'Fresh Cuisine Recipe Book' was inspired by several reasons. Mostly through a change in diet for health reasons. As to do so, can be such a challenge, Amanda has created a tool to help and inspire others, needing to make these changes. The book is built on her already existing vegan/vegetarian cookbook, also after having many requests for gluten/sugar free recipes. The recipes are healthy, with a balance of ingredients and can still be as tasty, if not more so than other less healthy foods. Nutritional needs are important; here are plenty of recipes using protein foods. This book is great for vegetarians, vegans and those wanting sugar/gluten free foods. Great for any health conscious people really, and a healthy pantry!! This gluten/sugar and vegan cookbook, has many tasty recipes. These are unique, being sweetened using fresh fruits, nuts and spices. They are delicious, have good results and are easy, practical to make. A real selection and variety is included, suiting different tastes. Many health conditions, can be improved by eliminating these foods. Most naturopaths will recommend using fresh whole foods only. Using fruit, vegetables, nuts/seeds, bean and pulses etc. So this book only contains fresh, natural food, essential for good health. This is the third book, and as mentioned second, recipe book published by Amanda. Her own column 'Remedies in the Pantry' was in Health Options Magazine for 3 years. Plus she's been freelance journalist for other magazines and written music, produced a musical, resulting in two different CD's ie Celeste Music. She has a Certificate in Natural Therapies and has studied products in various health shops. So she has lots of experience in nutrition and learning about health. The purpose of this diet is to cleanse the intestine and liver. Releasing toxins from the body, also assisting in weight loss. Learning to taste real foods again is a great experience and becomes the acquired taste! While detoxing the body, these recipes are suitable for most diets, that are used to increase health. The recipes use fresh produce, ensuring goodness! Enjoy using raw and cooked whole foods, which deliver enzymes and nutrients. These are helpful for the digestive system and the recipes use minimal, extra virgin olive oil; fantastic for the liver! In some cases, some oil is needed, in the baking and for greasing trays/pans. So extra virgin olive oil is used here and sometimes water, can replace this ie when baking vegetables. Where possible, its actually best, to pour the oil on afterwards. So that it is not heated and therefore it keeps its nutrients. The ingredients used as sweeteners, in this book are formulated, to find the right balance. Syrups and dried fruit, often used in 'sugar-free' recipes are high in sugar. This book is avoids these, as fresh fruit/nuts/spices have an amount of sugar, that the body can cope with. Although its good to be cautious, in over using fruit, some nuts or sweet veges, if sensitive to sugar. Its great how refreshing and beautiful it can be, to have fresh fruit. Especially in the am, and it just feels so nice afterwards. In general the change of diet is a good thing, and because the food is so healthy, food can be enjoyed in abundance. It can be challenging missing other foods though, the food that is replacing this is great!! Its amazing how it helps the feeling of emotional balance too. Plus having the elimination organs clean provides clarity. Also it can help with spiritual health too, being able to align and connect with a higher source can be improved with a clear mind/body. So mood and happiness improves also, which is a bonus. For dining out, its best to research menus prior to going. Most places are happy to oblige, if they have a bit of notice. Its also nice as the customer, have it all pre-arranged. Sometimes we might need to be flexible, yet it is really interesting on how many places do or don’t use fresh foods. Happy cooking and health! To purchase go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1533205019 https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/x/id1126779247