The Wellness Lifestyle

"It may seem overwhelming, but Orr and Baute break it all down and enliven the book with tips and personal stories."—Bloom Magazine

"The beautiful photography presents mouth-watering dishes that make a reader want to dive right in."—Indianapolis Star

"The MyTendWell Lifestyle Plan offered by Chef D and Dr. K can contribute to an individual's quality of life by leading to improved cognition, higher self-esteem, and lower depression and anxiety."—John Shea, Cognitive Neuromotor Control Laboratory, Indiana University

"Daniel Orr and Kelly Jo Baute present the whole package in The Wellness Lifestyle. They cover growing your own food; recipes for various diets, including gluten free; exercises to build strength and flexibility; and a lengthy food glossary that covers allium to Za'atar. The beautiful photography presents mouth-watering dishes that make a reader want to dive right in."—Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Hoosier Gardener

"What sets this book apart from other self-help guides are the modern, appealing recipes of Chef D. They're fresh and colorful, sure to appeal to curious cooks everywhere."—Barbara Fairchild, Bon Appetit Magazine

"I felt like the recipes and wellness tips were written just for me. I read Chef D's and Dr. K stories and they felt like my own stories. They're personal, difficult and hopeful and reveal that they understand because they've been through it, too. The bravery that it must have taken to write their personal stories in this book is exactly what makes the wellness advice so powerful."—Annie Corrigan, author of Earth Eats

"The authors walk readers through their path for a lifelong journey of self-exploration, adaptation, and total wellness. Featuring step-by-step instructions for movement, meditation, and healthy eating, The Wellness Lifestyle is the one-stop guide for a full and complete life, integrating the literal and spiritual inside as well as the exterior."—Nathalie Dupree, author of Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking

"Chef D and Dr. K provide a very practical approach to adopting and balancing healthy eating and active living. Their strategies are both theory-based and down to earth."—Russell Pate, Professor of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina

"Daniel Orr and Kelly Jo Baute prescribe a holistic approach to wellness that covers just about everything you can think ofnutritious food, physical movement, spiritual mindfulness, emotional health, intellectual growth, environmental sustainability, and satisfaction in your job and your social life. Lots of tips, delicious recipes, and gorgeous photos help make their medicine easy to swallow!"—Christine Barbour, food writer for Bloom Magazine and coauthor of Indiana Cooks and Home Grown Indiana