The CBD Kitchen E-Book

Leah Vanderveldt

• Herausgeber: Ryland Peters & Small
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

CBD oil (or cannabidiol) has become hugely popular thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to alleviate a multitude of physical and mental ailments. Here, wellness expert Leah Vanderveldt demystifies the science and offers over 50 plant-based recipes with CBD. CBD oil (or cannabidiol) is receiving huge attention from mainstream media for its anti-inflammatory effects which may help to improve our brain health, alleviate anxiety, headaches, and arthritis. CBD comes from the cannabis plant, but unlike the stuff you smoke, CBD contains only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive chemical of the plant that gets you high. It has the relaxing, anti-inflammatory benefits of the cannabis plant without making you feel weird. Leah Vanderveldt has taken CBD oil for over a year and is convinced it has helped her with anxiety, pain and to improve sleep. Her easy recipes include smoothies, teas and coffees, snacks and desserts, light savory meals, and even mocktails and cocktails, plus CBD skin care such as an anti-inflammatory face mask and a coconut oil moisturiser.

Leseprobe

THE

CBD KITCHEN

THE

CBD KITCHEN

Over 50 plant-based recipes for tonics, easy meals, treats & skincare made with the goodness extracted from hemp

LEAH VANDERVELDT

Photography by Clare Winfield

Dedication For anyone seeking better health and more calm in their lives.

Senior designer Megan Smith

Commissioning editor Alice Sambrook

Head of production Patricia Harrington

Art director Leslie Harrington

Editorial director Julia Charles

Publisher Cindy Richards

Prop stylist Alexander Breeze

Food stylist Maud Eden

Indexer Vanessa Bird

First published in 2019

by Ryland Peters & Small

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Text copyright © Leah Vanderveldt 2019

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© Ryland Peters & Small 2019

E-ISBN: 978-1-78879-127-4

ISBN: 978-1-78879-112-0

Printed in China

The author’s moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library. US Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data has been applied for.

General recipe notes

• Both British (Metric) and American (Imperial plus US cups) measurements are included in these recipes for your convenience, however it is important to work with one set of measurements only and not alternate between the two within a recipe.

• All spoon measurements are level unless otherwise specified. A teaspoon is 5 ml, a tablespoon is 15 ml.

• Ovens should be preheated to the specified temperatures. We recommend using an oven thermometer. If using a fan-assisted oven, adjust temperatures according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• For infusion recipes, all herbs are dried unless otherwise indicated. Aim to buy herbs that are both grown organically and sourced responsibly. Mountain Rose Herbs is a great place to start online but also check out any local herb shops near you.

Important notes on CBD

• Readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice before taking CBD in conjunction with any other medical conditions, medication or if pregnant or breastfeeding.

• For the purposes of this book, a single dose of CBD is considered to be about ¼ teaspoon. However, it’s important to pay attention to the concentration of the specific oil you’re using, and find what is best for you. Take note of the amount that works for you and sub that in anywhere you see ¼ teaspoon in the single-serve recipes.

• A non-flavoured oil-based tincture of CBD is recommended for use in the recipes in this book.

Disclaimer

The views expressed in this book are those of the author but they are general views only and readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice. Ryland Peters & Small hereby exclude all liability to the extent permitted by law for any errors or omissions in this book and for any loss, damage or expense (whether direct or indirect) suffered by a third party relying on any information contained in this book.

CONTENTS

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The CBD lowdown

Lattes & tonics

Smoothies & breakfast

Snacks & desserts

Savouries

Cocktails & mocktails

Infusions

Skincare

Your CBD schedule

Index

Acknowledgements

THE CBD LOWDOWN

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CBD (short for cannabidiol) is a chemical compound found in the hemp plant, a variety of cannabis. As a supplement, it has made waves in the wellness world, primarily due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Let’s get this question out of the way first: unlike marijuana, CBD does not get you high. Not even a little bit. It does, however, have the potential to alleviate a wide range of medical ailments, from physical pains to mental health. It is purported to have all the benefits of medicinal cannabis, but leave you feeling calm and relaxed rather than stoned. I’ve seen the benefits firsthand, having taken CBD regularly myself long-term. In this book, I’ll lay out the facts and share my insight into CBD, along with some delicious plant-based recipes in which you can try the supplement for yourself.

