Simple Random Acts of Kindness Ideas

RAK is a spontaneous or planned kind act performed for no other reason except to simply make someone’s day or life a little better, brighter, and happier.

We are happiest when we feel like we are making a difference in the world. Random Acts of Kindness gives you the opportuntiy to make a little difference in the world for somebody. RAK is a gift for both the giver and receiver. In fact, after experiencing the ethereal feeling of giving a few times, I think we begin to realize that giving makes us happier than any material possession can. We only truly learn this by experiencing it, and I want my children to feel that feeling and learn this truth too. When we do RAK as a family, we are giving a gift better than gold to our children.

Starting RAK

Starting RAK can feel overwhelming (I talk about this here), so below are 64 of my absolute favorite ideas to get you started. Have fun! Spread joy and get double the joy in return.

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Everyday

Before entering any new environment (ex: work, the grocery store, church, a party, or a park; or even before you get on the internet or social media), pray to God, “God, please help me be loving and kind while I am at (Insert where you are going here), please guide me and help me notice when someone needs help or extra kindness. I know that you are here with me right now. Thank you for being with me here in this place.”

Giving Ideas

Leave one of your favorite uplifing books at a doctor’s office waiting room or donate a book to the “Little Free Library.”
Put $1 in a tip jar for no reason.
Leave a small gift surprise on a neighbors front door.
Make a Random Acts of Kindness planner and include local nonprofit agencies and their contacts in your list. Now you have a list on hand whenever you want to help! Call and email your local agenices and ask them what kinds of donations do they need. Examples of local agencies include soup kitchens, nursing homes, hospice, food pantries, homeless shelters, foster care, chidlren’s homes, adult day cares, etc. Find a free printable Random Acts of Kindness Planner
here.
Leave some change at a laundry mat.
Leave a little bag containing money on the Redbox so that a family to buy snacks to go along with their movie. Add a little note to the bag explaining this Random Act of Kindness.

Printable “Movie snacks” Random Acts of Kindness Notes are included in the free downloadable RAK planner here.

Leave $2 in a bag on one of the aisle of the Dollor store. Add a little note to the bag explaining this Random Act of Kindness.

Printable “Dollar Store/Dollar Tree” Random Acts of Kindness Notes are included in the free downladable RAK planner here.

Add a lunchbox note to your kids or your husbands lunchbox.

For free printable lunchbox notes for your kids, click here!

Whenever your school, church, cub scouts, or team holds a service project or donation collection, participate!
Purchase a gift card at a store; then give the gift card to someone as they walk into the store. We did this for Christmas once. We bought a $50 Walmart gift card and then handed it to a mom as she was walking inside the door.
Have a lemonade stand, cookie stand, slushy stand (be creative), and give the money earned to a local charity.
Call your local school or your child’s teacher and ask if they need any school supplies or snacks.
Say thank you to the people who have helped you through life by leaving a gift and a thank you note on their front door.
Leave a quarter on the parking meter. Add a little note to the bag explaining this Random Act of Kindness.

Printable Random Acts of Kindness Notes are included in the free downloadable RAK planner here.

Leave an extra big tip at a restaurant.
Donate some of your clothes and toys.
Give water to people on a hot day.
Fill a book bag with school supplies and donate it to “Back the Pack.”
Give away your umbrella to a stranger on a rainy day.
Leave a little money and a note in random places. Trust God will help the right person find it.

Printable Random Acts of Kindness Notes are included in the free downloadable RAK planner here.

Donate to a cause online.
Donate to a hospital: Give toys and craft supplies that kids can play with while sitting in bed.

“Giving your Time” Ideas

Make a Random Acts of Kindness planner and include local nonprofit agencies and their contacts in your list. Call and email your local agenices and ask if they need volunteers. Examples of local agencies include soup kitchens, nursing homes, hospice, food pantries, homeless shelters, foster care, children’s homes, adult day cares, etc

Printable Random Acts of Kindness Agency Contacts Organization form is included in the free downloadable RAK planner here.

