When I opened up The Paleo Approach Cookbook, it made me cry-in a thank god, relieved kind of way! After reading through and trying out some of Sarah Ballantyne’s delicious recipes, I will tell you that The Paleo Approach Cookbook tops the list of all the excellent resources available today to reverse autoimmune disease once and for all. The photography in this cookbook is both stunning and beautiful while the layout makes it really easy to read the recipes as the book stays open on your countertop.
Dr. Ballantyne’s Paleo Approach Cookbook follows her phenomenal NY Times best selling “The Paleo Apporoach” which reveals an in-depth understanding and solutions for correcting the root causes of autoimmune disease. You can read my review here. After reviewing The Paleo Approach Food Pyramid and the autoimmune protocol lists of foods to include and avoid, Dr. Ballantyne explains why quality and variety matter and where to source foods even on a budget. Besides 6 weeks of meal plans, Dr. Ballantyne also includes tons of information of making substitutions when necessary. I appreciate that Dr. Ballantyne addresses many “gray area” foods and includes information graphics and pages that answer many curiosities such as smoke points, alcohol cook off times, measurement conversions, info on salt, the dirty dozen, the clean fifteen and which vegetables and meats to prioritize.
In the extensive resources area, there are also many other handy guides including how to read labels and catch hidden sources of the major foods allergens e.g. corn, soy, gluten etc.. Dr. Ballantyne also includes a first of it’s kind list of the top 10 nutrient dense food recipes! I also love the Recipe Index with the photographed dishes and page numbers which help to decide on what you’d like to make next!
The recipes that I have tried include the super easy to prepare Lemon and Thyme Broiled Pork Chops, Steamed Vegetables, Hidden Liver Meatloaf, The super satisfying Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Portobello “Buns” with avocado on top as well as the elegant and tasty Vietnamese Spring Rolls. Next up, I am going to try the “Wonton” Soup-I mean who knew that this was even possible?
As a clinician treating many patients with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disorders, I recommend The Paleo Approach Cookbook for guidance and cooking with all things autoimmune protocol. I currently witness the great relief that so many of my patients feel once they explore this template and find that they absolutely have the power to halt their autoimmune reactions with a Paleo Approach.
I am truly grateful to have such an excellent resource to recommend not only for more than 150 delicious (including 2 weeks of FODMAP Free) recipes but also for food guides and reference lists that no other cookbook to date can match.
The bottom line is that it is a great feeling to know about and receive the health benefits of this delicious way to approach autoimmune disease. Don’t miss out. This is a must have resource for anyone considering a path to reverse autoimmune disease one bite at time. The highly recommended Paleo Approach Cookbook, by Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. is available on Amazon.
