Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide

Clean Slate is a cookbook compiled and created by the editors of Martha Stewart Living. The cookbook is one of their newest releases and features recipes to strengthen and rejuvenate the body. The goal is not only to provide delicious recipes but also to change the mindset of the reader- helping them to consider more carefully what kind of food they ought to be eating. For this reason, the book has been divided into two parts: section one is called "reset" dealing with healthy nutrients, pantry stocking, and detoxing; while section two contains recipes which cover a variety of topics, such as; breakfast, drinks or smoothies, and snacks.

In Part One, basic rules are set forth:

1. Choose whole foods over processed
2. Embrace a plant based diet
3. Practice mindful eating
4. Engage in an active lifestyle
5. Boost energy with lean protein
6. Pay attention to how you feel

Included with each rule is further information of what that looks on a daily basis, definitions, and explanation on how to develop that kind of mindset.

One of my favorite features is found in pantry stocking which not only tells you what you should have stocked, but also how to cook the items yourself rather than depending on processed substitutes. Included are recipes for almond milk, chicken stock, and harissa.
Another helpful feature is located at the end of the cookbook which shows which recipes are vegan or gluten free depending on what are your dietary needs.


"I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."