Eat Happy: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb Recipes Made from Real Foods For A Joyful Life

Omg, seriously. I may never buy another cookbook again. Listen, 1. Everything is delicious. Can't even begin to tell you. I haven't yet made a recipe that wasn't flavorful to the Nth degree. Basic meat/fish dishes are turned into art. Casseroles are taken to a new level. Pancakes and pizza are reimagined to be both delicious AND healthy options. And did you know that fried green tomatoes are the greatest thing ever? But there are also combos you wouldn't think of, like raw Brussels sprouts in a salad being your new favorite addiction. No joke. Not even scratching the surface. 2. Easy! *Anyone* can make these. Ditching the world of processed food can be daunting if you're not used to cooking, or haven't had luck with it in the past. TRY THIS. Many recipes are both simple and fast. But even the more time consuming ones are easy to follow, and get faster each time you do them. 3. All meals covered: breakfast, entrees, sides, appetizers, desserts. And lots of each. You could happily live off this book and nothing else. 4. QUALITY. Is it any wonder that everything comes out amazing when all the ingredients called for are fresh, whole foods and spices?! Simple as these are to make, no corners are cut, no half-assing. This lady knew what she was doing and it shows. **Beyond taste, consider this book an integral part of overall being a healthier person.** 5. And Lastly -- Not just for dieters or allergies! -- Maybe you have celiac but also cook for your family? Maybe your spouse is trying to lose weight but your kids could weigh more? The specifics don't matter, cause unequivocally EVERYONE will love these meals. There are a ton of Vegetarian options. She tells you how to make recipes dairy-free. Trust me, I've messed with a lot of these and they STILL come out great! I lucked out with a high metabolism, my husband has been trying to lose weight for years, and we have a growing preschooler and toddler. We ALL eat from this book. We ALL love it. And it helps ALL our health goals. I straight up couldn't ask for anything else in a cookbook. Anna Vocino, you've made a difference in our lives. Thank you!

If you have been told that it would be better for your health to eliminate sugar and processed foods from your diet due to autoimmune or mood disorders, you too probably felt overwhelmed - I already don’t feel great, and now I have to plan meals, shop and cook? My fun with food is over. I totally get it because I have been dealing with all of these for 25 years. None of the pharmaceutical options worked well for me. Though I had been introduced to managing chronic illness through nutrition, I wasn’t ready until last year when I learned of recent studies showing that the meds the doctors recommended for me can contribute to dementia. Since I had exhausted every other option, I decided to try healing my body with nutrition. Luckily for me, I discovered Anna Vocino’s recipes at the same time. She totally gets it too. Her recipes call for basic ingredients that don’t require a lot of expensive kitchen gadgets or endless hours with multiple steps, just simple, good food that’s easy to prepare and tastes delicious. Seriously, you take a bite of one of these dishes and say to yourself or anyone at the table, oh that is good. If you are dealing with food sensitivities, such as dairy, most of the recipes are easy to adjust. It’s been almost 11 months of eating this way and here are the results: I’m off all medication for mood, sleep and pain and lost 15 lbs. I thought it would be super boring and way too much work, but Anna’s recipes are so tasty that we have invited friends and family over for dinner more this year more than ever before. The food is too good not to share. Both my husband and 12-year-old daughter (notorious for being a picky eater) love Anna’s recipes, and we are saving money by eating dinners together at home. So, I was wrong. My food life is actually more fun and satisfying. Thank you so much Anna. Do yourself a favor and buy this book!

This book so far is great. It is beautiful and easy to read. Lots of pictures, although not all recipes are pictured but many of those are items featured in picture of other recipes (like the almond pita chips are pictured with the tzatziki sauce and olive tapenade). Upon arrival, I looked through the whole book with my husband, and even he is excited to try all of the healthy new recipes, even (or maybe especially) the ultra-low-sugar delicious-looking desserts. I like that she has a brief description of many of the recipes the beginning of each one and mentions possible variations and substitutions in the recipe text. That makes me excited and confident to try experimenting right away after making it "by the book" just once. I had trouble finding the online bonuses mentioned in the intro to the book, but I actually received an email response from the author with the link I needed. Wow! Since I am new at cooking and meal planning, I figured I'd just go through the book in order, Julie and Julia style, so I don't get overwhelmed by the idea of full meal planning, and cooking (or shopping for) more than one thing at once. (Yes, that's how much of a beginner I am.) I've only worked through the first two so far, but they were easy and delicious, even though the second one was intimidating to me - definitely building up my kitchen confidence! I'm even going to start shopping for two recipes at a time next, lol. I saw a review before purchasing that complained about the ingredient list details (particularly regarding sausage), but if you just read through the recipe once before going shopping (which is always a good idea anyway, for many reasons) then that shouldn't be a problem. And I think all the recipes are one page or less of text (including ingredient list) so that should be easy to do as well.