Make Valentine’s, Christmas, Easter, or Spring Cards and hand deliver then to residence in nursing homes or adult day cares.

(We did this with Valentine’s Cards and the residence loved getting notes handmade and hand delivered from my children.)

Pick up litter in a park (I recommend using gloves and/or a trash grabber.)

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Buy flowers and hand them out on the street.
Visit your older or sick family members. They have so much to share!
Using chalk, write encouraging words on the sidewalk.
Do your siblings chores without them asking.
Send care packages to soldiers.
Give blood.
Color a picture for a friend of family member.
Read books about social skills and kindness to your children.
Help someone who is carrying lots of stuff.
Stop at a child’s lemonade stand.
Stop at a car wash fundraiser.
Participate in a charity walk/run.

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“Giving Your Time” Ideas Continued

Make a meal for someone who has just had a baby, recently had surgery, or is recovering from an illness. Food is a gift from God. Food gives us energy, food comforts, food sustains us, and food nourishes our bodies. That is why I think giving someone food is the ultimate sign of our love for them.
Pay for the person behind you in a fast food drive-through.
Participate in a local angel tree.
Participate in your churches donation collection drives. For example, our church has the “Helping Hands” box located in the lobby. This makes donating super simple. We just look in the announcement to see what agency we are helping and what items are being requested, then we add the requested donations to the box! One month, we may be collecting cans, the next month the church might be asking for winter coats.
Start your own neighborhood or friends “Helping Hands” box! Leave your box on the porch and get the word out that you are collecting donations. My neighbor’s child did this once, and I was amazed by her and the amount of donations she collected. People simply dropped of kids toys at her house, and they took the toys to a children’s hospital.
Babysit for free.
After eating at a restaurant, stack your plates and wipe the tables. Now the waiter has less to do. This could be super helpful on a busy night!
If you notice someone with less groceries that you, let them go first.
Give someone you love an unexpected hug.
Call family members and loved ones just to say hi.
Invite friends over for dinner and games.
Take a trash pick-up walk in your neighborhood.
Ride a bike or walk whenever possible.

Volunteering Ideas

Volunteer at an animal shelter.
Tutor or read to kids at a local school.
Volunteer at church.
Help out in your child’s school. Email their teacher and ask if they need any help.
Volunteer with Family Promise. Not all towns have this program, but it is an amazing program! For this program, homeless families stay in local churches while they are working on finding a place to stay. Local churches take turns hosting these families. The host church provides dinner for the families and volunteers spend the night at the church while the families are staying there. Each family has their own room in the church. My family tries to spend the night whenever our church is a host. After we share a meal with these amazing families, my kids love to play with the children in the gym. We usually bring board game and a movie to watch right before bed.

Just a Kind Word or Gesture Ideas

Have a Compliments Day: make this a game to see how many compliments you can give out during a day.
Fill out comment cards or do a quick survey for a restaurant, hotel, or other businesses. Find out the name of the person who helped you and mention them in your comments. I just recently learned what a big deal this is. Not only does doing this brighten the day of the employee who receives the praise, but also could potentially help someone get a raise or promotion. Management often looks at these comment cards/surveys when making decisions about an employee.
Send a card to a loved one or friend to say why you love them.
Have an “Ask and Listen” day: Most of us need to listen better and sometimes all someone wants is to be heard. Make an effort to focus on the other person in conversation. Instead of trying to figure out your response to their comment, try to truly listen to what they are saying. Ask questions about them instead of bringing the conversation back to you. Make an effort to talk about the other person’s interest.

Social Media RAK Ideas (You don’t even have to leave your house!)

These are so easy and yet so impactful. You don’t even have to leave your house to spread love and kindness!

If a positive thought pops in your head about a post or picture you see as you scroll through your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram feeds, share it with the person!

If we keep the compliment to ourselves, we will miss a chance to lift someone’s spirits. Take it a step further and spend some time giving multiple compliments to friends, acquaintances, and strangers.
Leave a positive and encouraging comment on a blogger’s blog post, Facebook page, or instagram.

