Meals That Heal – One Pot

This is a well-researched, informative, and accessible book for implementing anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle changes.

The first few (researched and referenced) chapters explain the science behind different types of inflammation and provide lots of guidance for minimizing inflammation. I particularly liked the "Jump Start" sections, which had quick and easy suggestions that extended beyond nutrition.

The recipes are simple but colorful and flavorful. A range of dietary preferences in covered and this is done in a much cleaner way than other cookbooks I have seen (meaning there are simple notes at the end rather than dozens of paragraphs in the instructions).

There are some liberties taken with the "one pot" concept. For example, dressings are instructed to be mixed in a separate container, when they could be easily made first in the mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients added after. I also wanted to see more "set it and forget it" Instant Pot recipes.

I appreciate that there were symbols categorizing meals by cooking method and dietary restriction, but the way they were designed wasn't particularly helpful. They are made to look like periodic elements, which is confusing when you know and associate the actual period elements. It would be much more helpful to have different colors or graphics to distinguish between the categories, including distinction between cooking method and dietary preference.

Thank you to the The Experiment and NetGalley for providing an advance reader copy for me to review!

I was interested in reading this cookbook when I saw the cover, I did not know how expansive and detailed it would be. You can tell the author is a nutritionist with the explanations about inflammation and food that affect your health. About 100 pages in is where you will start seeing the recipes, which shows how thorough this cookbook is. I like that every recipe has the label of Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian,Dairy Free, No Cook, Prep ahead and etc. I also liked the explanations about complex carbs and fats and oils. This is not just a cookbook but also a lifestyle guide and would be a great book for a health nut.

Meal That Heal - One Pot
4 Stars

What makes Meals That Heal different from other anti-inflammatory books I've read is its step-by-step directions, colorful pictures, and tips for where to begin. It covers how to set achievable goals and get started. The biggest difference I noticed is I didn't feel overwhelmed because the author addressed my concerns before I had them.

I found the first chapter of this book to be very informative and a great resource. The author does a great job explaining the inflammation cycle and plans to decrease inflammation in our bodies. I liked the tips and tricks to increase veggies in one's diet. The processed meat section was hair-raising and eye-opening! I found the section that suggests alternatives to staple dishes for mealtime very helpful. I've tried several recipes from this book and found them easy to follow and tasty.

Overall, this is a great book & resource. I plan to purchase a physical copy for my library. I struggled with the digital copy text size. Thank you, NetGalley, for the advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Meals that Heal - One Pot is a recipe book aimed at reducing inflammation via the concept of simplifying the cooking process by using only one pot (or sheet pan, air fryer etc.). The author does know her stuff and the book is filled with useful information and advice. However the recipes are not always simple and not always only using one pot. The book is well organised and varied and there are so many different types of recipes that there will be something for everyone. There are colourful pictures, and lots of easy symbols used for classification. Overall a good useful recipe book.

Information overload! Wow so awesome! The first half of the book is just information on inflammation and foods. The second half is meal plans and recipes. The recipes are easily followed and tons of pictures. Highly recommend!

This is an excellent cookbook with some great alternatives for healthy meals for the whole family. It provides an excellent guide in the beginning as to meal planning along with some valuable information on the types of foods to eat to help fight inflammation. I personally made a few of the meals and they were excellent. I highly recommend this cookbook!

YESSS I am in love with this book! A huge goal of mine this year, has been eating healthier and more mindful to know what I am putting into my body! I loved the layout of this book, and the recipes that I tried were DELICIOUS!! I can't wait to try this more on a weekly basis and live with these!!

Thank you so much for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is a great first book for someone who is trying to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. There is so much good information here, but it's vey accessible. I enjoyed the mediterranean quinoa salad, creamy buffalo chicken soup, the beef bulgogi skillet, and the saucy peanut-coconut chicken. I particularly liked the Snacks, treats, and drinks section. The photos are well done, the recipe introductions are good, and the recipes are easy to follow.

Inflammatory foods can wreak havoc on our bodies.
Unfortunately, most easy and convenient foods are laden with inflammatory ingredients.

In a rushed-cooking world, anti-inflammatory and sustaining one-pot meals are simply the way to go. And Carolyn Williams is here to break it all down (in the first three chapters) and then give us a full cookbook of delicious and nutritious one-pot meals. She boasts an impressive resume - both as a journalist writing about food and as a professor and registered dietician researching food.

