Book Recommendations
This is a list of books our practitioners have read, reviewed and recommend to their patients/clients.
Check out these titles and buy them at your locally-owned book store!
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Check out these titles and buy them at your locally-owned book store!
For an updated list check out our Goodreads account.
CookBooks
From Asparagus to Zucchini
"This is my go-to cookbook for seasonal eating. Also a valued companion for any first-time CSA members who are not quite sure what to do with all those vegetables!" Recommended by: Jesse |
Nuts in the Kitchen
"I never knew how many things could be done with nuts until I bought this book! Delicious and nutritious - eat more nuts!" Recommended by: Jesse |
The Birchwood Cafe Cookbook
"If you like the Birchwood cafe, pick up their cookbook! All whole foods based and delicious. My favorite recipe (so far) is the maple squash soup. Enjoy!" Recommended by: Dr. Barrett |
Healing Spices
"Explore culinary herbalism with the wealth of information in this book. Aggarwal summarizes his immense knowledge in a tangible, interesting way. Great read, great reference and GREAT recipes." Recommended by: Jesse |
Greens, Glorious Greens
"Everyone needs to eat more leafy greens! This cookbook makes it possible." Recommended by: Jesse |
Cooking up the Good Life
"I love this cookbook for several reasons: 1) The recipes are all plant-based and delicious, 2) Each recipe is designed to feed a family and make leftovers, and 3) The authors give tips for getting kids involved in cooking that are creative and age-appropriate." Recommended by: Jesse |
How to Cook Everything
"The name says it all! This cookbook covers all the bases for scratch cooking. I refer back to this one often for things like marinara recipes, roasting chicken and cooking staples. Recommended by: Jesse |
The Spoonriver Cookbook
"I love Brenda Langton's recipes because they highlight the ingredients, which are clean and simple. These recipes are probably best for weekend cooking." Recommended by: Jesse |
Practical Paleo
"We recommend this book for delicious and simple low-carb recipes. Love the 30 day meal plans!" Recommended by: Jesse + Dr. Barrett |
The Splendid Grain
"Whole grains can sometimes be elusive to people, but this cookbook lays it out in a very simple way. Plus, the recipes are delicious." Recommended by: Jesse |
Minnesota Bounty: The Farmer's Market Cookbook
"Beth Dooley creates simple recipes that easily fit into a work week. She focuses on seasonal foods that you can find at your local farmers market." Recommended by: Jesse |
Smitten with Squash
"I may be biased to this cookbook because my friend, Amanda Paa wrote it, but I am also smitten with squash so love the many delicious ideas she has for all the varieties." Recommended by: Jesse |
Well Fed I
"I am drawn to Paleo recipes because they are always gluten- and dairy-free, loaded with vegetables and healthy proteins and fats making every recipe a no-brainer." Recommended by: Jesse |
Well Fed II
"These Paleo recipes are simple and delicious, while also be non-dogmatic. Love! Great for gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb eating." Recommended by: Jesse |
Wild Fermentation
"If you are interested in making fermented foods at home both of Katz’s books on fermentation are gems. I constantly reference the Art of Fermentation for my home ferments." Recommended by: Jesse + Dr. Barrett |
660 Curries
"Indian food is not only delicious, but has bountiful health benefits from the spices and plant-based nutrition. I try to eat one recipe from this book every week!" Recommended by: Jesse |
Bean by Bean
"The book contains all you need to know about cooking and eating beans. (And who wouldn’t want to own a cookbook written by someone named, Crescent Dragonwagon?!)" Recommended by: Jesse |
The Zenbelly Cookbook
"My criteria for what makes a cookbook awesome: delicious recipes (duh!), ingredients that are nourishing and allergen friendly, approachable and easy to follow instructions including beautiful pictures, and copy that is unique and informative. Zenbelly has it all!" |
Nutrition
Food Rules
"Michael Pollan lays out the problems with our food system - and how it impact our health - in a truly accessible way. If you're interested in learning about how policy and the food industry has limited our access to healthy food, start here." Recommended by: Jesse |
Cooked
"True confession: I haven't actually read this book, but I would recommend anything by Michael Pollan. And I love his message: to have health, you must learn how to cook." Recommended by: Jesse |
Good Calories, Bad Calories
"This book is a thought-provoking expose that dispels the myths about fat. If you thought the nutrition and diet recommendations given to the public were transparent, you were wrong!" Recommended by: Jesse |
The Elimination Diet
"This book is one of the best explanations of the elimination diet I have seen and contains excellent recipes to help you along the way." Recommended by: Dr. Barrett |
8 Weeks to Women's Wellness
"Marchese taught me Women’s Medicine in medical school and her book is a nice overview of women specific health conditions and some naturopathic treatment approaches." Recommended by: Dr. Barrett |
Eating on the Wild Side
"This is one of my favorites on nutrition. Robinson reviews when foods are at their most nutritious and what she has created is the best guide to picking your fruits and vegetables." Recommended by: Dr. Barrett |
Mind Body
Women Food and God
"I love Geneen Roth's body-positive approach to weight loss: Eat when your hungry. Eat what your body wants. Eat until you are satisfied. Can it really be that simple? I think that in many ways it can. This book is like a hot cup of tea on a rainy day - so heartfelt!" Recommended by: Jesse |
Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life
"This book provides a simple approach to balanced eating. All of us could benefit from incorporating mindfulness into our eating habits. Here's how." Recommended by: Jesse |
Braiding Sweetgrass
"This book helped deepen my gratitude for the world in which we live. 'We are showered every day with gifts, but they are not meant for us to keep... Our work and our joy is to pass along the gift and to trust that what we put into the universe will always come back.'" Recommended by: Dr. Barrett 
The Soul Diet
"In our era of constant connectivity this book discusses how to disconnect, look inward and be more present in your daily life." Recommended by: Dr. Barrett |
Quiet
"We live in a culture that values extroversion, Quiet is an exploration into the power of introversion. As an introvert, it’s easy to beat yourself up and try to be more extroverted. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!" Recommended by: Dr. Barrett 
Radical Acceptance
"We all benefit from actions of self-love. Tara's stories and exercises teach this simple yet life-changing skill in an accessible way." Recommended by: Jesse |
And Baby Makes Three
"A very accessible, step by step guide to weathering the changes that may strain a partnership after the addition of a baby. I highly recommend as a "preventative care" read for couples about to add a child into their family dynamic." Recommended by: Bri Dunbar 
Finding Your Own North Star
"A fantastic "guide book" of sorts for anyone looking to clarify the ways in which they would like to live more fully. Particularly helpful for anyone considering a major life change. With exercises for the reader to complete so that they can actively engage with the material." Recommended by: Bri Dunbar Purchase 
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Yoga for Anxiety
"A great source book for meditations, practices and exercises to find calm." Recommended by: Bri Dunbar 
Trust Your Gut
"Though the authors wrote this book specifically for people with IBS and other digestive concerns, everyone would benefit from exploring the ideas and exercises they recommend. They're both practical and accessible, giving the reader a different perspective on the gut-brain connection. Recommended by: Jesse |
Physical Health
Becoming a Supple Leopard
"Starrett provides guidance on body mechanics as well as mobility routines and guides you through all levels from beginner to advanced athlete. If you are interested in lifting weights this guide is critical to helping you learn proper form." Recommended by: Dr. Barrett Purchase |
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