Whole New You: How Real Food Transforms Your Life, for a Healthier, More Gorgeous You: A Cookbook

I am thoroughly enjoying this book. First, it's more than a cookbook as she gives more than just a list of recipes. I love how she gives you her story and reason for writing the book (it's not the normal introduction in my opinion- it's honest and personal); I love that she explains why certain foods or "foods" aren't good for our body (she did her research); and I love how she provides tools to help you transition to your whole foods journey (a self assessment, 10 day meal plan, goal sheet). Lastly, I enjoy her writing tone which makes it easier to read and take in all the health info. It flows nicely, one section into the other. Other things that I appreciate in this book- Tia Tips and a look into common health topics like GMOs, dairy and calcium, iodine in table salt. I've already been into changing up my current diet to a more healthy lifestyle. I buy organic and don't really eat fast or processed foods. But for some reason I feel more prepared after reading the first parts of this book. Now, I haven't tried any recipes yet and I will be updating my review after I do, but they all look good, healthy and I hope they are tasty. If not, I'm sure I can use my creativity to spruce them up a bit. *Update* I've tried a few recipes so far. The asparagus soup was really good! My first time having it or making it and I really liked it. It was creamy, not sure how since no cream was used but it turned out yummy. The Ginger Lime Roasted carrots were okay. I think the next time I make it I'll steam them instead, then toss them in the sauce. The roasted carrots were too chewy for me. I like a soft bite. The Salmon Croquettes were very flavorful- the only downside was that mine didn't stick together so well. Some of them did but some fell apart in the pan, which I think could be due to me not mixing them well enough. I will try again because the flavor was on point.

Tia’s humble spirit shines through in this book. The way she shares the information she’s learned about food and health isn’t pushy or judgmental. You can tell she truly cares about sharing health and happiness with others. The recipes are delicious. Catfish tacos with spicy red cabbage slaw, Moroccan chicken with lemon and olives, & smoky collard greens are just a few. The pictures are beautiful and there are a few extra helpful things included such as a ten day menu plan, a health test and a grain cooking chart.

I loved this cookbook/book. The beginning of the cookbook was more like a book. Tia wrote about her experience with food and how she came about watching what she put into her body and why. I loved reading this part because it was real-life and there were parts I could relate to. I recently decided to pay better attention to what I was eating and after watching several of her video posts on Instagram and hearing about the cookbook, I knew I wanted to buy it. I have not been disappointed at all!!! I've been sharing it with many coworkers and family members. I do enjoy cooking, but even if you aren't someone who loves it, the recipes will still be fairly easy to follow and they don't seem overwhelming. I am in LOVE with the turkey meatballs, marinara sauce and the kale chips. I can't wait to use more of the recipes!!! I promise you will not be disappointed. Oh...she even has a section where she lists the items that you will need to build up your pantry and the kitchen tools she uses. This was helpful in preparing for what I would come upon when making the recipes. I found this section to be extremely helpful.

While on the hunt for a healthy cookbook after being put on medication for possible endometriosis (what this author suffers from), I was happy to come across this book. The author provides a lot of great information about every category of food and how it can be beneficial or detrimental to your health. I have not made it through the entire cookbook yet, but have definitely found some winner recipes (blueberry muffins, pancakes, ginger broccoli stir-fry). Unfortunately, I have found some pretty bad recipes as well (chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake- can you tell I like to bake?). I don't know how, as I am following the recipes 100%, but some things just aren't turning out correctly. I've made sure to do everything the same as the author, but I just feel like she could have tested certain recipes out a bit more. Overall, I recommend this book because it opened the door to healthy food for me, and I feel that the author is very passionate about what she is doing.

I have to start by saying that I was a huge fan of sister sister when I was younger, I always enjoyed T&T's beautiful big smiles. With that said, it is so nice reading this book, I know what her voice sounds like, her facial expressions, is almost as if she reading it to me, and then the most important part comes. The way she explains things, the way she presents the information is very down to earth just to put it in a way. She talks about her personal health issues and how she had to switch her eating habits in order to get healthy, I don't think most people or at least most peoplesybooks ive read, can really understand the necessity of making this amazing life changes, so they just write from what they hear, have studied, but Tia is passing on the info that she lived herself, and so she explains things better I would say, maybe is a different feeling she used as she knows how hard it is to change the eating habits. I am not done reading it, but from what I've read so far I actually for once feel comfortable that these are doable changes I can have for myself and my family and keep it ongoing, unlike other books I've read and get all exited and try to switch everything around in the kitchen and everyone at home is angry and miserable and we go back to our bad habits faster than I can write it. I've already recommended it to my friend. This is a must have book if you need to make changes in order to gain control of your whole body!!! Thank you Tia.

Good read! Nice and easy recipes for any level of culinary expertise.

Sehr hilfreich und informativ! Sehr zu empfehlen! Wie sie ihre Diagnose/Alltag/Leben beschreibt und die Veränderung ihres Lebens/Essgewohnheiten ist sehr authentisch. Dieses Buch ist definitiv ein Wegweiser.

I loved watching her show and when I found out there was a book I had to buy it. She’s such an amazing cook and her personality magically shines in the book

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A good read and easy recipes