Even just hitting the like button can help a blogger’s business. I had no idea how much this meant to bloggers until I became a blogger. Bloggers often spend hours perfecting a post. I never realized how much heart, sweat, and soul a blogger puts into a post. Postively engaging in a bloggers post does so much more than lift up their spirits. Every like, pin, share, comment, or interaction improves that blog’s rankings on google search, Pinterest, and Social media. So when you engage with someone’s post, you are having a huge impact on someone’s business without having to purchase a thing!

Leave a fantastic review! If you love a store, restaurant, business, handmade product, or book, go to one of their social media pages or review page and leave a nice review or comment.

Positive reviews can not only lift someone’s spirits, but also impact someone financially. Think about it… When we buy a product or book, we love to read the reviews first. The more positive reviews we read, the more likely we will buy that product! If you are reviewing a business, make sure to mention by name any employees who were particularly helpful. This will not only put a smile on the employees face, but could also potentially improve their chances of getting a raise or promotion.

Just Plain Fun

Leave a bag of quarters on a kid’s riding machine, an arcade game, a vending machine, or a wishing fountain. Add a little note to the bag explaining this Random Act of Kindness.

Printable Random Acts of Kindness Notes are included in the free downloadable RAK planner here.

Keep stickers in your pocket or purse. When a child (or mom) looks like they need a little fun distraction, offer a sticker. (I always ask the parent for permission before offering the sticker to the child.)
Smile at strangers.

And there you have it! 64 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas. I hope you have a blast spreadniing kindness! Let me know which Random Acts of Kindness yuo have done! I would love to hear from you!

How to Make Random Acts of Kindess a Priority in Your Family’s Life

Why You Should Start a Random Acts of Kindness Project

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How to Make Random Acts of Kindness (or RAK) a Priority in Your Family’s Life

After thinking about the benefits of making RAK a priorty in part one of the Random Acts of Kindness series, I am super pumped to jump in and start performing Random Acts of Kindness today, but that wasn’t always the case.

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Making Random Acts of Kindness or RAK a priority in your life plus a free downloadable Random Acts of Kindness planner and RAK cards

How Our Family Started Our RAK Project After Getting a Little Nudge

A few years ago, I felt this urge to do one Random Act of Kindness a week for one year. I wanted my son to experience the joy of helping others. Really, I felt more than just an urge. I felt lead! In fact, after praying for guidance, signs kept pushing me towards this RAK idea, and yet, I kept hesitating. I was just so busy. I had a newborn and a toddler, and the thought of doing this RAK thing was a little overwhelming. Not knowing how to begin, I just kept putting it off until this happened…

Others Were Kind to Us

It was my three year old son’s very first day of preschool ever. The day had gone so smoothly until I had to pick him up from school. I picked him up, put him in the car, and buckled him in; then, I buckled my two- month-old in the car seat next to him. I put my purse in the passenger seat, closed the doors, walked to the driver side and pulled on the door handle… The driver door would not open! I had one of those new keyless entry cars. With those keyless entry cars, you never have to take your keys out of your purse to unlock the door. The car unlocks all by itself when it senses the keys are near. In addition, the car is not suppose to lock all by itself, and you are not suppose to be able to lock your keys in your car. Well, my car had a fluke malfunction. I could not get any of the doors opened!!!

My 3-year-old and newborn were locked in the car and it was NOON on a hot day in AUGUST!!!! So on my son’s first day of school, I dialed 911. The firemen pulled up with lights flashing. I was shocked when they began pumping oxygen into the car. When I saw them do this, I exclaimed, “How long is it going to take to get the doors opened?!?! Just break a window if it is going to take so long that we need to pump oxygen!!!” Fortunately, the firemen got them out in a couple of minutes.

I Had to Pay It Forward

During the whole ordeal, many church members, staff, and preschool staff stayed to comfort me. They flagged down the fire truck, and afterwards, they stayed longer to offer emotional support, water, wet rags to cool off the children, and even called my family for me to explain why I was late. My church and preschool family, and the firemen were my heroes that day. But they did more for me than they know. Because of the kindness shown to me, suddenly I didn’t want to put off RAK any longer. Their kindness meant so much to me that I wanted to show kindness to others right away.

