I Live In My Kitchen is more than a cookbook, it is a guide for those who are interested in taking the first step to healthy living. In the introduction, Elite describes her journey to healthy eating followed by tips for healthy cooking, a grocery shopping list for staples in the kitchen, which fats and oils to use for cooking, and quick recipes anyone can prepare. The book contains over 120 recipes varying from salads to main courses, and healthy desserts. None of the recipes contain refined sugar, white flour, processed oils, food coloring, preservatives or soy products. There is a minimal use of recommended dairy and grains in just a few recipes. You will find a rainbow of dishes using only wholesome ingredients including veggies, spices, nuts, eggs, chicken, beef, and fish. If you enjoy any of the following lifestyle diets, you will find this book particularly helpful: Clean Eating, Mediterranean, Paleo, Vegetarian, Diabetic, Celiac, Gluten Free, and Kosher. Elite proves to us that healthy eating doesn't mean boring and that a home cooked meal in the kitchen is the first step of the journey for an overall healthy lifestyle. The idea to create this book sparked three years ago when I began to document my daily cooking on Instagram. I enjoyed taking photos of my dishes and explain how to prepare the recipes. Before long, I compiled over 100 recipes and it was time to put them on paper. At that time I was enrolled in the Health Coaching course and my cooking has shifted gears. Instead of using boxed food and highly processed items, it consisted of wholesome ingredients with very little processed items. If I could do it, you can do it too. I wanted to share my recipes with you so you too will be able to prepare healthy meals for you and your family. In the introduction to the book, I share tips for healthy habits and what should be in your shopping cart, pantry and fridge if you wish to take the first steps to a healthy lifestyle. I believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal with just a few simple ingredients. The name 'I Live In My Kitchen' came about because as a mom of three children (they are now adults), I found myself and our family spend most of our time while we were home, in the kitchen. We did everything in the kitchen- homework, arts, crafts, laugh, cry, entertain and hang out- not just cook and eat. My day started and ended in the kitchen. 'But You Don't Have To!' If the thought of spending time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning scares you, have no fear! That is the main point of this book, in order for you to cook and eat healthily, you don't need to work very hard. In this book, I share many quick and easy recipes everyone would enjoy and leave you time to spend with your loved ones. I hope you find this book helpful and inspiring. With love,Elite Inspired by her upbringing in the Mediterranean kitchen, Elite Jakob brings a bouquet of fresh-flavored recipes that require short preparation time but are nonetheless delicious and healthy. No matter where you are on the cooking curve, this book is the perfect start for anyone who wants to cook and eat healthier but won't compromise the sense of taste buds indulgence. I Live In My Kitchen is your guide to wholesome cooking using simple ingredients, easy prep methods, and fresh ideas for everyday meals. This book includes over 120 recipes from colorful salads and mouth-watering chicken recipes to no guilt scrumptious desserts. you will find this book inspiring if you follow lifestyle diets such as gluten-free, paleo, vegan, celiac, diabetic, clean eating, vegetarian, Mediterranean and Kosher.Elite Jakob is a professional health coach who shares her journey back to simple, clean and healthy eating. "I want you to enjoy cooking and discover that healthy does not mean boring or bland and that it's super easy and fun to cook a beautiful, nourishing meal at home!" Elite Jakob was born in Israel in 1967 and was raised in Ra'anana, Israel.  In 1989, after her military service she moved to Baltimore, MD with her boyfriend then and husband now. Together they attended Towson University where Elite earned her Business degree. In 1997 she completed her MBA studies at Loyola College and graduated on the day she had her second child. During the early years, Elite worked in the food business and later on in retail while raising their three children. In 2015 she received her Health Coach certificate and recently completed her 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training. 'I Live In My Kitchen, But You Don't Have To!' is Elite's first cookbook where she brings together her love for cooking and healthy lifestyle. All the photos in the book (except for the head shot on the back cover) were taken by Elite as she expresses her creativity and love for design and color.