourself healthy. A book reveals how what you eat can help you avoid illness". Herald Sun
"Defying food fads, Sophie’s refreshing approach will inspire you to take eating well out of the too-hard basket, and fill your shopping trolley with a wider, more nourishing repertoire of everyday fresh foods". The Cove Magazine
"Whether you want to improve your skin health, gain more energy, clean your liver, boost your immunity, fight inflammation or protect against cancer, this beautiful full-colour reference guide will send you in the right direction" Hip Little One
"a practical and beautiful reference book" Bare Essentials Magazine
"Fully illustrated with gorgeous photographs...practical reference book."
"... with great warmth, enthusiasm and knowledge explains exactly why each of these foods is so good for you."
"shows you how to cook with nutritious, but often over looked foods"
"Essential Edible Pharmacy takes a broad and comprehensive look at commonly available foods and examines how they can contribute to maintaining great health and prevent the onset of disease. This is aimed at simplifying the process of making the best dietary choices, and to show you that all whole foods, in their own way, are ‘superfoods’."

Sophie Manolas is a clinical nutritionist whose rural childhood taught her the importance of the home vegetable patch and fresh produce. After qualifying in Nutritional Medicine, Sophie established her own practice, and has achieved great success with her down-to-earth approach.

Your essential guide to no-nonsense, deliciously healthful eating! Clinical nutritionist Sophie Manolas is passionate about showing people how they can eat their way to the greatest, healthiest version of themselves using foods from the local supermarket. In The Essential Edible Pharmacy she takes over 60 of the most commonly available nutrient-dense foods and explains exactly why each of them is so good for you. Then, in her straight-talking, down-to-earth style, she shares simple, delicious recipes using these ingredients, resulting in meals that are packed with luscious flavours and nutritional goodness. Sophie's approach doesn't require a radical lifestyle change or expensive, hard-to-find ingredients - this is everyday eating for anyone to enjoy. Recipes include Wholesome Lentil Dahl; Chicken, Mushroom and Ginger Hot Pot; Spinach, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers; Decadent Brazil Nut Truffles; Baked Apples with Macadamia Nut Crumb≤ Strawberry and Salted Coconut Semifreddo. Illustrated throughout with gorgeous photographs, this is a practical yet beautiful reference book that will inspire and educate. Supercharge your health and tingle your taste buds into life with The Essential Edible Pharmacy.

If you eat food, you need this book! Sophie Manolas is a straight-talking, down-to-earth clinical nutritionist who is passionate about showing people how they can eat their way to being the greatest, healthiest version of themselves. In The Essential Edible Pharmacy she takes over 60 of the most commonly available nutrient-dense foods (covering everything from leafy greens to root vegetables and legumes, from herbs and spices to fruits, nuts and seeds), and with great warmth, enthusiasm and knowledge explains exactly why each of these foods is so good for you. This is then followed with a simple and delicious recipe for each ingredient that will entice even the fussiest tastebuds. Over 60 simple yet mouth-wateringly delicious recipes are included, such as Wholesome Lentil Dahl; Chicken, Mushroom and Ginger Hot Pot; Spinach, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers; Decadent Brazil Nut Truffles; Baked Apples with Macadamia Crumble; and Salted Coconut and Strawberry Semifreddo. Fully illustrated throughout with gorgeous photographs of fresh produce and flavoursome recipes, this is a practical and beautiful reference book that will both entertain and educate. Supercharge your health and tingle your taste buds into life with The Essential Edible Pharmacy .

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