Our RAK Journey Began

The next week, I started by giving all my heroes sweet treats and cards expressing my deepest gratitude. What once felt overwhelming became much easier after that day. Once I started looking for ways to show kindness, I found multiple acts of kindness to do every week.

The impact on my 3-year-old was huge. Not only did he experience acts of kindness from his church family, but he got to experience the joy of showing kindness to others. He is 9 now and often asks about the needy and makes suggestions on what we can do for others.

The lessons I learned from that experience are that

Just doing nice things for others IS a witness of God’s love, and
Showing kindness CAN really influence others more than I had ever realized. When I think of witnessing, I think of telling others about God, but people showed me God’s love without saying anything. They showed me God’s love by simply showing me unbelievable kindness.

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas List

You can start this amazing RAK journey with your family or your groups and clubs too, and I want to make it easier for you so…

Below is a free downloadable RAK planner which includes 64 Random Act of Kindness Ideas to help you and your family, group, church, or club get started:

The Free Downloadable Random Acts of Kindness Planner

Over the years, we have continued to do Random Acts of Kindness as a family. In fact, to make it a little easier to regularly do Random Acts of Kindness, I have organized a planner and made RAK cards. These cute little RAK cards say things like “You have Been RAK’ed (Random Acts of Kindness). Use this gift to get a snack for your movie.” This particular card can be taped onto a Redbox along with a little bag of snack money. The planner includes several other cute RAK cards as well. I give this downloadable RAK planner to all Mindfulness in Faith and Food subscribers along with several other free printable downloads. To get this Random Acts of Kindness Planner click here.

With Love,

Lacy

P.S. You can find more RAK posts below!

Why You Should Start a Random Acts of Kindness Project

Random Acts of Kindness: The Ulitmate Ideas List

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Why You Should Start a Random Acts of Kindness Project

I love doing series posts. With a series, like this Random Acts of Kindness Series, you get to delve into a topic, contemplate it, and discover the details. By the end of a series, I usually feel like I really learned something and have even grown just a little. I hope and pray you feel the same way.

For this series, we are going to dive in and soak up the topic of Random Acts of Kindness or RAK for short. We are going to cover it all! What is RAK? What is the point of RAK? Who benefits? And how does one incorporate RAK into her own family’s lives?

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What is Random Acts of Kindness?

By definition, RAK is a kind act performed for no other reason except to simply make someone’s day or life a little better, brighter, and happier. At first, RAK was thought of as a spontaneous act, but now people have started planning RAK activities. With planned RAK activities, the act is random and unexpected for the recipient, but planned by the giver.

I try to incorporate both spontaneous and planned RAK moments in my life. I plan because I want showing kindness to be a priority in life. When something is a priorty, it is important enough to include it in our calendars. As a priority, I want to make sure I make time for RAK, but I also like to perform spontaneous RAK moments as well. Once you have a few RAK ideas in your head and have a little practice from planned RAK activities, you can be on the lookout for those chances to spontaneously show kindness.

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What is the Point of Random Acts of Kindness?

Reason 1

God created us all. We are all one family; everyone I meet is my brother or sister. I want my family to be happy. RAK is a great way to spread a little happiness to my brothers and sisters.

Reason 2

When we spread joy and lift someone’s spirits; then, that person is more likely to spread kindness as well. I think we all tend to be kinder when we are in a good mood. Once someone spread kindness; then, the next person might spread a little more kindness and so on and so on. Doesn’t that, little by little, make the world a better place?

By the way, one of my favorite children’s books beautifully illistrates how one small act of kindness could change the world. You can find the book in the link below:

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Reason 3

We have no idea what trials and troubles a stranger is going through. Sometimes one kind word or unexpected gift could be the answer to someone’s prayer.

