Healthy nutrient food recipes with clear explanation. The book is a greater option to indulge the actual food instead of depending on commercial supplements........

This is a fantastic cookbook to get you started on eating more healthy meals, with lots of information on what to eat and why. Good plant-based recipes.

I found several recipes in this book that my family will and has enjoyed. The recipes had ingredients that most kitchens have although there were some I was unable to find even in specialty grocery so left those items out and the directions were very easy to follow. Really nice cookbook

I've previously read The China Study, so the cookbook was a great addition to my recipe rotation. I eat a vegan diet, mostly hclf, so this book is fantastic if you want to try some healthy and delicious recipes. I recommend to read The China Study as well.

Exceptional!!!!! I want a copy of this for myself. I read The China Study several times. I have it in paperback and also on kindle and I do believe it is the way we are designed to eat. I have experienced many health benefits by switching to plant based eating. And as a result, I primarily follow a Whole Foods plant based diet. This has some very good recipes. I can’t rate it highly enough. As I have begun to collect plant based cookbooks this is now one of my favorites.

Highly recommended! Many thanks to the publisher via NetGalley and LeAnne Campbell for a digital edition to review.

Most people are considered either 1) those who eat to live or, 2) those who live to eat. The China Study Cookbook: Revised and Expanded Edition with Over 175 Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes, by the daughter of the man who did the original study, LeAnn Campbell, is definitely a cookbook for those who fit in category 1. There are benefits to eating a plant based diet with no added fat or sugar, and while many of these foods are quite good, when compared to foods made with meats, poultry, fat, sugar, etc. there is really no argument. The author raised two boys on the diet, conducted classes for others interested in following the China Study philosophy, and sold millions of copies of her cookbook.

Fortunately, there are differences in tastes, and no “foodometer” to tell us which actually tastes better, so most of us are free to choose which way we want to cook and eat. The results in following Campbell’s strict guidelines are amazing, In fact, the results of the study are amazing.

While several of the recipes in this cookbook are edible and quite good, the China Study Philosophy along with the strict guidelines, isn’t for everyone. There are foodies out there who would rather sacrifice a little nutrition for a lot of good food. Quite honestly, would you choose Baked Tofu Cubes or a recipe from Southern Living for crunchy cheesy bread cubes? (Both look quite similar, but…)

The one place this cookbook shines is in the salad department. Campbell has included several mouthwatering salads; the dressings have no oil, which takes some getting used to, but it’s easy to add a teaspoon or to if you feel it’s needed.

It was actually difficult to find recipes that “blew me away” in this cookbook; the breads I tried tended to be heavy and didn’t rise much. There are a few okay soups – Spicy Pumpkin Soup and Quick Three Bean Soup – passable but not exciting. Sandwiches include veggie subs, and wraps made with hummus. Thai Vegetable Curry has a flavorful sauce, but isn’t much different than our family recipe. Campbell has included some good side dishes, and desserts that are pretty and would be excellent if there weren’t a pastry shop nearby to compare them to.

On the upside, the photographs are beautiful, the recipes are well-written and concise, and everything is healthy. If you’re a tree-hugger, vegan, or tend to jump on diet bandwagons, this may be a book you are interested in.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

“The China Study Cookbook: Revised and Expanded Edition with Over 175 Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes” by LeAnne Campbell, PhD, is a fabulous update of the bestselling original — with even more delicious recipes and stunning new photography.

The new edition features easily prepared plant-based recipes (with no added fat and minimal sugar and salt) using locally grown organic produce whenever possible to boost nutritional value.

Yummy recipes include:
- Breakfast Home-Fry Hash
- Fabulous Sweet Potato Enchiladas
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
- Cheese(less) Cake
- Chipotle Quinoa Salad
- Green Banana Cassava Soup
- Spinach Mushroom Eggplant Rolls
- Yucca con Cebollas
- And more!

Highly recommended!

Pub Date 05 Jun 2018

Thanks to BenBella Books and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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WFPB, whole food plant-based, is an amazing way to eat. The food looks delicious and the many recipes are fairly easy to make. I am definitely not opposed to incorporating many of these ideas and recipes in my daily life. If you’re going to go complete WFPB, this is the book to guide you in the process. AMAZING!

So now you don't know what to eat? Maybe you read the China Study and were stumped. Maybe your teen has decided not to eat meat or dairy. Perhaps you're someone who'd love to try a starch and vegetable-based diet (like recommended @ drmcdougall.com), you may be scratching your head. Here's the solution.