MY EXPERIENCE

I first heard about CBD oil on a podcast, where they discussed its anti-inflammatory properties and its pain-relief potential. It caught my attention because once a month I was getting some pretty severe, fetal-position-inducing pain on the first day of my period. As someone certified in culinary nutrition, I had tried making more anti-inflammatory food adjustments to my already good diet, but aside from sitting on the couch all day with a heating pad on my stomach and taking too many over-the-counter painkillers, nothing was cutting it. I’m a natural remedy person, and I knew there had to be something else out there for me besides taking pills every few hours, but I had yet to find it.

After a bit of research, I decided on Charlotte’s Web Hemp Oil, and gave it a try right away – about a week before my period. That month, the onset of my cramps was significantly less intense (which could be due to several factors), but I decided to take a dose of the oil instead of two Advil and see what happened. It took away my cramps within 30 minutes, the same as a typical over-the-counter pain relief pill. I was hopeful when I first started taking CBD, but still pretty sceptical, so I was genuinely overjoyed when it worked better than I expected. And I started to wonder what else this stuff could do.

ANXIETY

I had also read about some of the other purported benefits of CBD and was interested to see the eff ects it had — especially on my anxiety levels. I don’t have a severe anxiety disorder, but I, like so many people today, often find myself in the grips of anxiety when dealing with everyday stress, unknown social situations or worry. I sometimes lose half a day to an anxiety spiral, trying to alleviate the distracting sensation of a fist of tension in my gut.

The best way I can describe the noticeable diff erence that CBD has made to my feelings of anxiety is that it diff uses that knotted nervous feeling. That mental spiral I get lost in gradually dissipates until all of a sudden I realize, wow, I feel better. Nothing drastic or intense, just a gentle feeling of well-being. Taking CBD oil has allowed me to shed the feelings that used to consume me or prevent me from going to an event. It gives me a calmer, ‘I’ve got this’ kind of feeling that can make a huge diff erence. I have noticed that regularly taking small amounts has had a cumulative eff ect on my anxiety overall, and taking a bit more tends to help if I’m having a particularly anxious day.

SLEEP

Linked to my anxiety, my sleep used to be unpredictable, with weeks at a time filled with great sleep and others riddled with random 3am wake-ups or over-active bedtime brain.

So I started taking CBD oil with my tea about an hour before bed and noticed real results. After two years of doing this, I still occasionally get a thought spiral that keeps me up — I am human, after all — but my overall sleep experience has improved drastically.

DEPRESSION

On the other side of that anxiety coin, depression is something I’ve dealt with throughout my life and it can creep up if I’m not vigilant with my mental health. But since taking CBD oil regularly, depression hasn’t been a huge issue for me.

I’m still me, and at times I still get anxious, emotional and blue. CBD isn’t a cure-all, but knowing that I have this natural helping hand in my toolbox is comforting.

THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM & CBD

The endocannabinoid system is a biological system that controls many of the physical responses in our bodies. The system needs to be kept balanced in order for us to maintain a healthy nervous system, brain health, regulate hormones, get good sleep and regulate pain.

The naturally occurring chemicals within the hemp plant contain many cannabinoids or phytocannabinoids, and CBD is one of these. Our endocannabinoid systems have cannabinoid receptors that can make use of extra CBD to help balance our systems. Our bodies are designed to benefit from this chemical compound, and while they produce their own cannabinoids, using CBD oil can help top up and return your endocannabinoid system to equilibrium.

HEALTH BENEFITS IN GENERAL

Though I’m not a doctor or a scientist, my training in culinary nutrition has given me a thorough understanding of wellness supplements and how they interact with our bodies. My view on the potential benefits of CBD comes from having studied the information available, coupled with the fact that having tried it, I have quickly realized what a helpful addition it is in my life.

While the science and studies supporting the use of CBD are promising, they are still in the early stages. A lot of the benefits I mention have been researched, but that research is ongoing. What we do have, though, is strong anecdotal evidence from people who use it and whose lives have been improved by it. Reported benefits include:

• Anti-inflammatory

• Pain management

• Anti-anxiety

• Antidepressant

• Improved sleep

• Antioxidant

• Neuroprotectant

• Brain health

• Heart health

• Arthritis pain

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