Here’s a primer on some of the most frequently used ingredients you’ll see throughout the book, including preferred brands, sourcing, and other pertinent info.
Key to Icons and Abbreviations
FF: Fast food. On days you need to eat, like, now, look for this icon, which will mark any recipe that’s ready start to finish in 30 minutes or less. We also use this icon for tips to get food on the table faster.
SF: Slow food. We give you the heads-up if something requires an hour or more of rest and prep time, such as the No-Bake Mocha Cheesecake or Slow-Cooker Brown Rice Porridge .
SC: Slow cooker. We love the slow cooker, but we know you need a heads-up if something’s gonna take all day to cook. You’ll see this in our Better than Bone Broth and Slow-Cooker Refried Beans , for example.
CL: Carbo loading. For those days when you need to top off your glycogen stores, we’ve noted the recipes that are good for “carbo loading.”
GF/GFO: Gluten-free/gluten-free option. We highlight the recipes that are naturally gluten-free or can easily become gluten-free. Of course, if you have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, please read all labels carefully to avoid risk of cross-contamination. We also offer tips to cut the gluten when possible.
OF/OFO: Oil-free/oil-free option. See Oil Free Cooking Tips for more on oil-free cooking.
XS: Soy-free. Because many people prefer to avoid soy, we call out recipes that are soy-free. For recipes that call for “reduced-sodium tamari” simply swap in coconut aminos or another soy-free salty condiment.
