Franklin is a popular firefly from Missouri that quickly becomes an outcast when he is moved to Alaska, where there are no fireflies. He allows his circumstances to dictate his actions and emotions. He finds himself with the wrong crowd, doing things he wouldn’t think of doing and living in shame and fear of being caught. One night, his world is turned upside down, and he is reminded how important family really is.

Almond flour has taken the culinary world by storm! Because it’s made from a nut, not a grain, almond flour is gluten-free and has become a popular alternative to wheat flour and other grain-based flours, particularly among followers of specialty eating plans, including paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, specific-carbohydrate, low-carbohydrate, and high-protein diets. Popular vegan cookbook author Beverly Lynn Bennett shares more than 80 recipes that feature almond flour, along with helpful t...

Grown as a staple crop for centuries in North, Central, and South America, chia seeds were highly prized by Aztec warriors and athletes for the sustained energy they provided. An excellent source of low-fat, plant-based protein and both soluble and insoluble fiber, chia seeds also contain eight times the amount of essential fatty acids (EFAs) found in salmon. Reported health benefits of eating chia seeds include decreased inflammation and joint pain, lowered cholesterol levels, increased e...

Often referred to as “King Kale” or the “Queen of Greens” by health aficionados and kale devotees, this cruciferous veggie is an excellent source of essential vitamins, rich in minerals, high in complete protein, and a phenomenal source of antioxidants. Author Beverly Lynn Bennett shows how incredibly easy it is to deliciously incorporate kale into your daily diet and reap its numerous health benefits. From breakfast smoothies and scrambles and luncheon burgers and soups to dinner stews or...

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or illness, but long-term inflammation can silently turn on us, becoming a danger to our health. This guide explains how chronic inflammation damages cells and can lead to asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, there are natural solutions to keep chronic inflammation in check. Our food choices can make a crucial difference. Learn how to design an anti-inflammatory diet b...

Sexual intimacy is an intrinsic part of a healthy lifestyle, but how does what we eat affect what happens between the sheets? Vegan fitness expert Ellen Jaffe Jones and cardiologist Joel Kahn join forces to spotlight the latest research on how a vegan diet can enhance sexual vigor and satisfaction and boost libido for men and women alike. Recent studies have drawn a direct connection between erectile dysfunction and heart disease. Dr. Kahn offers vital information for how to prevent or rev...

Ellen Jaffe Jones and Beverly Lynn Bennett are a dream team when it comes to sharing knowledge on the vegan lifestyle and good food. You'll discover essential strategies for the single vegan cook, including how to set up the kitchen for one, plan exciting meals and menus, shop for fresh produce, choose the right tools and equipment, trim prep time, and save money. Both neophytes and experienced cooks will benefit from the valuable tips for extending the shelf life of produce, determining w...

Maca—grown in the high plateaus of the Andes mountains in central Peru and Bolivia—has been cultivated for over three thousand years. Widely praised as a superfood and credited with boosting stamina, energy, libido, and fertility, maca also functions as an adaptogen, a natural substance that stimulates the body to heal whatever is out of balance. Maca has been recommended for decades by both conventional and alternative health care practitioners worldwide. Beverly Lynn Bennett reviews maca...

Inflammation is the body’s response to an injury, and it’s an essential part of the healing process. However, chronic inflammation caused by the effects of poor diet, smoking, obesity, stress, and environmental toxins can instigate or exacerbate a wide range of illnesses, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s. Here is a science-based dietary approach that helps protect against this hidden danger to health. Vegan chef Beverly Lynn Bennett presents an ove...

Simmer and serve delicious south European cuisine with 101 easy slow cooker recipes.This delectable Mediterranean cookbook gives you over one hundred simple and filling meals packed with the fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains and heart-healthy fats traditional to Greece, Italy, and Spain. By making Mediterranean cookbook recipes in your slow cooker, you will not only save time in the kitchen, but you will also create savory and wholesome meals fit for the...

You eat normally for five days a week – women consume 2,000 calories and men 2,500 a day – and then restrict your calorie intake for the other two days (500 calories a day for women and 600 for men). And the concept is taking the world by storm.Mixing 5:2 with a long-term diet like WW is likely to facilitate weight loss.You can adopt 5:2 approaches to lose weight. Either have 2 meals daily out of 5 from this book or you can select any 2 days in a week to eat recipes from this book.I...

The quality of protein in a vegan diet may not be as high as in other diets. If you plan your meals to include a wide variety of plant foods, however, it is possible to have a relatively high-protein vegan diet A well-planned vegan diet can help control obesity and prevent and manage chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, according to a position paper released by the ADA. The ADA also reported that vegetarian and vegan diets tend to be lower in saturated fat a...