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Eating Healthy with Melissa’s Produce #50BestPlantsonthePlanet

Posted by on January 2, 2013

A few weeks ago Melissa’s Produce brought together members of the media and food bloggers together to launch their newest addition cookbook: 50 Best Plants on the Planet.  This is one way to ensure eating healthy.

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As I said earlier this year, I was working to add more produce into my life, and with this cookbook by my side, it’s going to happen.

Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on the Planet was written by Cathy Thomas, and dives into the 50 Best Plants.  This cookbook has a little bit of everything.  Information about these 50 Plants and information on which fruits and veggies have the best punch, which ones are best for your immunity or heart, or are there to soothe your tummy.

Beyond the valuable information found within there are also over 150 Recipes for you to try out with these amazing plants and veggies.

What are the 50?

Arugula

Asparagus

Beet and Beet Green

Blackberry

Bok Choy

Broccoli

Brussels Sprout

Cabbage

Cactus Leaf

Cactus Pear

Cantaloupe

Casaba Melon

Chard

Chile

Chrysanthemum Leaf

Cilantro

Dandelion Green

Endive

Gai Lan

Gooseberry

Grapefruit

Green Bean

Green Leaf Lettuse, Red Leaf Lettuce

Green Onion

Guava

Kale

Kiwi

Kumquat

Mache

Mustard Green

Nectarine

Okra

Orange

Papaya

Passion Fruit

Peach

Pumpkin

Rapini

Raspberry

Red Currants

Romaine

Savoy Cabbage

Sno Pea

Sugar Snap Pea

Spinach

Strawberry

Summer Squash

Tangerine

Watercress

Watermelon

Boy, after writing out that list, I’m awfully hungry now.  When Melissa’s Produce throws a party they really know how to throw a party.

Check out the amazing food that was showcased made from all recipes showcased within the cookbook:

20121214_102223(1)20121214_102229The cookbook is made exclusively in a hardbound edition from Melissa’s Produce and can be ordered at 1.800.588.0151 or www.melissas.com.  This cookbook can also be found in Bristol Farms.  The cookbook retails at just 35.00.

By April the cookbook will be nationally distributed to all major book sellers in the US in a softbound edition only and will retail at 30.00.

With Cathy Thomas

With Cathy Thomas

Photo Credit: Valerie Mitchell

On a side note: I have browsed through this cookbook and it is my new favorite.  Some delicious recipes in there and all the information I have ever wanted to know about those produce items I know the names of, but have no idea what to do with.  Complete inspiration!

Disclosure: I was invited out for a media preview and the book launch at Melissa’s Produce

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