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Following the publication of her first book, The Migraine Relief Plan, a step-by-step plan to achieve a healthier lifestyle for those who suffer severe migraines and chronic illnesses, and those who care for them, Stephanie Weaver received a flood of requests from readers seeking more recipes. She spent the next few years expanding her research, meticulously testing new recipes, and interviewing a wide range of health professionals, advocates, patients, and caregivers. The result is The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook, an essential guide to healthier eating and mindful living, which aims to help readers mitigate the symptoms of severe migraines, headaches, and other chronic illnesses. It also features a foreword by nutrition scholar Margaret Slavin, PhD, RDN, and neurology professor Dawn C. Buse, PhD. The 100 delicious, plan-friendly recipes of The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook include foods for every meal of the day, plus snacks, drinks, sauces, and condiments, as well as serving suggestions and a chapter on preparing healthy, wholesome meals from leftovers. This robust selection of recipes, enhanced with Weaver's favorite preparation tips and personal insights, empowers readers to create beautiful meals that support their health. Her insightful interviews with health professionals, advocates, and patients provide tips for ongoing self-care, pain management, and building resilience. This book will help readers benefit from a holistic approach to battling migraines and chronic pain. The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook arms readers with the recipes, research, professional insight, and lifestyle tips necessary to face their symptoms head-on.

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Praise for The Migraine Relief Plan A book for migraine patients that celebrates healthy fat and kicks sugar to the curb! A must-have guide for any migraine patient or their family members. --Mark Hyman, MD, director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine If you are paleo and still get migraine attacks, this book is a must-read. --Terry Wahls, MD, author of The Wahls Protocol Weaver's knowledge of clean eating and wellness is delicious and authentic. This book is full of incredible information, from how to prep, store, and enjoy nourishing foods to how to get your body working for you, not against you. --Amie Valpone, bestselling author of Eating Clean, As a physician treating patients with migraines and Meniere's disease, I have long wished for a resource I could share with them that provides a well-researched, step-by-step approach to making the diet changes that will help ease their symptoms and support their healing. --Susan Mathison, MD, Catalyst Medical Center & Clinical Spa This is a phenomenal, holistic resource for anyone living with migraine or vertigo symptoms. With extensive research and personal experience, Weaver has developed a practical plan to help you make lasting lifestyle changes for pain prevention and optimal health. --Tess Masters, author of The Blender Girl Weaver has thought of everything, from managing your diet with a detailed menu plan to creating a positive environment with meditation and self-care. This is the essential go-to book for anyone suffering from this debilitating condition. --Sharon Palmer, RDN, nutrition expert and author of the Plant-Powered book series Wow! This is a must-read book for anyone living with migraine. Weaver provides a holistic, flexible, and easy-to-implement plan to combat migraines that includes lifestyle tips as well as enticing recipes that are as delicious as they are easy to make. --Jeanne Sauvage, author of Gluten-Free Wish List I love a solid plan of action, and with this book, Weaver arms readers with a detailed blueprint to transform their health. --Melissa Joulwan, author of the Well Fed book series Migraine can leave you feeling so powerless, but Weaver's innovative approach assures success by focusing on the lifestyle changes we do have control over. An unbelievably helpful guide filled with real-world solutions. --Alisa Fleming, founder of Go Dairy Free As a preventive and lifestyle medicine physician, my goal is to empower patients to understand and take action to optimize their health utilizing lifestyle, food, and natural strategies. This book does just that by providing easy-to-understand, science-based information in a format that allows the reader to implement lifestyle approaches and take control of their health! --Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE, author of The Whole Cure Weaver has taken a very complex subject and created an easy-to-understand primer and step-by-step action plan to fewer headaches. There are simple migraine-friendly recipes for any eating style--vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and grain-free--and practical tips on detoxing your body and home to remove migraine triggers. --Lisa Wells, founder of Cook Eat Paleo As a mother of a food-allergic child, I am all too familiar with the challenges of meeting special dietary needs. This book gives everyone a step-by-step guide to success, and the recipes work for families with multiple dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and low-sodium diets. I recommend this book to anyone dealing with migraine or other restrictions. --Kim Lutz, author of Welcoming Kitchen, Super Seeds, and Ancient Grains Weaver's work is superior to any other migraine material I've found. Buy the book, follow her steps, and relieve your pain! --Donald Gazzaniga, Megaheart.com An extraordinary resource! Weaver is the perfect companion for any migraine sufferer. Accessible and incredibly detailed, she offers strategies for reclaiming your life. --Vidyamala Burch, founder of Breathworks Mindfulness and coauthor of You Are Not Your Pain Drawing on a wealth of personal and professional experience, as well as her own research, Weaver has put together a manual for migraine patients who are ready to take charge of their own lives. --Bradley J. Katz, MD, PhD, professor of ophthalmology and neurology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center So much more than a cookbook or guidebook. Leaving no stone unturned, Weaver has created an all-in-one resource for anyone who deals with migraine headaches. From food to treatments to mindset and fashioning a successful migraine-free lifestyle, you'll find everything you need for long-term health in this very personable, engaging, and comprehensive book. --Ricki Heller, PhD, RHN, author of Living Candida-Free