Reason 4

Many times the giver benefits more than the reciever. Funny how much our spirits are lifted when we lift someone else’s spirit. Sure, we all feel love for someone when THEY show us kindness, but did you know that we actually feel MORE love for someone when WE show kindness to THEM, regardless of whether they did something for us? Doesn’t love feel good? Think about the opposite. When we are negative, hurtful, and cranky, does that make us feel good? No, it hurts!!! So when we are positive, loving and kind, our hearts become even more full of love and happiness.

Okay I have another chidlren’s book recommendation that illustrates reason number 4 perfectly (I love children’s books!). The book is in the link below.

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Reason 5

We are happiest when we feel like we are making a difference in the world. Toys and materials can’t come close to making us feel the way giving does. After experiencing the ethereal feeling of giving a few times, I think we begin to realize that giving makes us the most happy. We only truly learn this by experiencing it, and I want my children to feel that feeling and learn this truth too. When we do RAK as a family, we are giving a gift better than gold to our children.

Yep, I have another children’s book recommendation that brings this point right on home. Check it out below:

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Reason 6

35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Matthew 25: 35-40

What a great reason to make RAK a priority. When we show kindness to our brothers and sisters, we are showing kindness to Jesus! Showing kindness and taking care of the poor, sick, less fortunate, widows, and orphans was a top priority in Jesus’ eyes. May we strive to make it a top priority for us too.

Coming Soon: PART 2 in the series…

How to Incorporate Random Acts of Kindness into your Life

The Free Downloadable Random Acts of Kindness Planner

Over the years, we have continued to do Random Acts of Kindness as a family. In fact, to make it a little easier to regularly do Random Acts of Kindness, I have organized a planner and made RAK cards. These cute little RAK cards say things like “You have Been RAK’ed (Random Acts fo Kindness). Use this gift to get a snack for your movie.” This particular card can be taped onto a Redbox along with a little bag of snack money. This planner includes several other cute RAK cards as well as a detailed Random Acts of Kindess Ideas list. I give this downloadable RAK planner to all Mindfulness in Faith and Food subscribers along with several other free printable downloads. To get this Random Acts of Kindness Planner click here.

How to Make RAK a Priority in Your Family’s Life

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Random Acts of Kindness: The Ultimate Ideas List

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Nutrition Books for Specific Conditions Written by Registered Dietitians

Below is a collection of health and nutrition books that discuss diets for specific medical conditions. Topics of these books include diets that reduce the risk, alleviate symptoms, or treat specific conditions including diabetes, pre diabetes, Alzheimer’s, IBS, Pregnancy, Cancer, heart disease, stroke, dementia, Crohn’s, Celiac, Gluten sensitivity, Digestive disorders, anxiety, depression, inflammation, poor immunity, and poor gut health.

I hope you have found this series an invaluable resource of nutriton information.

This is the fourth post in the series…

Best Books Written by Registered Dietitians

(Note: At the top of each post in this series, I have provided a description of what a dietitian is; therefore, if you have read any of the other posts in the series, you may want to skip down to the list portion.)

You may be asking…

So what exactly IS a Registered Dietitian, and why do I want to take note when a health and wellness book is written by a Registered Dietitian?

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A registered dietitian, by definition, is considered the expert in the field of nutrition science. The term Registered Dietitian is actually different than a nutritionist. In fact, the term nutritionist is not a regulated term and has a more general meaning. The term registered dietitian, however, is regulated much like the terms doctor or lawyer. In other words, you are not allowed to call yourself a doctor unless you are a doctor, and you cannot call yourself a registered dietitian unless you have completed all the academic and professional requirements.

Requirements for Registered Dietitians

So what are the requirements? Is there some kind of certification you need to be a registered dietitians?

Actually, you cannot just get a certification to become a registered dietitian. Whereas there might be certifications available for nutritionists.

