Eat Pono: Source Locally. Eat Nutritiously. Live Sustainably.

by Candes Gentry, Poet Gentry, Tara Young (Photographer)

Overview

At the age of five, Poet realized that eating healthy was a choice and decided to exercise that choice whenever possible. At first, I was a bit concerned and even shared my concerns with his kindergarten teacher. Poet had gone six months without eating a single cupcake or piece of cake at a birthday party. Our teacher told us not to worry – that it was completely normal for kids of his age to test their boundaries, in Poet's case his boundaries of self-control. Poet declared that he would avoid refined sugars and limit his intake of processed foods. So out went our occasional family trip to McDonalds for that delicious hot fudge sundae, our visits to See's candies for those sweet surprise tasters, and any sort of treat that had food coloring or processed sugars. When I realized that this was not a passing phase, we started reading all sorts of books about nutrition and the benefits of certain foods. Poet and I also started watching YouTube videos of easy, healthy recipes to jump start our new passion for using more wholesome ingredients. Poet began experimenting with avocado, cocoa powder and less processed sweeteners like honey, agave, maple syrup and dates. He also decided to choose bananas and berries over sugary sweets for dessert and snack time. Ultimately, what started off as a protest against cakes and baked goods turned into a lifestyle choice. As his passion for cooking blossomed, we decided to write a book to share how it can be hip to be healthy and dispel the assumption that all healthy food is tasteless or yucky. Poet still won't touch certain things like salad dressing, tomatoes or mushrooms, but for the most part he is a conscientious eater who chooses to try healthy options like veggie burgers, spinach and Brussels sprouts. We are proud of our healthy eater and want to share his love of the outdoors, fishing, gardening, cooking and wholesome eating with our family and friends. What we have learned through this process is that leading by example is very powerful and you never know who you might inspire. Although it is hard to be the kid who says "no, thank you" to the spam musubi, Gatorade, candy lei and boba drinks, it is also fun to create new recipes and share what we make with friends and family. Writing this book reminds me that, no matter how young or old, novice or expert, we can all learn from one another.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781667807430
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	02/11/2022
Pages:	148
Sales rank:	1,109,893
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Candes Gentry - mother, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, vocalist, event planner and author.

Inspired by her son Poet's passion for sustainability, Eat
Pono reflects Candes' love of family and healthy living in the context of a relaxed island lifestyle. Born and raised in Hawaii, she is an exceedingly relevant voice in this genre because she has devoted most of her adult life to fitness,
healthy living, and developing a diet that supports maximum performance. In her own quest for personal health, Candes has achieved living her best life, and now wants to share the recipes that have provided healthy sustenance to her and her family. May you all "Eat Pono" and live your best lives in good health, love and joy.
– Joey Caldarone Poet is an observant child who is wise beyond his years. He inspires those he comes in contact with to listen, ask questions and challenge the status quo. Poet has an insatiable appetite for knowledge and healthy food and loves to fish and garden. Poet is happiest while playing in the ocean whether it be fishing, swimming, surfing, spear diving, or discovering the tide pools along the shore. Poet's passion for conservation and sustainability inspire those around him to protect and preserve the environment.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

9

Recipes to Jump Start Your Day 11

Row, Row, Row your Papaya Boat 12

Avocado Toast with Fried Egg 15

PB&J Toast 16

Did Someone Say, "Banana Split for Breakfast!" 17

Pancakes Please!!! 18

Ole! Breakfast Tortilla 21

Overnight Oats 22

Chia Seed Pudding 24

Smoothies 26

Substitutions 30

Peanut Butter Banana 33

PB&J 33

Golden Hour 34

Pineapple Freeze 34

Green Machine 37

Peanut Butter Cup 37

Okinawan Sweet Potato and Haupia Pie 38

Pumpkin Pie 38

Bowls 41

Blue Hawaii 42

Brazilian Acai 42

Banana Freeze 45

Condiments 46

Poet's Presto Pesto! 48

Strawberry & Raspberry Chia Seed Jam 49

Snacks 51

Frozen Fruit Skewers 52

Coconut Water Fruit Pops 55

Tropical Fruit Pops 55

Energy Bites 56

Delicious Dates! 59

Wholesome Meals 60

Fresh Caught Fish 62

Breaded Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) 68

Southwest Stuffed Yams 71

Baja Burritos (Tofu or Ground Beef) 72

Move over Small Fry, It's Time to Stir Fry 75

Hot Pot 76

Spaghetti Squash with Poet's Presto Pesto & Parmesan 79

Charcuterie Platters 81

Lentil Stew 82

Empanadas 84

Vegetarian Filling 87

Pastel de Fuente (Shepherd's Pie) Hawaiian/Argentine Style 88

Lite Bites 91

Tabouli with Tricolor Quinoa 92

Burnt Broccoli 95

Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato Mash 96

French Green Beans 97

Brussels Sprouts with Red Grapes 98

'Ulu Fries 101

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Salad 102

Summertime Salad with Watermelon & Mint 105

Sweets 106

Poet's Famous Healthy Chocolate Mousse 109

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies 110

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies 113

Dressed to Impress Jello Cake 114

Apple & Pear Crisp 117

Tart Berry Bars 118

Green Machine Muffins 121

Banana Bread 122

Carrot Bread 125

Juicing 126

Morning Sunrise 128

Greens are Good 128

Grape-a-licious 129

Citrus Juices 129

Oils, Nuts, and Seeds 131

Acknowledgments 137

Poet, Our Inspiration 138