I downloaded the book to my Kindle which now has a permanent place in my kitchen so that we can easily access Eat Happy. As a new inductee into the NSNG way of eating, this book helped me to make the transition seamlessly and, more importantly, convenient and fun. Even if you aren't NSNG, the food is so good, that you won't feel the least bit deprived. I enjoy cooking and found that Anna's recipes are approachable and even managed to convert my man's aversion to zucchini--that in itself is reason enough to love this book! I made the Prosciutto Wrapped Peaches for a dinner party and they were such a huge hit that my friends constantly request that I make it. For those who want to start cooking, the book also helps you set up your pantry and with those staples, you have a strong foundation to start cooking. I'm taking my time cooking through her book because some recipes are so damn good, I make them multiple times. Whenever I'm stumped for ideas for dinner, I turn to Anna's book. The bottom line is that this book is great. It made cooking more fun and adventurous. The recipes are delicious, the instructions are clear and approachable. There are so many options that it will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Buy it, cook from it, learn from it, live by it, gift it to others.

This is an excellent book. I'm writing this after finishing leftover Chicken Parm with Rosemary Sweet Potato Hash I made yesterday. I usually despise leftovers, but this stuff is good. Really good. I bought this book because I decided to try the "No Sugar No Grain" diet. I hate fad diets, but I tried it out of desperation. After losing and gaining the same 50-70 pounds on Low Fat, Whole Food, Weight Watchers, etc, I decided to give NSNG a try. Mostly because it eliminates the things I tend to overeat: bread, breakfast cereal, bagels, doughnuts, ice cream, tortillas, rice, pasta, candy...... I'm very happy with the ease of these recipes after trying a few out. I am not a skilled cook, but I can follow directions and food is turning out pretty good. There is plenty of room for mistakes - for instance I made the Flaxseed Blueberry Walnut pancakes and they turned out more like underdone hamburger patties. If I pressed them thinner they would have been great. I still ate them; tasty and I wasn't hungry in an hour like regular pancakes. One feature I really like about the book is that it does NOT list fat, carb, protein counts. I have done the counting and it never did a thing for me. If someone wants those macronutrient details, they are plastered on all the ingredients you use. Speaking of ingredients, some of them can be a little spendy. Not outrageous and still far less than eating out at restaurants, but if someone is going to jump into these recipes, be prepared to shell out a little more during the initial grocery store visits One item that shocked me was the Cheese Crisp snack. I would have never thought of cooking a thin circle of shredded cheese on a frying pan, nor would I have thought it would be good to eat. But it is! A fantastic, decadent snack. I bought the kindle version and having the app on my phone is extremely handy for shopping. Thanks! dc

This is a great recipe book! So far, everything I have attempted to make has been delicious and that is the main indicator of a good cookbook for me. My very particular husband loved the Machaca. I made the roasted chicken twice and it came out amazing both times (I was eating it as I was carving it, I just couldn't stop). The zucchini pasta Bolognese was delicious and fed far more than 2-4 people! We tried the Flamenquines and learned that the pork really does need to be1/4" thick, so we're going to try that one again (it was so good, my picky husband WANTS to try it again!). I was a little put off when some of the ingredients weren't specific on sizes (i.e. 'a can of artichokes' instead of specifying the size of the can), but have learned that the 'amount' is up to my discretion as the cook. For the next book, I would suggest providing page numbers on the chapter summary lists or include an index to make recipes easier to find. Until then, I will enjoy searching page by page as the pictures are fabulous and it is so fun just to browse through it.

