The SuperAging Kitchen: 5 Cookbooks for Healthy Aging and Longevity
The SuperAging Kitchen ethos is all about incorporating as many healing, longevity foods into our Diet that are everyday-easy, accessible and, just as importantly, delicious. After all, food is more than fuel; it’s meant to bring joy to our homes and kitchens. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some top-selling cookbooks to inspire palate-pleasing dishes that nourish body and soul.Â
1. The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan Buettner
Price: now $18.10; list price $30 (hardcover)
If food is medicine, then this may be just what the doctor ordered. The cookbook explores traditional recipes from five “Blue Zone” regions in the world where people live the longest — Okinawa. Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California. Beautifully photographed and rich with historical and cultural insights, it reads almost like a travelog, but it’s brimming with simple, plant-based dishes such as Ikarian Longevity Stew, Hearts of Palm Ceviche (from Costa Rica), and Sardinian Almond Cookies. The recipes, and culinary tips, are all inspired by Buettner’s research into longevity hotspots.
Amazon reviewer: “After watching the Blue Zones documentary on Netflix, I was inspired to try to have a mostly plant-based diet and received this book as a gift. It has been very useful to learn the essential fundamentals of how to cook and eat a plant based diet and to experiment with some surprisingly tasty recipes…”Â
Price: now $19.82; List Price: $32.00 (hardcover)
With today’s sky-high grocery prices, this zero-waste cookbook couldn’t be more timely. It’s also packed with recipes that prove once and for all that plant-forward meals need not be bland or boring. Take, for example, dishes like Perfect Peanut Butter Curry, Tuscan Sweet Potato Gnocchi, and Smoky Corn Cob Chowder. Under the weather? The Golden Immunity Stew, featuring lentils and other nutrient-rich foods, might be just the thing. Recipes also include tips for how to make the most of every ingredient to reduce waste and inspire leftovers. Another bonus is the way the book is illustrated with ingredients featured in an infographic style, making it a snap to pull together a grocery list.Â
Amazon reviewer: “If you are vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking for a way to incorporate more delicious plant-based meals into your routine, this book will exceed your expectations on any level!”Â
Price: now $14.62; List Price: $35.99 (paperback). Also available in hardcover for $20.
Published in 2016, this comprehensive collection of Mediterranean recipes continues to be an Amazon best seller, with more than 600,000 copies sold. The classic tome features dishes from not only Italy and Greece, but also other countries around the Mediterranean Sea, including Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco. Recipes focus on whole grains, fresh produce, healthy fats, and lean proteins that support heart health and longevity.Â
Amazon reviewer: “Hands down, one of the BEST cookbooks I have ever purchased.”
4. 5 ingredient Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food by Jamie Oliver
Price: now $23.49; List: $39.99 (hardcover)
The British chef and TV personality scored the Publisher’s Weekly #1 hardcover nonfiction title earlier this year, adding yet another best-selling book to his repertoire. A new installment to Jamie’s popular “5 Ingredients” series, this collection of big flavor recipes make it easier than ever to bring foods from the much-lauded Mediterranean Diet to your table. Based on his lifelong travels around the region, the book features such mouth-watering dishes as Tender Smoky Eggplant and Epic Prawns & Beans.Â
Amazon reviewer: “Love the recipes, this cook book is full of beautiful photos and easy instructions. I have another Jamie Oliver cookbook and I’m delighted by the consistency of his philosophy. Delicious healthy food focused on quality ingredients. Not too fussy!”Â
Price: now $19.69; List Price $35 (hardcover)
Yet another beautiful cookbook from the creator of the wildly popular food blog, Love & Lemons, it’s packed with flavorful plant-slant meals, many of which can be prepared ahead. A personal favorite: Eggplant Sheet Pan Shawarma, which is prepared with sliced sweet potatoes, then topped with creamy tahini yogurt and pickled onions.
Amazon reviewer: “The recipes are great, as always, and the photography is beautiful. Simple and easy to follow recipes for all kinds of yummy plant-based foods. We love every recipe we have tried. These are our go-to cookbooks for most of our meals now.”
What’s cooking in your kitchen? We’d love to know! Drop us a line with cookbooks (or even just a recipe) you’re loving at info@superaging.com
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