The Ultimate Age-Defying Plan: The Plant-Based Way to Stay Mentally Sharp and Physically Fit Paperback – February 12, 2019

This book contains great information for readers of all ages but especially those 60 and over. It's never to late to improve ones heath Apply the knowledge and useful tools provided in this book and see the difference for yourself. Do yourself a favor, step out of your comfort zone .

In their new book, Chef Mark Reinfeld and Dr Ashley Boudet explain how people are defying the odds of aging through a healthy, plant based diet along with fitness and holistic living principles in The Ultimate Age – Defying Plan. In the US, Mark Reinfeld is the pre-eminent vegan chef, vegan event organizer, recipe developer, vegan cooking/lifestyle instructor and mentor, and also known throughout the globe. I have attended Chef Mark's vegan immersion week-long cooking class in Boulder, CO. It was the best vegan cooking experience I have ever attended. I am age 66 and grateful that we are living longer - I see it as a wonderful opportunity. But I do want to continue to live as healthy as I can, to thrive as I age. This book is a great addition to help me with that goal.The Ultimate Age -Defying Plan provides a comprehensive roadmap to staying vital and living a long life — using plant-based cuisine and simple daily self-care rituals that boost health. Practical steps are provided that we can take daily which will help maintain mental sharpness and neurological health, cardiovascular health, bone health, eye and vision, digestive health, and provide protection against major diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer. Healthy aging is a topic that many people are interested in and the authors share their decades of experience and what has worked for them and the other people they feature in the book such as Miyoko Schinner, Joel Kahn, Victoria Moran, Cherie Sofia and many others. The book includes innovative and unique recipes that use 7 ingredients or less. Just a few of these include; Rosemary Star Anise Tea, A Chlorella Smoothie Bowl, Adzuki Bean Chili, Baked Sesame Zucchini Fries, Black Gomasio Crusted Tofu, Portobello Cheez Steak Stuffed Peppers, The Great Pumpkin Cheezcake + many delicious sauces, snacks and a variety of desserts. Dr Ashley Boudet shares her knowledge about naturopathic principles and simple daily self-healing practices. I have made this cookbook a go-to for me, because with a busy life, and lucky enough to be around and aging, to find beautiful, great-tasting and healthy plant-based recipes with only 7 ingredients is an INCREDIBLE addition to my vegan lifestyle, along with the important health tips. Easy to understand and follow!

As someone who is not (yet) a vegan I found this to book to be a very straightforward and practical guide to integrating some plant-based menu options to our diet. This book provides scientific evidence, wellness tips, lifestyle options, a buying guide and many simple and delicious plant-based recipes to optimize mental and physical health. Thank you!

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