Book Nook - The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook

The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook by acclaimed chefs and health advocates, Jenneffer Pulapaka and Hari Pulapaka, has recipes galore for plant-based cooking. Whether you want a quick meal, a nutritious dinner, or a heart-healthy dessert, this essential cookbook offers over 100 meticulously crafted recipes designed to lower blood pressure, reverse heart disease, and support cardiac recovery.

Foreword writer David L. Katz, MD, MPH from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine believes the book helps people to "benefit from the transformative power of food as medicine, and still find delight in eating every day."

Why Plant-Based?

A plant-based diet is not just a trend; it’s a scientifically-backed approach to achieving optimal health. Research has shown that plant-based diets can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Specifically, individuals who adopt a plant-based diet can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 52%.

Key Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet:

•  Heart Health: Reduces cholesterol levels and lowers blood pressure.
•  Weight Management: Helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces obesity rates.
•  Disease Prevention: Lowers the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

Delicious & Nutritious Recipes

The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook contains over 100 whole‑food recipes to help cardiac patients eat well on the road to wellness, including Buckwheat Banana Pancakes, Heart-Healthy Bolognese, Strawberry & Coconut Ice-Cream, Quinoa & Black Bean Burger, Whole Wheat Crepes with Strawberries, Vegetable Paella, Chia & Banana Pudding, Breakfast Sausage with Heart-Healthy Gravy, Shepherd's Pie with Brussels Sprouts, and so much more.

About the Authors

Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPM, is a Board-Certified podiatric surgeon and a certified sommelier. Hari Pulapaka, PhD, is a four-time James Beard Award semifinalist and a certified executive chef. Together, they bring a unique blend of culinary expertise and medical knowledge to create recipes that are not only delicious but also scientifically designed to promote heart health. 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.