You'll find good recipes and suggestions for substitutions so you don't feel like you're being deprived of your favorite foods. It's packaged in a pretty format with clear text and descriptions - and good photos.

I became a vegan year ago - not by choice but because of a health crisis. I wish I'd had this book when I started. You'll be glad you picked up a copy. And your body will thank you.

I found this book to be very useful, not just in recipes, but in preparing recipes on a busy schedule and tips on better storage of recipes. I often hear how eating healthy can be more expensive or more timely than the quick unhealthy choices many of us make. I think that this book could be very successful in changing that mindset for most individuals who are willing to put the time in to learn to better save them time in the future. Fantastically written and laid out.

I read and purchase many cookbooks, but this one is very different. I read each page, admired the photos and loved every recipe. The ingredients are easy to find, substitutes are mentioned and I’m anxious to put down the book and start cooking. I know my picky eaters will enjoy each recipe.
The Author LeAnne Campbell includes her family which gives it a personal touch. It’s more than a table of contents, recipes and an index. It’s a book I want in my kitchen...

Although I am not altogether with the no eggs and no dairy, I find this book top notch and chock full of nutritious, delicious, healthy recipes. I was impressed with the contents of The China Study Cookbook! Outstanding!

This book completely exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to incorporate more plant based meals into their lives.
As recent converts (within the last year) to a whole foods, plant based diet, my husband and I seemed to be getting increasingly unstuck when it came to deciding ‘what’s for dinner tonight’. Whilst we had a good amount of ‘go-to’ recipes which we cycled weekly, we still often felt uninspired, and somewhat overwhelmed in trying to find and convert random online recipes to suit our plant based, low sugar, no oil, gluten free demands.
Whilst this book does contain many ‘gluten type’ flour recipes; and very delicious they do sound, there are certainly more than enough ‘gluten free’ recipes to make this book a valuable addition to even a household, like ours. In addition I’m quite sure that many of the gluten containing recipes could be very easily modified make them gluten free.

When your mouth is watering just reading the book you know your onto a winner. Reading away thinking, I’d make that, we can eat that, page after page of tempting recipes.
The ingredients called for are generally those which are readily available, and certainly many are those which anyone already following a whole foods plant based diet would possibly already have on hand. A few recipes call for a few slightly more exotic ingredients (depending where you live I guess), but most I have seen at some point; in the larger supermarkets.
There are recipes to cover all bases; breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, snacks. sauces, jams, dressings, bakes. Quick recipes, longer recipes, food and flavours from all around the world.
I simply cant praise the content of this book enough, its simply packed full of recipes, and it is clear that the author knows exactly what she is talking about; and that these are tried and tested recipes
I personally was delighted to see several pie crust recipes; which have completely opened up our dessert and special occasion possibilities henceforth.
Ah special occasions…. Yes… I can already see many of the books recipes becoming staples of our more special dinners and get-togethers. I’m literally excited by the book, and I know without a doubt that it will be very well used.
I think this book would make a great gift (even if to yourself) to those seeking a healthier way of eating; and it must surely tick all the boxes for those seeking a healthy eating/plant based/whole foods/vegan cookbook.
5/5

Even though I have not read the China Study Book, I have read some many good things about it. As i read The China Study Cookbook, I was amazed by some of the delicious and easy to make recipes. I was also more amazed at some of the recipes that hit close to home. Growing up in the Dominican Republic some of the recipes on the China Study Cookbook, such as the Fiesta Potato Salad made with potatoes, beets and carrots, brought lovely memories. Cassava (Yuca) con Cebollas another staple item in our household, especially for breakfast and/or lunch, paired along with a delicious Chocolate Dominicana.

Other items that I can't wait to try are the smoothies. The Mixed Berry Smoothie and Mango Lassi are on my to make list.

Lastly, I found it interesting to learn when shopping for fruits and veggies to buy frozen vegetables and fruits as they often have higher nutrient content than the fresh ones.

I actually own the original The China Study Cookbook and love it! This one is an updated and revised version with new recipes!

This cookbook is amazing! I first read the China Study book years ago and I was so impressed by the quality of the book. T. Colin Campbell advocates for a plant based diet to improve longevity and quality of life and his famous study is very well backed, scientifically. This cookbook really takes the knowledge you learn in that book to the next level as it includes healthful recipes that can really improve quality of life.

The recipes are fantastic. Relatively simple to make with fairly easy to find and well known recipes. I really appreciate this as a busy mom. I am excited to integrate the new recipes in this version into our diet.

If you eat plant-based or are looking to even make just one of your meals healthier each day, this book is absolutely an essential! There are so many scrumptious pictures throughout too, which is always a plus for me! This book is definitely one of my very favorite cookbooks!!

