Organic Food Matters: Nutrition + Recipes + Sources Paperback – August 4, 2025

This is not your average cookbook. I started to write down my recipes when I was in culinary school. In my 2nd semester of culinary school, I was selected to work for the Food Network. These are all my recipes that I have created over the last 20+ years as a chef. In this book we will explore dishes from many different cuisines: Italian, Mexican, French, Japanese, Thai, Greek, Turkish, Spanish, Korean, Irish, Indian and Chinese.This is the only cookbook in the world with complete nutritional analysis featuring macronutrients, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and ORAC values. The first part of this book is a nutrition download. The second part of this book is loaded with my recipes that I have practiced for decades. The third part of this book is dedicated to sourcing the best organic produce, raw milk, grass fed meats and superfoods in all 50 states.For an average 150 lb. man or woman, 19-50, each day the recommended daily allowance to prevent nutritional deficiencies are listed below.MacronutrientsCalories 2,000-3,000Total Fat 65-78gSaturated Fat 20-25gOmega-3 & Omega-6 1,100-1,300mg*Cholesterol 300mgCarbs 275-300g**Fiber 25-28gProtein 60g+VitaminsVitamin A (retinol) 1,500-3,000 mcgVitamin B1 (thiamine) 50-100mgVitamin B2 (riboflavin) 15-50mgVitamin B3 (niacin) 15-50mgVitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 50-100mgVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 50-100mgVitamin B7 (biotin) 400-800mcgVitamin B9 (folate) 400-800mcgVitamin B12 (cobalamin) 200-400mcgVitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1,000-3,000mgVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 25mcgVitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) 134mgVitamin K 120mcgCholine 50-200mgMineralsCalcium 1,500-2,000mgCopper 2-3mgIodine 100-225mcgIron 18-30mgMagnesium 750-1,000mgManganese 3-10mgPhosphorus 1,250mgPotassium 4,700mgSelenium 100-200mcgSodium 2,300mgZinc 30-50mgEssential Amino AcidsHistidine 952mgIsoleucine 1,292mgLeucine 2,856mgLysine 2,584mgMethionine 1,292mgPhenylalanine 2,244mgThreonine 1,360mgTryptophan 340mgValine 1,632mgMiscellaneousORAC 10,000+ pointsWho is at risk for a nutritional deficiency?Pregnant women (Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Vitamin D)Children and teenagers (Vitamin D)Keto Cult Members (Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, B Vitamins)Gluten-Free Diet (Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, B Vitamins, Vitamin D)Adkins Diet (Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin E, Iodine)Paleo Diet (Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, B Vitamins)Older Adults (Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Zinc)Alcoholics (Vitamin A, B Vitamins)Smokers (Vitamin C, Vitamin E)Vegans (Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Zinc)Which specific substances cause nutritional deficiencies?Alcohol (Vitamins B, C, D, E, K, Magnesium)Antacids (B Vitamins, Calcium, Vitamin A & D)Antibiotics (B Vitamins, Vitamin K, friendly bacteria)Aspirin (B Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A & C)Caffeine (Biotin, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc)Diuretics (Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin C, Zinc)Laxatives (Potassium, Vitamin A & K)Tobacco (Vitamins A, C & E)Ignorance is not bliss. What you don’t know will hurt your health. Read more