Healthy Eating Adventure: The Science, Success Stories, and Recipes for a Plant-Based Lifestyle

What We Weren't Taught in Medical and Culinary School

What if the key to reversing chronic disease, increasing energy, and feeling your best isn't in a pill but in your kitchen? Healthy Eating Adventure reveals how whole food, plant-based eating can transform your health-and your taste buds-through the combined expertise of Dr. Elizabeth George, a dedicated physician, and Chef Nick Iula, a culinary expert who turned his own health around with the power of food.

With compelling scientific research, practical healthy cooking tips, and inspiring real-life success stories, this book challenges everything you think you know about nutrition. Cut through the confusion and misinformation surrounding the whole food, plant-based lifestyle as Dr. George explains the science behind why a whole food, plant-based diet works, while Chef Nick teaches you how to make simple plant-based meals that are realistic and rewarding for everyone.

Inside, you'll discover:

• The shocking truth about what medical and culinary schools should teach about nutrition.
• How whole food, plant-based eating can optimize health, and prevent and reverse chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
• The hidden dangers of the Standard American Diet (SAD) and how to break free from its grip.
• Step-by-step guidance to manage processed-food cravings, meal planning, cooking without oil, and stocking your pantry.
• A collection of mouthwatering whole food, plant-based recipes for everyday meals, special occasions, and even kid-friendly dishes, built on Chef Nick's expert techniques to make every meal rich, flavorful, and satisfying.

Healthy Eating Adventure combines the wisdom of medicine and the art of cooking to show how plant-based eating can be both lifesaving and delicious. Whether you want to revitalize your health, are curious about becoming vegan, or just want to nourish your family, this accessible guide is your invitation to join the whole food, plant-based movement-one meal at a time!

Author: Elizabeth George,Nick Iula
Publisher: Leaf on Life
Published: 05/21/2025
Pages: 430
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9798992706604

About the Author
George, Elizabeth: - Elizabeth George, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician and cofounder of Healthy Eating Adventure, a program helping communities transition to whole food, plant-based nutrition. She has spent over 40 years focusing on preventive care and wellness education and leading initiatives in hospitals, physician training, and international health programs. Now based in Florida and Washington, she continues her advocacy through Healthy Eating Adventure. Learn more at healthyeatingadventure.org.Iula, Nick: - Nick Iula is a retired, award-winning chef with over 45 years in the food industry. Originally studying medicine at Williams College, he shifted his passion to culinary arts at Johnson & Wales. He spent 33 years as director of dining services at top universities before embracing whole food, plant-based nutrition. Now, as coauthor of Healthy Eating Adventure, he shares his expertise in creating flavorful, nourishing plant-based meals. Learn more at healthyeatingadventure.org.