My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review this cookbook!! I do not have Lyme’s disease or any chronic inflammation diseases, but I have two sisters diagnosed with Lyme’s and know how they struggle with the disease, so I’m very happy to review this with them in mind. Now I cannot talk about how this has really helped me as I don’t have the disease, and haven’t been able to actually do the 10-week program. I can, however, talk about the food itself.

There is tons of information here–the recipes don’t start until page 73. Also, I like that the authors have thought about the little things. For instance, if a recipe calls for half a head of cauliflower, then another dish FROM THE SAME WEEK will call for the other half. That may sound like a small thing, but I hate when cookbooks like this that give you a menu to follow call for parts of ingredients, but no way to use the rest, so you end up going off plan or wasting food.

Let’s start with breakfast. Phase I has a lovely Herb Scrambled Eggs with Shiitake Mushrooms, or how about a smoothie to start your day right? For snacks there’s everything from Deviled Eggs to Savory Vegetable and Herb Biscotti (I haven’t tried these yet, but I can’t wait to make them!) and more. Entrees include such delectables as Brown and Wild Rice Cauliflower and Mushroom Curry or Sauteed Salmon Cakes. For that sweet tooth there is Berry Frozen Dessert (a Phase I version of ice cream using coconut milk) or Chewy Coconut Almond Clusters. All that is just Phase I which is the strictest!

I’m not going to fill pages with the recipes from the other three phases, but suffice it to say that they get better and better! To top it off, recipes for major ingredients are included. From broths to milks, Homemade baking powder, spicy rub, croutons, and more are included to make your cooking that much easier. Sauces and Condiments are included as well. Ditch the junk and make your own mayo, syrups, pasta sauces, dressings, ketchup, tartar sauce and so much more.

I think this is an amazing book that will not only help Lyme sufferers, but anyone trying to create a healthier lifestyle for themselves. I highly recommend it.

I received a copy of this book from Recipes for Repair for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.