Chef Alain Braux

Bonjour! My name is Alain Braux. I am a French chef and nutrition therapist.

So far, I have published 7 print books and 10 ebook on the connection between food and health. I do sincerely believe that, with the right choices and when handled properly, food can be medicine. And while you're at it, why not enjoy yourself by eating wonderful and tasty recipes?

About 15 years ago, after fattening my customers with my fine French pastries, I became more and more intrigued by the effect on food on one's health. That lead me to study the macrobiotic philosophy of eating and became a macrobiotic counselor and then a B.S in Holistic Nutrition. I am working with a private clientele afflicted with specific food challenges such as gluten and dairy allergies, Celiac disease, children with ADD/ADHD and many more. For more information, please see: www.alainbraux.com.

So far, my books have garnered a series of book awards:

Paleo French Cuisine won:

- Best Cookbook at the 2013 Paris Book Festival

- Finalist in the Cookbook - International category at the 2013 International Books Awards.

Healthy French Cuisine for Less Than $10/Day won:

- Winner. Best Cookbook at the 2012 Paris Book Festival

- Finalist in the Cookbook - Regional category at the 2013 International Books Awards.

- Honorable Mention at the San Francisco Book Festival

- Finalist in the Cookbook category at the 2012 Indie Excellence Book Festival

- Finalist in the Nutrition category at the 2012 Indie Excellence Book Festival

- Honorable Mention at the 2012 New York Book Festival

Living Gluten and Dairy-Free with French Gourmet Food won:

- Winner. Best Cookbook - Health category at the 2013 International Books Awards.

- Best Cookbook at the 2011 Paris Book Festival

- Best Cookbook at the 2011 Indie Excellence Book Festival

- Earned an Honorable mention at the 2011 New York Book Festival

- Best Cookbook at the 2011 Los Angeles Book Festival

How to Lower your Cholesterol with French Gourmet Food won:

- Best Cookbook Award at the 2010 Paris Book Festival

- Earned an Honorable Mention at the 2009 DIY Book Festival

- Earned an Honorable Mention at the 2010 San Francisco Book Festival

- Was a Finalist at the 2010 National Indie Excellence Book Festival

- Earned an Honorable Mention at the 2010 New York Book Festival

As a Nutritherapist - someone that uses food as a healing medium - I strongly believe that given the right diet, our body can prevent most of our modern degenerative diseases and I try my best to help people affected with these diseases to regain a normal life.

As a French chef, I also firmly believe that eating healthy food does not mean eating bad-tasting food. I make a point to provide my clients with a diet that they can only eat but also enjoy eating. What's the point of trying to get better with food you do not want to eat. Have you tried to eat hospital food lately? How do they expect you to feel better with those barely defrosted limp bland vegetables, overcooked unknown meat and mint Jello. In my opinion, sick people need to eat fresh and great-tasting food loaded with vitamins, minerals and natural phytochemicals provided by nature.

I sincerely hope my books will help you live a healthier and happier life without the help of potentially harmful drugs, the exact same way I did. Merci for trusting me with your health.

Chef Alain Braux

A Votre Sante. To Your Health