Praise for The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook Much useful information is packed upfront, from the basics (food, sleep, exercise) to the prevailing science, as well as lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a shopping guide, and a monthly calendar to acclimate to the changes she advocates. Then the dishes, freely borrowed and adapted from others: breakfast hash, wild game chili, ratatouille, 'faux' guacamole (substituting squash for avocado), sorbet, fudge. Her inclusion of a 'budget-friendly' indicator, three 'progressive cooking' recipes that adapt well to leftovers, and quotes from members of the medical community help this stand out. -Booklist Good nutrition is an important part of lifestyle changes, which can improve headache disorders. Stephanie Weaver provides common-sense advice and fixable, straightforward recipes to optimize every meal and snack. Using her book can enhance dietary excellence and the lifestyle behaviors useful in headache management. -Dr. Stewart Tepper, Director, Dartmouth Headache Center Stephanie Weaver was diagnosed with migraines at the age of 53. When she learned that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from these debilitating headaches, she decided to write this book and help others focus their diet on foods that can reduce migraines. The recipes are thoroughly appealing to anyone and highly approachable. This book is a must for any migraine sufferer. -Kathy Gunst, cookbook author and Resident Chef of NPR's Here and Now Stephanie has done it again with The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook, her follow-up to The Migraine Relief Plan. This collection of 100+ anti-inflammatory, migraine-friendly recipes displays the same attention to detail and painstaking research we saw in her first book, offering a varied and comprehensive list of recipes from breakfast to delectable desserts. Dishes hail from a diversity of cuisines, including those from North America, Spain, Italy, Japan, France, Lebanon, India, Mexico, Greece, and more. I daresay you won't find a better approach or more delicious migraine-friendly recipes anywhere. If you suffer from migraines or know someone who does, Stephanie's books are the only ones you need on your bookshelf. -Ricki Heller, PhD, R.H.N., author of Living Candida Free Migraineurs, rejoice! Full of delicious and varied recipes addressing an array of additional dietary needs, this follow-up cookbook to The Migraine Relief Plan is an excellent and much-needed part of the migraine wellness toolkit. -Jeanne Sauvage, author of Gluten-Free Wish List: Sweet and Savory Treats You've Missed the Most The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook is an incredible treasury of yes and deliciousness and encouragement for those facing migraine issues. It's an invitation to show up in the kitchen and find abundant ways to thrive. From Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Blueberry Muffins to Thai-Style Shrimp Curry and Peach Crumble Pie, Stephanie Weaver shares her recipes for busy weeknights, snacks, and celebrations. Need a gluten-free, dairy-free or grain-free recipe? Icons make it easy to find the particular dishes that work for you, colorfully seasoned with gorgeous images to draw you in. With menus, basic recipes for seasonings and sauces, and inspiring words on resilience to savor, this book helps you cook and eat well year round, with pleasure and ease. -Nancie McDermott, cookbook author

"Praise for The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook “Much useful information is packed upfront, from the basics (food, sleep, exercise) to the prevailing science, as well as lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a shopping guide, and a monthly calendar to acclimate to the changes she advocates. Then the dishes, freely borrowed and adapted from others: breakfast hash, wild game chili, ratatouille, 'faux' guacamole (substituting squash for avocado), sorbet, fudge. Her inclusion of a 'budget-friendly' indicator, three 'progressive cooking' recipes that adapt well to leftovers, and quotes from members of the medical community help this stand out.” —Booklist ""Good nutrition is an important part of lifestyle changes, which can improve headache disorders. Stephanie Weaver provides common-sense advice and fixable, straightforward recipes to optimize every meal and snack. Using her book can enhance dietary excellence and the lifestyle behaviors useful in headache management.” —Dr. Stewart Tepper, Director, Dartmouth Headache Center “Stephanie Weaver was diagnosed with migraines at the age of 53. When she learned that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from these debilitating headaches, she decided to write this book and help others focus their diet on foods that can reduce migraines. The recipes are thoroughly appealing to anyone and highly approachable. This book is a must for any migraine sufferer.” —Kathy Gunst, cookbook author and Resident Chef of NPR’s Here and Now “Stephanie has done it again with The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook, her follow-up to The Migraine Relief Plan. This collection of 100+ anti-inflammatory, migraine-friendly recipes displays the same attention to detail and painstaking research we saw in her first book, offering a varied and comprehensive list of recipes from breakfast to delectable desserts. Dishes hail from a diversity of cuisines, including those from North America, Spain, Italy, Japan, France, Lebanon, India, Mexico, Greece, and more. I daresay you won’t find a better approach or more delicious migraine-friendly recipes anywhere. If you suffer from migraines or know someone who does, Stephanie’s books are the only ones you need on your bookshelf.” —Ricki Heller, PhD, R.H.N., author of Living Candida Free “Migraineurs, rejoice! Full of delicious and varied recipes addressing an array of additional dietary needs, this follow-up cookbook to The Migraine Relief Plan is an excellent and much-needed part of the migraine wellness toolkit.” —Jeanne Sauvage, author of Gluten-Free Wish List: Sweet and Savory Treats You’ve Missed the Most “The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook is an incredible treasury of yes and deliciousness and encouragement for those facing migraine issues. It's an invitation to show up in the kitchen and find abundant ways to thrive. From Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Blueberry Muffins to Thai-Style Shrimp Curry and Peach Crumble Pie, Stephanie Weaver shares her recipes for busy weeknights, snacks, and celebrations. Need a gluten-free, dairy-free or grain-free recipe? Icons make it easy to find the particular dishes that work for you, colorfully seasoned with gorgeous images to draw you in. With menus, basic recipes for seasonings and sauces, and inspiring words on resilience to savor, this book helps you cook and eat well year round, with pleasure and ease.” —Nancie McDermott, cookbook author"

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Stephanie Weaver, MPH both on Facebook Watch and IGTV, and her recipes have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, Parade, and more.

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