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Energize your health and live vibrantly with Plant Based Kitchen's nutrient-rich and wholesome plant-powered dishes. From vegan to flexitarian and everything in between, the plant-based approach highlights one super simple idea― eat more whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Shelby Utter has worked with thousands of clients in clinical settings to help them achieve sustainable and optimal health with plant-based nutrition. In Plant Based Kitchen, Shelby adds creative and flavorful twists to dishes like the savory-sweet Grilled Peach Flatbread with Pistachio Pesto and perfectly handcrafted Smoky Beet Quinoa Burgers. She takes your taste buds on a culinary journey with globally-inspired dishes full of vibrant flavor like the Green Harissa Shakshuka and Moroccan-Spiced Shwarma. Have a sweet-tooth craving? Treat yourself to her favorite sweet & salty, dairy-free Cookie Dough Banana Nicecream. Plant Based Kitchen has much more than 50+ delicious, plant-based recipes. Inside you'll also find: The 8 Golden Rules― Master the guiding principles to ensure you're getting the abundance of nutrients, health benefits, and enjoyment out of your plant-based eating. Kitchen Hacks― Explore kitchen hacks to cut calories, refined sugars and saturated fats while infusing your dish with nutrients like protein, antioxidants, and fiber. Nutritional Deficiencies― Look out for the most common nutrient deficiencies like omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium and learn which plant foods are the richest sources of each nutrient. Plant Protein Powerhouses― Understand how much protein your body actually needs and discover which plant foods are widely known to be the best plant protein powerhouses. Whether you're looking for a quick meal or wanting to take your culinary skills to the next level, Plant Based Kitchen has the recipes for you to eat and feel good with more simple, nutritious, wh