Who doesn’t love a good book?

Whether you’re curling up with a blanket and a cup of tea or relaxing under a beach umbrella with the sound of waves crashing nearby, there’s something special about diving into a great read.

Books, like nutrition, are deeply personal.

Just as I don’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach to food, dietary patterns, or lifestyle, my reading list reflects an eclectic mix of interests.

From exploring raw vegan ice creams crafted from coconut meat to savoring hearty beef soups paired with homemade bread and farm-fresh butter—or fermenting garden vegetables into delectable kimchi—these books inspire me to expand my horizons.

Many of these books also explore how food can be deeply tailored to our individual needs.

Whether it’s learning to eat for your genes or understanding how the vibrant colors on your plate can enhance your health, the possibilities for personalizing nutrition are endless.

So, whether you’re an audio book enthusiast or a collector of physical volumes, here are some of my favorite titles to enrich your library or audio collection.

Open your heart, mind, and spirit, and let these books inspire you to try something new today.

Cookbooks

Health & Wellness

• Hormone Balance Made Simple by Dr. John Lee
• JennScents Holistic Aromatherapy Guide by Jennifer Hochell Pressimone
• The Genomic Kitchen by Amanda Archibald
• The Truth About Beauty by Kat James
• Whole Detox by Deanna Minich, Ph.D.
• Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom by Dr. Christiane Northrup

Gardening, & Self-Sufficiency

• Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
• The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour
• The Secret Garden of Survival- Food Forest by Rick Austin
• Totally Crazy Easy Florida Gardening by David the Good

Whether you’re diving into the science of food, exploring the art of fermentation, or discovering how to bring more color and variety to your meals, these books offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

What’s on your reading list? I’d love to hear your favorites.