The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook - by Hari Pulapaka & Jenneffer Pulapaka (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the ultimate guide to heart health with The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier heart with over 100 easy, oil-free, and salt-free recipes designed not only to prevent and reverse heart disease but also to tantalize your taste buds with delicious flavors.

Written by lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka and professional chef Hari Pulapaka, The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook combines culinary expertise with medical knowledge to create an essential collection of recipes so flavorful, it's almost impossible to tell they're good for you.

Why Choose a Plant-Based Diet?

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. Research shows that a plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, oil-free diet, combined with regular exercise, not only reduces the risk of heart disease but is also crucial for recovery. Embrace a healthier lifestyle with recipes that support heart health and overall well-being.

What's Inside The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook

- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert Recipes: Start your day with Blueberry and Oats Pancakes or enjoy a hearty Sweet Potato, Kale, and Mushroom Scramble. Savor a Roasted Vegetable Tikka Masala Curry for dinner or indulge in a Green Chile and Corn Chowder.

- Pantry Staples and Special Seasoning Blends: Stock your kitchen with essential ingredients and unique seasoning blends to enhance your meals.

- Soups and Sauces: Warm up with Rapini, Garlic, and White Bean Soup or try the Plantain and Lima Bean Mofongo.

- Healthy Eating Habits: Learn key habits for a healthier heart with our comprehensive primer.

Transform your diet and improve your heart health with The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook. Order your copy today and start your journey to a healthier, happier you!

Review Quotes

"I have used The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook in my home and shared it with my patients. It is a 'must-have' addition for anyone looking for health, flavor, color and the joy of healthy eating."
--Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity

"...an information-packed cookbook filled with appealing recipes and photos, accompanied by down-to-earth explanations of nutrition facts. I found myself tagging several recipes I want to try! Order a copy and get inspired!"
--Susan Ungaro, former President of the James Beard Foundation

"...chockful of delicious recipes, nutritional infomation, meal planning tips and essential pantry supplies. This collection of recipes makes it easy and enjoyable to add more plant-based dishes to your diet."
--Lauren Titus, Editor-in-Chief, Edible Northeast Florida

"Who better to help us find delicious ways to improve our health? This book is filled with amazing recipes and tips on how to both eat deliciously and in ways better for you and the planet."
--Katherine Miller, former VP of Impact, James Beard Foundation and author of At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy

"I love this book! Often, it can be confusing to understand what is healthy and the idea of cooking healthy food can seem intimidating. Jenneffer and Hari have busted through those barriers with tasty recipes and loads of helpful, easy-to-understand tips for living a heart healthy life."
--Carter Headrick, Health Policy Consultant and former Director of State and Community Obesity Policy Initiatives, American Heart Association

"This book is a feature on my kitchen counter. The delicious recipes accompanied by easy-to-understand nutrition information and beautiful photos inspire me to find joy and health in cooking again."
--Eric Kessler, James Beard Foundation Trustee Emeritus

About the Author

Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPM, is a Board Certified Physician Diplomate in Lifestyle Medicine. A trained podiatric surgeon who specializes in diabetic limb salvage, she is the founder of DeLand Foot and Leg Center. A Certified Sommelier, she also has 15+ years of experience in menu planning and event design in the restaurant industry and has been a featured sommelier at the James Beard Foundation House. Along with her professional chef husband Hari Pulapaka, she founded Cress Restaurant and they both live in DeLand, FL.

Hari Pulapaka, PhD, is a professional chef and co-founder of Cress Restaurant. In 2017, Hari launched a company, Global Cooking School, LLC. Born and raised in Mumbai, he acquired an Associate of Applied Science in the Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu-Orlando in 2004. Hari is a Worldchefs Certified Master Chef and Certified Executive Chef of the American Culinary Federation with four James Beard Award semifinalist nods as Best Chef-South and multiple Food & Wine People's Best Chef recognitions. He has been recognized as a GRIST 50 fixer for his innovative and active work in the area of food waste reduction and has also been a featured chef at the 2018 James Beard Awards in Chicago. He is currently a full-time, tenured Associate Professor of Mathematics at Stetson University. He is the author of Dreaming in Spice. He is married to Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka and they live in DeLand, FL.

David L. Katz, MD, MPH, is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine, with particular expertise in nutrition. He is a former President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine; the American College of Physicians; and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.