The information about inflammation, foods, and overall health is solid. The book is laid out in an aesthetically pleasing way, making it an enjoyable read. The writing is easy to follow and comprehend. There are plenty of gorgeous photos of finished dishes; in fact I believe every recipe has a photo. Meals that Heal has all the pieces of a cookbook and resource to which you will come back to again and again.

My thanks to The Experiment and NetGalley for a digital ARC of Meals that Heal – One Pot in exchange for my honest review.

Meals That Heal – One Pot: Reduce Inflammation for Whole-Body Health with 100+ Recipes for Your Stovetop, Sheet Pan, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer is a great cookbook with many photographs of interesting and inviting dishes. The concept of one pot meals is appealing, especially to those with small kitchens or limited funds for fancy pans and pots.

The author takes readers on a journey about food and its healing properties. There is a lot of information about inflammation - what it is, what types, and an approach to eating healthier. The pages are colorful, but look more like a textbook or a pamphlet than a cookbook. There is a guide to no fuss, anti-inflammatory eating and planning tips for successful and satisfying meals. Particularly helpful to those new planning ahead with meals are the lists of what to keep on hand, how to organize, and how to utilize shortcuts to make meal preparation easier.

The recipes are separated into logical sections, which I have listed below with some of the standout dishes.

Toss and Go Meals: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad; Southwestern Caesar Salad; Easy Greek Frittata with Balsamic Tomatoes

Soups and Stews: Chipotle Lime Lentil Chili; Pesto Zoodle Chicken Soup; Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

Meat and Poultry: Pan-Fried Chicken over Lemony Greens; Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs; Pork Piccata with Zoodles

Fish and Seafood: Seared Scallops over Summer Corn Salad; Sheetpan Jambalaya; Chili Lime Crab Cakes

Meatless Mains: Skillet Shakshuka; Greek Fried Quinoa; Tuscan White Bean Skillet

Sides and Salads: Southwestern Kale Salad; Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Snacks, Treats, and Drinks: Mango Salsa; Lemony Ginger Cookies; Lima Bean Hummus; Pomegranate-Lime Mocktail

Basically, the author goes through how to identiy inflammatory triggers, reduce stress, and eat to heal your body. Meals That Heal has good information, but the flashy pages do not feel rooted in science. There are a lot of good recipes and, for that reason, I would recommend Meals That Heal to other readers.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to evaluate this cookbook was entirely my own.

Great cook book if your looking to lower inflammation in your body or even just simple and quick one pot meals. I love there there were more than just one method to cooks recipes In the whole book. Some air fryer/instapot/sheet pan. Have you a nice range of recipes. There was a nice section at the front of the cookbook that talked about inflammation and what foods are good or should be avoided to help heal your body. Can’t wait to try some of these recipes to help with my inflammation.

This book is incredible and lives up to the hype!

"100+ delicious, quick, and easy anti-inflammatory recipes to make for the whole family—all ready in 30 minutes or less!" - and with some great photos!

Reading this within the NetGalley app that eventually disappears or expires is not the most ideal - especially for cookbooks that I'd love to have access to after it pubs.

I want to thank NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this publication. In return, I have promised to provide an unbiased review. I really wish more cookbooks were formatted better and offered as a Kindle version.

With all the substances out there posing as food, almost everyone experiences problems in their gut. By attempting to prepare healthy meals that eliminate inflammation and other stomach problems. While there are many foods that are helpful, most of us don’t know where to start. Meals That Heal – One Pot: Promote Whole-Body Health with 100+ Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Your Stovetop, Sheet Pan, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer by Carolyn Williams PhD RD, is an excellent cookbook filled with mouthwatering recipes that use ingredients that specifically help gut healing.

The first part of the book is focused on the scientific facts regarding this subject. The articles are well-written, easy to understand, and very apropos to the subject. After the good reading material, the remaining chapters of the book are filled with healthy, but appealing recipes that help combat stomach problems. A bonus is the fact that the recipes are all one-pot recipes that are prepared on the stovetop, on a sheet pan, or using the Instant Pot or Air Fryer. This makes it easy to prepare good foods even on a weeknight. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions that are easy-to-follow for both advanced and beginning cooks.

There is a beautiful and professional photograph of almost every recipe, insuring ease in choosing which dish to make next.

Anyone wanting to prepare meals that are not only appealing and healthy, but are composed of ingredients that heal stomach and other problems, will want to pick up this excellent cookbook.


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