I am not a vegetarian or vegan, nor do I follow a gluten-free, keto, paleo (the list goes on) lifestyle. I love a juicy burger as much as the next meat-eating gal, and cheese is and will forever be one of my main food groups. That being said, I love vegetables and am not opposed to eating meals without meat or dairy.
Yet I have never gravitated towards vegetarian and vegan recipes or cookbooks until I discovered Power Plates, a vegan cookbook that has quickly and surprisingly become one of my favorites. The cookbook is written by Gena Hamshaw, a registered dietitian, food blogger, and cookbook author. Since Gena is a registered dietitian she has carefully made sure that each meal is balanced- pairing protein, healthy fat, and complex carbs together to help you sustain energy throughout the day. Her recipes leave you feeling full and satisfied, but not weighed down or overly stuffed. On top of this, and most importantly to me, her recipes are so flavorful that you don’t feel like you’re missing out on anything.
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