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Real Food for Rookies: Healthy Cooking - Traditional Food - Vibrant Health Paperback – May 1, 2015

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Who knew that FOOD could make such a difference?
It wasn't that many years ago that I didn't have a clue how to feed my family well. To be honest, it wasn't even on my radar to pay much attention to what I was feeding them, I just didn't think food made that big of a difference. It was all about what was cheap, what tasted good, and what was fast and convenient to throw together. Even though we struggled helping our kids in school, and there were behavioral issues that had us under constant stress, I still didn't make the connection.
Ironically, it wasn't until 2004 when I started to gain weight that I was led to what I now call my "food conversion", and all because a friend introduced me to the Weston Price Foundation. I clicked onto the WAPF website and as I started reading, the light bulbs in my brain clicked on, too. I learned that food is powerful. It can make us sick and miserable, or it can nourish us and give us energy and vitality!
It wasn't easy getting the family switched over.
There were many food flops and some complaining, but I eventually learned how to take our family favorite recipes and adapt them into much better-for-you versions. They TASTE so much better now too!
I also learned where to find the right foods—it was difficult for many years, but sourcing real food from the farm or finding the best foods at the grocery store is easier now, as long as you know what to look for.
I want to help you learn more quickly and without feeling overwhelmed like I did!
Here's how Real Food for Rookies will help you:
Adapting recipes will come natural to you!---> So you can take any family favorite and make it not only healthy, but more delicious too!
Learn which ingredients are best and which to avoid.---> No more wondering if the groceries you buy are worth the cost or even safe.
Learn which fats we should be using and and in which recipes. ---> You'll be able to avoid the bad-for-you fats that make you and your loved ones more prone to obesity and chronic disease.
Get the real scoop on why buying fat-free and low-fat is not a good choice.---> So you'll know how to keep such nutrient-poor "food" out of your grocery cart!
Find out when buying organic matters.---> So you’ll stop spending extra money when it's not necessary.
Become informed on which grocery store foods often LIE on their labels.---> Don't be duped so can choose wisely.
You'll get a top ten list of foods to avoid and a top ten list of superfoods to eat more often.---> This is simple, clear, and easy to incorporate into your life.
If you've thought of switching to more nutrient-dense, fresh milk, find out what *exactly* you should look for.---> And learn which kinds of milk you should never ever buy.
Do you wonder what's the big deal with fish oils? Learn which brands are the better, safer choice.---> No more wasting your money on junk that won't have much benefit and could even be harmful.
Find out how to avoid all the major obstacles when switching over to real food.---> Get the help you need to stay motivated, to deal with family complaints, to find the time to implement these new ideas, and to afford this lifestyle as well.
Being overwhelmed can paralyze you into doing nothing.---> The simple explanations in this book will keep you moving forward on the journey so you're not stuck in uncertainty and confusion, and so you can make a real, lasting difference in your family's health.
This book has everything you need all in one place so you can help your family thrive!

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May 1, 2015
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1939603870
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·Sally Fallon Morell from the Weston A.Price Foundation: Kelly the Kitchen Kop has patrolled the food aisles and the internet and came up with a food guide for staying out of trouble!

·Katie Wells from Wellness Mama: Kelly cuts through all the confusion and misinformation and shares a straightforward plan for navigating real food without the stress.

·Sarah Pope from the Healthy Home Economist: Kelly's Real Food for Rookies is a simple, practical tool for navigating that modern day minefield otherwise known as the supermarket.

· Hallee Bridgeman from Hallee the Homemaker: For years Kelly has been my "go-to" source whenever I have questions about food...

·Katie Kimball from Kids Cook Real Food: Kelly makes big real food changes seem easy, even for someone just starting out.

About the Author

Kelly has passionately researched how to eat and live better since the day she was FLOORED over 10 years ago with the truth about the food available to us today. She lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a wife, a homeschooling Mom, and a blogger at KellytheKitchenKop.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ House of Bread Books (May 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1939603870
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1939603876
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #255,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #122 in Organic Cooking
- #3,290 in Special Diet Cooking (Books)
- #3,551 in Diets & Weight Loss (Books)

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Kelly has passionately researched how to eat better and live naturally since 2004 when she was shocked to learn the truth about the food we eat and the mainstream options available to us for healing. She started her blog in 2008, KellytheKitchenKop.com, where she educates her readers on health, nutrition, and how to easily adapt recipes to healthier, delicious versions. She empowers others to nourish their families, feel better naturally, and raise healthy kids without going crazy in the process.

When she’s not busting myths about food, you can find her at church, having fun with family and friends, taking long walks, playing Pickleball, reading, or traveling. She is the author of Real Food for Rookies (for grown-ups) and soon: Real Food for Happy Kids (for kids!). Kelly lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan. She’s been married to Kent for over 35 years and is also a former homeschooling mom to four great kids.

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KSMoore

I thought I knew real food but wow! There's so much more in here I didn't know.

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024

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I've been committed to eating whole foods for quite a while, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn so much more from this great resource. There's so much in here that I didn't know! And Kelly the Kitchen Kop lays it out well with clear, concise language, checklists, URLs/links, and other resources where you can learn more. This was an awesome book and an invaluable reference for healthy living.

