Power Food Kitchen takes you on an inspirational journey into the world of healthy plant based foods. This cookbook is filled with fun, easy to make recipes designed to fit into an active, high energy approach to living. The goal of this book is to make it easier for readers to include more plant based foods in their diet. The book is a collection of the authors most popular recipes for all parts of the day. This includes fruit and protein smoothies as well as healthy options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The book also goes into detail how to make various teas and hot cacao drinks. This book features many recipes using some of the most popular health foods on the planet, such as coconut oil. It also has useful ways to work with cacao, vanilla, cayenne, ceylon cinnamon, turmeric and other nutritious and beneficial spices. About the Author: Michael Cruden was born in Central Florida and has a very unique background. After overcoming significant health setbacks at an early age in life, he set his intention to eating well and living an active, healthy lifestyle. It took many years to regain balance but also set him on a path to gaining a comprehensive understanding of health and well being. After graduating from UCF in 2001, he moved to Costa Rica. During this time he has worked in the hospitality industry in various countries and also has helped run a popular restaurant for several years.