If the Buddha Came to Dinner: How to Nourish Your Body to Awaken Your Spirit »

"Imagine for a moment that the Buddha is coming to dinner. What would you prepare? Most likely you wouldn't run out for fast-food burgers and onion rings. Instead, you'd spend time shopping and cooking the freshest, most tasty, wholesome meal you could produce with your very own hands, in your very own kitchen.

Now, let's imagine that you too are a spiritual being-which you are!-what would you feed yourself?"(If the Buddha Came to Dinner)

Many people don't realize that the simple daily act of eating can be a profound catalyst for spiritual growth, from experiencing a renewed sense of vitality to living a richer and more satisfying life. That's because each time we eat we have the opportunity to pay attention, care for ourselves, and feed the real source of our hunger: our spirit. Nourishment isn't a fad diet but a lifelong journey, and Hale Sofia Schatz is the ideal guide. Gentle, wise, and humorous, she shows us how to feed our Buddha within. A perfect blend of inspirational guidance and practical suggestions, If the Buddha Came to Dinner includes guidelines for selecting vital foods, tips for keeping your energy balanced throughout the day, a cleansing program, and recipes to awaken your palate.

Hale Sofia Schatz, nourishment educator and consultant, has cultivated the vital correlation between nourishment, health, and spiritual awareness for more than 30 years. Schatz presents her nourishment training programs in academic, corporate, and public settings. She lives in the Boston area with her family. Shira Shaiman is a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Cheryl Richardson

Schatz's profound approach to food and healing goes beyond the body to include our emotional and spiritual well-being . . .