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021

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Kelly is a voice of reason in an overwhelming world of taking charge of your family's health. Instead of offering recipes with hard to find ingredients, she gives you the knowledge to begin to shift your buying/cooking/eating habits. This book is a great introduction to these concepts and a great resource to keep around during your health journey. She gives several internet sources where you can further your research and find recipes. Her grocery store cheat sheet gives options that are good, better, and best, so that you can begin making steps towards better food on your next trip to the store! I plan to refer back to it often as a make steps to buy better food for my family.

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Ryan A Anderson

Easy-to-understand...Makes real food doable in real life!

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021

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I have thoroughly enjoyed Kelly's book! It's very informative, and she explains things in an easy-to-understand way. She makes eating real food in real life doable! Her grocery store cheat sheet helps break things down into easy-to-grasp categories, and helps you know to do the best you can do with what you have. The links she has are also super helpful. And many of her recipes on her blog are fantastic, as well. Just about everything I've made turns out great, and several are family favorites now. I highly recommend this book whether you're just starting your real food journey or have been on it for a while (we all need encouragement and re-energizing!)!!!

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Seinfeldchik

A Must Read With Helpful and Easy-to-Follow Tips

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021

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This book is a must read/own for all those who want to be mindful of what foods they consume. I love how there is a section just for all the links referred to throughout the book. This is tremendously helpful as well as the recipes provided and the grocery store cheat sheet. Do yourself and your loved ones a healthy favor and implement these tips into your daily routine.

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Holly C.

This book is an absolutely excellent resource! As a doctor

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018

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This book is an absolutely excellent resource! As a doctor, I'm so excited to share this book with my patients to help them on their real food journey. I just ordered 10 more to share with patients and expect to be ordering a LOT more in future.

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Nora Stlaurent

“You can’t do better until you know better… I want to help you ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015

This author made a food transition in her family from junk food to real food 10 years ago. She seeks to encourage and show others it can be done because her family of six is still doing it. She says, “You can’t do better until you know better… I want to help you learn more quickly than I did”…“My best advice is start where you can. Keep adding more positive changes as you are ready to tackle them.”

This author is passionate about eating real foods and wants to help others do the same. This book was originally titled The Real Food Ingredients Guide. It’s been up-dated; revised, expanded and has a new name. My family has just embarked on this adventure; there is so much to take in.

I’m very thankful to have found this book. It’s helpful in understanding terminology found on packaging labels. It’s easy to follow and comprehend as the author shares about how her family started, she says, “I was a product of the late 70’s and 80’s convenience food trend”…”When I married we ran through the drive thru 2 – 3 times a week. Why? Because it was fast and easy and it tasted good!” ..”During that time I got my thinking and taste buds all messed up”

I appreciated her honesty and encouragement about how their family evolved to where they are today. We all live busy lives and often don’t have days and days to educate ourselves about many items found on the grocery store shelf. It’s overwhelming! This author has done her homework. She’s A.K.A. as The Kitchen Kop and her website keeps readers up to date on changes and/or recipes she discovers along with helpful information to be aware of.

The book is small, has useful information and packs a powerful punch in assisting the reader to easily navigate making “Real Food” choices at the grocery store and on-line. This author helped me to understand what to look for on food labels and made me aware of the names associated with different methods of farming food.

I liked her rules about what to focus on when getting started.
1. “If you can’t pronounce something on the label, don’t buy it.
2. If there’s a ‘whole’ version, buy that instead.
3. This tip is one you’re probably heard a lot, but holds true regardless: Did your great grandmother eat it? If not, then you shouldn’t either.
4. Buying more and more foods without a label is a great goal, but don’ worry, we’re not there yet either! “

The first part of the book offers a reference guide on good and bad food ingredients, looks at local versus organic, fats and oils, milk variations, and lists other quick food facts. The second part of the book includes Kelly’s top ten list of junk food in pictures, six obstacles in making the change to real food, six recipes, the authors’ final words, and helpful resources and links.

Kelly states, “What you eat does matter.” I liked her list of objections she’s heard about going this route. (She talks more about the matters I’ve listed.)
1. It’s not about perfection, it’s about learning more and more, doing a little better all the time. The truth can and will set you free.
2. Feel confused – overwhelmed about where to start? Ask yourself some questions. What is most natural? How did God design it? And several other helpful questions to help keep the main thing the main thing.
3. Who has the time?
4. Family complaints – she lists them.
5. Money? Eating real costs more. She talks about finding some.
6. Commitment to the long haul. What are the best tips to stay on track? Etc.

This author includes family favorites converted to real food recipes near the back of the book. There are several that look good Pizza, Chicken nuggets, Ice Cream etc (with black and white pictures) and many others on her website. The author states, “Be patient with yourself and your family. Realize that permanent change takes time.” Amen!

This book is a great way to start your “Real Food’ adventure. This book will lead you to her website which will take you to the next level. This journey is about taking one step at a time and staying the course to wellness!! It’s a win, win for everyone!

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Great compact information!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2018

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Great book for helping some one get started on nutrient dense foods and s healthy way of eating!!

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Robert Price

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018

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An excellent book with great recipes with real food. Thank you Kelly for helping us all be more healthy.

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Lisa Campbell

A Kithchen Gem!

Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2016

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This book is a gem for anyone trying to eat right. She doesn't believe in fussing and her recipes are delicious and simple. Many have become family favourites. I refer to this frequently. So glad I bought it. Her blog is a gem and well- researched, with archives on almost any health subject. Highly recommend !

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