To become an RD you must:

Complete a Bachelors Degree at a college accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Dietetic Education. Some of the required courses generally included are:

Microbiology
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Biology
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Evidence Base Nutrition
Human Nutrition and Metabolism
Nutrition Counseling
and more

2. Complete 1200 hours of a competitive internship (The internship is usually completed in hospitals, community service agencies, medical clinics, etc)

3. Pass the CDR Exam

Just like a lawyer can’t practice law without passing an exam, an RD cannot become a registered dietitian without pasing the CDR.

4. By 2024, all register dietitian will be required to have a master’s degree as well. Many RD’s already do.

5. Complete Continuing Education Units throughout their career to keep their registered dietitian credentials.

So you can see why it is a plus when a health and nutrition book is written by a registered dieitian. I want to preface here that just because an RD is considered the expert, doesn’t mean you can’t get great nutrition information and advice from non-dietitians. People who have a passion for nutrition or people who have discovered something that works for them can write insightful nutrition books.

Many health and wellness enthusiasts have done extensive research on their own and have valuable information, but if you are getting advice from non-dietitians, I would recommend looking for the following:

Are they getting their information from a Registered Dietitian? Are they seeing what multiple registered dieitians have to say about the topic before giving advice?
Do they know when it is time to refer their clients to a registered dietitian? Many informed people have general nutrition knowledge, but when a client or customer needs medical nutrition therapy; then, a dietitian may be needed. Dietitians are trained in nutrition as it relates to diseases, drug-food interactions, tube feeding, enteral nutrition (nutrients through the veins), and various other medical conditions. These topics can get complicated and even be dangerous if incorrect information is given.

For example, someone may tell a client to eat more bananas because bananas are healthy, after all, BUT if a person has kidney failure and is on dialysis, too many bananas could put someone in the hosptial or worse!

One Final Note..

So one final thought before we move on to the book lists. If a book is written by a non-RD, you may want to see if a registered dietitian has written a review about the book, recommended the book, or even written a forward for the book.

Nutrition books written by non-dietitians are not a deal breaker, by any means, but you can see why seeing that RD beside an author’s name in a nutrition book is a plus.

Okay now for the good stuff…

The third post in this series is…

Nutrition for Specific Conditions: Books by Registered Dietitians

Prediabetes: A Complete Guide: Your Lifestyle Reset to Stop Prediabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

This is an excellant book for anyone who has been diagnosed with prediabetes! The book includes everything from meal planning, eating away from home tips, recipes, and even grocery lists! Yes! This is definitely a complete guide for anyone with pre diabetes.!

The Essential Thyroid Cookbook: Over 100 Nourishing Recipes for Thriving with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s

Thyroid issues are a problem for many so I am so glad this very specific cookbook is available. Did you notice that this book has over 100 recipes!!!! Wow, that is a lot of awesome recipes!

PCOS: Cookbook

I am so thankful that there is a book written by a dietitian available for women wiht PCOS. PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is characterized by irregular or no periods, weight gain, and acne. Women with PCOS may find it harder to get pregnant. This helpful book includes 100 recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists!

PCOS cookbook recipes

Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, 2nd Edition

I love this book because it is a nutrition guide for not only during pregnancy but also for before and after pregnancy as well.

The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook: Includes 150 Healthy and Delicious Recipes

I acutally included this book in my cookbook as well because this book is a cookbook for a specific condition. This book not only includes 150 recipes but also provides a nutritional guide as well.

DASH Diet For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

The next book written by dietitians is part of the well known “For Dummies” books. This book has all the details and recipes for one of the healthiest diets around, the DASH diet. The DASH diet can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and may be just the diet for people with heart disease.

Pumping Kids: Step by Step Guide to Insulin Pumps

This is a perfect book for children with diabetes who use an insulin pump. This book is a step-by-step guide on how to use the insulin pump!

Yoga and Diabetes: Your Guide to Safe and Effective Practice

This is another great book for people with diabetes. What makes this book unique is the yoga aspect of the book. Yoga can benefit someone with diabetes by calming the nervous system and improving circulation throughout the body. Yoga (like any exercise) can increase insulin sensitivity and improve glycemic control as well.

