Full Description
Following the publication of her first book, The Migraine Relief Plan, a step-by-step plan to achieve a healthier lifestyle for those who suffer severe migraines and chronic illnesses, and those who care for them, Stephanie Weaver received a flood of requests from readers seeking more recipes. She spent the next few years expanding her research, meticulously testing new recipes, and interviewing a wide range of health professionals, advocates, patients, and caregivers. The result is The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook, an essential guide to healthier eating and mindful living, which aims to help readers mitigate the symptoms of severe migraines, headaches, and other chronic illnesses. It also features a foreword by nutrition scholar Margaret Slavin, PhD, RDN, and neurology professor Dawn C. Buse, PhD.
The 100 delicious, plan-friendly recipes of The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook include foods for every meal of the day, plus snacks, drinks, sauces, and condiments, as well as serving suggestions and a chapter on preparing healthy, wholesome meals from leftovers. This robust selection of recipes, enhanced with Weaver's favorite preparation tips and personal insights, empowers readers to create beautiful meals that support their health. Her insightful interviews with health professionals, advocates, and patients provide tips for ongoing self-care, pain management, and building resilience. This book will help readers benefit from a holistic approach to battling migraines and chronic pain. The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook arms readers with the recipes, research, professional insight, and lifestyle tips necessary to face their symptoms head-on.
Contents
Foreword by Dawn C. Buse, PhD and Margaret Slavin, PhD, RDN
Introduction
Part I: Recipes for Resilience
Definitions of resilience
Doctors' Rx
Self-Care
Advocacy
Acceptance and control
Qualities to nurture
Tips for caregivers
Part II: The recipes
Snacks
Breakfast
Salads and Light Meals
Weekend Bulk Cooking
Progressive Cooking: Cook Once, Eat for Days
Desserts
Sauces, Condiments, and Basics
Special Menus
Winter Holiday Menu
Game Day Menu
Summer BBQ Menu
Brunch Menu
Glossary
Recipe Index
The Migraine Relief Plan overview
The Migraine Relief Plan Food list
Acknowledgments
Index