This cookbook is written by the daughter of ine of the pioneers of the whole foods plant based way of life and it is chockful of exciting recipes.
I found about six in the soup section alone. This is an excellent book which is going to be in my all time favorite cookbooks.

I was pleased to receive a copy of The China Study Cookbook from BenBella Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. The author, LeAnne Campbell, PhD, is the daughter of a co-author of the original 2004 book The China Study. Both the book and the related information from the documentary Forks Over Knives have contributed to the ongoing interest in the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet. That way of eating is my personal preference, so I was looking forward to some new recipes.

I somehow assumed the author’s doctorate was in something related to nutrition, but it is in education. Specifically, she has 30 years of experience in “designing and directing education initiatives, specifically leadership programs, professional development workshops, conferences and curriculum development workshops.” Neither good nor bad in terms of her qualifications to write a cookbook, just information.

The book is arranged in chapters focusing on different menu areas, such as entrees, breakfasts, etc. There are a ton of beautiful pictures of food, and many good recipes. I think it is a good choice for people moving into eating a plant-based diet, as there are lots of relatively simple dishes, including things like spaghetti and fajitas which may already be things people like, but maybe they haven’t done them without meat.

My main criticism is that I HATE cookbooks that don’t include nutritional information for the recipes. That wouldn’t have been that hard to include, and for me it would have bumped this up to at least 4 stars, maybe 5…without it, I give it 3 stars.

BenBella Books and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The China Study Cookbook: Revised and Expanded Edition. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

This plant-based (vegan) cookbook includes information about the lifestyle choice and recipes to tempt the taste buds. There is definitely a health benefit to many of these recipes, with well balanced and tasty offerings. I agree with many of the claims that the author has made regarding eating less processed and less sugar, but the removal of fats - even olive oil - is simply not 100% healthy. I understand taking out the eggs and butter fats from the recipes, in order to preserve the animal free environment, but I am not sure what is truly gained from taking out the fats. The human body needs fats to survive and ones like olive oil have great health benefits.

The China Study Cookbook is a comprehensive look at the vegan diet, from breakfast, to dinner, to snacks, and everything in between. There are recipes such as Scrambled Tofu and Favorite French Toast, which are designed to replicate the more familiar animal based options. Those who choose the vegan lifestyle reject the idea of eating animal products, so I cannot see the point to making recipes that pay homage to the original ones. That being said, there are some standouts like Seasoned Barley Mushroom Soup, so hearty and comforting on a cold day. Asian Ginger Cabbage Salad has a citrus based sauce that is tangy and delicious. Baked Tofu completes the dish, although they could be omitted for a lighter start to your meal. Vegetarians and meat eaters can easily adapt the recipes in this book to include eggs, milk, and oils, giving the finished dishes more of the textures and flavors that they recognize. I would recommend The China Study Cookbook to those who practice the vegan lifestyle or are thinking about ways to incorporate healthier eating into their lives.

The China Study Cookbook offers recipes that are based on the following foods: Fruits, Grains, Leaves, Roots, Legumes, Flowers, Nuts, Mushrooms. These recipes focus more on nutrients and less on “macros.”

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I won't lie, when I first started 'The China Study Cookbook' I thought it would hold actual Chinese recipes. Yes, perhaps I should have read the blurb or the book's tag line better. However, even once I knew what kind of recipes the book actually contained I was very interested. Don't get me wrong, I love a good beef burger and chicken and tuna are amongst my favourites. But I like switching it up and do think that meat shouldn't be an every day thing. So I happily started my reading of LeAnna Campbell's cookbook.

Following her father's plant-based 'The China Study' philosophy, Campbell's 'The China Study Cookbook'contains a whole range of recipes, from sauces and smoothies to breakfast pancakes and salads. For me, what's key in recipes is that they need to be straightforward. Don't tell me a whole story, thereby confusing me about the steps to follow, just give me a list of ingredients and a clear run through of the cooking process. That is what Campbell does. In the Introduction she lays out her family's philosophy, without becoming too judgy about being vegan. The rest of the book is very straightforward. She includes little memories in the introductions to new sections but the food is vry much central to the book. Some of the ingredients had me scratching my head a bit since I'm not quite sure where to get some of them, but that is part of the joy of discovering new recipes. There are a good few recipes I will definitely try out, like the smoothies, her Herb Bread and most of the salads.

If you want to spice up your normal cuisine and introduce some truly different, plant-based recipes, then 'The China Study Cookbook' will provide you with plenty of inspiration.