Gluten-Free, Hassle Free, Second Edition: A Simple, Sane, Dietitian-Approved Program For Eating Your Way Back to Health

If you have Celiac disease or are gluten sensitive then this is the book for you. This book is full of information and includes easy meal plans and over 140 recipes!

Crohn’s and Colitis Diet Guide: Includes 175 Recipes

This book is for people with Crohn’s and Colitis and has over 175 amazing recipes for you to try.

If you have IBS or other digestive disorders, you may want to give the FODMAP diet a try, but you are going to need some help. That is where the next three books come in. All three of these books are full of helpful information. And talk about fantastic recipes! With these books you will be able to still enjoy amazing meals while on the FODMAP diet!

The Low-FODMAP Diet for Beginners: A 7-Day Plan to Beat Bloat and Soothe Your Gut with Recipes for Fast IBS Relief

The Nourishing Meal Builder

Created by a registered dietitian, The Nourishing Meal Builder and the included Nourishing Meal Builder Cards take the stress out of cooking nourishing, healing meals! Motivated by her son’s illnesses and her own symptoms, Lacy Ngo (that’s me!) became passionate about providing an easy strategy that busy families could use to implement research-based nutrition into their daily lives.

After incorporating these strategies into my own life, I was even more convinced that nutrition can change lives:
-My mood improved
-My seasonal allergies no longer developed in the fall and spring
-My energy improved
-My acne resolved
-My son’s behavior and anxiety improved

What’s included in The Nourishing Meal Builder?
-Lists of nutrients and foods that boost mood; promote cognitive function, focus, attention, alertness, and memory; support the immune system; aid in weight loss; and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, joint pain, and even seasonal allergy symptoms
-A simple Meal Plan Checklist
-A faith-based mindfulness and mindful eating guide
-Printable Meal Builder cards

The Low-FODMAP Diet Step by Step: A Personalized Plan to Relieve the Symptoms of IBS and Other Digestive Disorders–with More Than 130 Deliciously Satisfying Recipes

Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan

The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function and Helping Prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Did you know that certain foods can enhance brain function and reduce the risk of Alzheimers and dementia? How wonderful is that! This book includes a list of brain-healthy foods as well as a list of foods that are not so healthy for the brain. “The Mind Diet” includes Brain-healthy recipes too!

Anti-Inflammatory Eating for a Happy, Healthy Brain: 75 Recipes for Alleviating Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss

Did you know that there is a connection between gut health, brain health, immune function, and inflammation? So since it’s all related, eating gut healthy foods could reduce the risk of memory loss, reduce inflammation and pain, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, improve your mood, alleviate depression and anxiety, and promote a healthy immune system. This research truly is astounding and so is this book!

The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System

Just like the book above, an anti-inflammatory diet can benefit your body in multiple ways. Poor gut health can cause inflammation AND inflammation can cause poor gut health! Moreover, a healthy gut can improve immune function as well. There is also a link between cronic inflammation and conditions like diabetes, heart disease, Crohn’s disease, some cancers, and IBS. See how it is all related? Because it is all related, many of the same foods can prevent or alleviate symtoms in multiple conditions. The recipes in this book and the ones above include many of these amazing foods!

The Anti-Anxiety Diet: A Whole Body Program to Stop Racing Thoughts, Banish Worry and Live Panic-Free

Here is another fact that may surprise you. What we eat could affect our mood! And guess what? The gut is related as well!!! So gut healthy and anti-inflammatory foods can help with anxiety!!!! I can’t even begin to describe the detailed information provided in this book, but I can tell you that along with vast information, the book includes a big collection of delicious recipes too!

Health Takes Guts

Okay one more gut health book recommendation. I actually included this book in my “Healthy Living Books Written by Registered Dietitians” post as well. As I said in that post, I devoured this book in two days! What a fascinating read! This book is a detailed explanation of nutrition as it relates to gut health, mental fatigue, IBS, Diarrhea, Constipation, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, mood, fatigue, immunity, and many other medical conditions. This is definitely worth the purchase!

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