Studies have shown that reducing excess carbohydrates in your diet can help with the following problems: - Excess Weight - Fatigue and Sleepiness - Brain Fog - Bloating - Low Blood Sugar - High Blood Pressure - High Triglycerides Modern food processing techniques resulting in 'hidden' sugars and our reliance on processed food in our diet can have the affect of too many carbohydrates in our bodies. As a way of combating this, NSNG (No Sugars No Grains) was a phrase coined by Fitness Trainer to the stars Vinnie Tortorich who, together with Anna Vocino, the books author, has built a popular podcast and Facebook group. Anna is very honest about her journey with Celiac disease and having to give up gluten, dairy and sugar. When she started down this path, there weren't a lot of resources for eating this way. This cookbook is the result of many years of developing recipes that addressed her new way of eating. In addition to writing a cookbook and having a top rated podcast, she is a busy wife, mom, actress and comedian who still wants to feed her family. These recipes are easy to follow, don't use a lot of exotic ingredients, and are geared towards those of us who are busy and have better things to do than spend hours in the kitchen each day. If you are interested in Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb eating, you owe it to yourself to check this book out. The recipes and DELICIOUS and you won't feel deprived. I've taken several dishes to social gatherings and had rave reviews. No one knew they were eating a gluten/grain free low carb dish.

I adore Anna V. I came to know her through her co-hosting The Angriest Trainer podcast and from there subscribed to her cooking blog. Her blog is actually an amalgam of her immense cooking talents along with her career as a voice over artist and standup comic. This book in written in the same humorous, fun-loving voice I have come to love on her podcasts and blog. I have been cooking recipes from her blog for over a year. Anna has been open about her life with Celiac as well as embracing a Paleo-type protocol by adopting a no sugar/no grain NSNG approach and turning us on to all the amazing things we can eat. She offers up her backstory as part of her cookbook adventure. This book is really for anyone who is looking to eat real, unprocessed, and wholesome food. She offers plenty of options for all meal aspects including appetizers, mains, sides, breakfasts, condiments, etc. The meals are open to substitutions for whatever you have on hand or prefer. She smartly puts all desserts in their rightful place as mindful treats. I cannot wait to try her pumpkin pie recipe which she painstakingly created over and over till she found the lowest passable amount of sugar. Straightforward, accessible, and best of all…easy. Many of these meals can be made with ingredients you have on hand right now, like tonight! This is an easy, comfortable, no stress approach to food wrapped in a gorgeous hard cover gift worthy book. Cauliflower Tots Rule! BRB Rating: Own It

This book has been on my wish list since I first heard about it on Vinnie Tortorich NSNG Facebook page and have been a lazy low carber for years and there are some really good recipes in it..Breakfast for me is difficult but there is such a variety of different recipes, I don’t think I’ll be bored for a while..there is a dessert section that uses coconut sugar for a few recipes but for those special occasions when you want to have a treat “Anna’s pumpkin pie” is going to be in my menu..I won’t wait so long to buy her next book

Spitze, wenn man sich etwas mit Ernährung beschäftigt und verstanden hat, dass Zucker und Getreide vermieden werden müssen. Hierzu gibt es viele Informationen in Fitness Confidential von Vinnie Tortorich! Alle Maßangaben sind amerikanisch, hier sollte man sich am besten einen Satz amerikanischer Messbecher kaufen. Ansonsten uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Vom Frühstück über Appetizer bis zum Nachtisch alles in gesunder und leckerer Version dabei. Danke Anna!

I love this recipe book. So much that I just ordered the second one. However, I’ve had the only two months and the pages are falling out of the binding... Which is extremely disappointing given that the book is rather expensive. I’d give the recipes 5 stars, but the quality of the book 0...

This book has obviously been put together with a lot of care and attention. It contains really well presented information, wonderful recipes that are simple and healthy. So far I have managed to eat breakfast lunch and dinner from this book and have enjoyed everything. Got friends coming around this weekend so the Paleo Pumkin pie will be getting a thorough examination.

I love this book -- it's made my effort to remove sugars and grains from my daily meals much easier. Since I'm not an experienced cook, the photos and easy to follow instructions work for me. To hear more from Anna (the author), subscribe to the Vinnie Tortorich podcast (she's the co-host) and sign up to Anna's email newsletter (she regularly shares new recipes). Thanks for writing this, Anna!