<p>Melissa’s Produce is introducing its 3rd cookbook, “Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on the Planet: The Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables, in 150 Delicious Recipes,” which is focused on adding more produce to consumers’ diets.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/melissas_cookbook_july_2013_BODY_01.jpg" alt="images 072413" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/melissas_cookbook_july_2013_BODY_02.jpg" alt="images 072413" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Written by author Cathy Thomas and a team of experts and chefs at Melissa’s Produce, the guide helps shoppers determine which fruits and veggies pack the best punch and best fit the specific health goals they’re looking to achieve as well as how to cook them.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/melissas_cookbook_july_2013_BODY_03.jpg" alt="images 072413" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The easy-to-navigate encyclopedia contains information about the 50 most nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. The health benefit of each produce item is highlighted and paired with tips on how to buy, store, and, of course, cook each item, with 150 recipes for simple sides and main courses.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/melissas_cookbook_july_2013_BODY_04.jpg" alt="images 072413" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">This cookbook is made available exclusively in a hardbound edition from Melissa’s Produce and can be ordered at 1.800.588.0151 or on the<a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.melissas.com/ " target="_new">Melissa’s Produce</a> website.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">It is now available to major book sellers in the U.S. in a softbound edition only and retails at $30.00.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
