Additional information
by Abbey Rodriguez (Author), Jennifer Kurdyla (Author)
Embrace the ancient healing power of plants with more than 100 whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free herbal recipes, as well as mindfulness and holistic lifestyle practices, designed around the most common health concerns of modern women.
Did you know you have access to a potent and sophisticated apothecary--right in your own kitchen? Plants, specifically herbs and spices, have been used for centuries as part of holistic healing traditions around the world to promote health, longevity, and beauty. And as more people become afflicted with chronic stress-based conditions, from inflammation and food allergies to anxiety and depression and menstrual irregularities, a whole new generation is rediscovering nature's power for long-term wellness. In Root & Nourish, wellness experts Abbey Rodriguez and Jennifer Kurdyla teach women how to incorporate plant medicine into everyday life through food and self-care. Organized into three areas of health concerns prevalent in women today--digestion, mental health, and female reproductive hormonal health--these affordable, seasonal, and sustainable recipes, drawn from Western herbalism and Ayurveda, are designed to help you curate a personalized herbal apothecary that will serve you for a lifetime. Inside you'll find dishes including:- Thai Peanut Stir-Fry with Tofu to tackle gut health
- Heartwarming Vegan Chili to promote mental health
- Adaptogenic Chocolate Chip Cookies for female reproductive health Once you come to learn which ingredients offer you the nourishment you need, whether in the moment or to support chronic conditions, you will understand your body--and yourself--as you never have before: as nature intended.
Author Biography
Abbey Rodriguez is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, herbalist, and food content creator. Over the last five years, she has been developing recipes for women and young families on her food and wellness blog, The Butter Half. She is deeply passionate about the power of plants and nutrition, and teaching others about holistic wellness. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and three children. Visit her online at thebutterhalf.com and on Instagram: @thebutterhalf_.
Jennifer Kurdyla is an Ayurvedic health counselor, yoga teacher, and writer. For over ten years she has maintained a plant-based lifestyle, during which time she has come to revere whole, natural foods by developing, and sharing, recipes from her tiny New York kitchen. A former book editor, she believes in the power of storytelling as a tool to heal our bodies, minds, and spirits, as well as a way to form a more respectful connection to the Earth. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at JenniferKurdyla.com and on Instagram @JenniferKurdyla.
