“Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes: Healthy Homemade Meals Made Easy” by Yu Shiaw Chen, Ph.D. was nominated for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award
“Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes: Healthy Homemade Meals Made Easy” by Yu Shiaw Chen, Ph.D., published by Author Reputation Press, was one of the nominees for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award. This masterpiece was commended by Nicole Yurcaba of the US Review of Books, acknowledging that “The author’s book not only focuses on ingredients and preparation; it also offers valuable insights into what foods will benefit people the most for what health conditions they may have or what healthy living goals they want to achieve. Readers will also discover an emphasis on mealtime management, which includes preparing meals for the week thoughtfully and ahead of time. For those new to the raw and whole foods diet, this cookbook is a great starting place to learn easy and accessible recipes that will transform their eating.”
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Yu-Shiaw Chen, Ph.D., obtained her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Mount Sinai School of Medicine at New York City. She worked as a research scientist at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Brookhaven National Laboratories, Stony Brook University, and biotechnology companies for 20 years. She realized the importance of nutrition and its impact on people’s health and wellbeing when she was working as a pharmaceutical consultant. She then began her career as a nutrition counselor and educator.
She was interviewed by Benji Cole in the People of Distinction program. The said program is one of the most extensive and wide-ranging radio shows in the United States. Hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio, People of Distinction is the right fit for authors who want to increase their exposure to readers.
“Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes: Healthy Homemade Meals Made Easy” by Yu-Shiaw Chen, Ph.D. is a recipe book that is your inspiration to explore a wide range of homemade, whole food, vegan meals, including many raw food recipes to provide a full range of nutrients and enzymes.
This book was displayed during the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2023 at the University of Southern California on April 22-23, 2023. The festival was launched to connect individuals who read books with those who write them. The range of book genres exhibited at the festival captivated readers of all ages.
Click on this link to find out more about the 2024 Eric Hoffer Award results: https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-winners.html.