CHAPTER 11: BE CLEAR
143 Clara Moskowitz, “Mind’s Limit Found: 4 Things at Once,” LiveScience, April 28, 2008, livescience.com/2493-mind-limit-4.html.
CHAPTER 13: BE MAD
169 Gaby Del Valle, “Girls at a North Carolina School Sued for Their Right to Wear Pants—and Won,” Vox, April 2, 2019, vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/2/18292333/charter-day-school-north-carolina-dress-code-lawsuit.
CHAPTER 14: BE YOUNG
182 Nicholas Carr, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains (New York: W. W. Norton, 2010).
Resources
MINDSET AND SPIRITUALITY
The Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle). Welcome to the “now,” or the present moment. This book shows us that being present is the only way to have a joyful, meaningful life.
A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle). Read this and your life will change forever. Following The Power of Now, Tolle’s second book is even more incredible than the first. It dives into our ego, stress, the “pain-body,” fear, anger, and so much more.
I Weigh (website and social media). Created by Jameela Jamil, I Weigh is a resource for radical inclusivity. Its goal is to connect, empower, and amplify diverse voices. Join the revolution against shame!
“The Power of Introverts” (Susan Cain, TED talk). Part of embracing all our moods is harnessing our personality type. As an introvert, I always saw my quiet nature as a negative. Cain shows that introversion can actually be a superpower. Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, or anywhere in between, you’ll enjoy this talk about our different personalities and how they function in our society.
HEALTH, FOOD, AND AGRICULTURE
Grain Brain (David Perlmutter). Why are so many people finding out that eating gluten gives them problems? Why are deadly disease rates skyrocketing? This is only the beginning of an amazing health and science book.
The Case Against Sugar (Gary Taubes). This is a great source for the history and science on our sugar consumption and its connection to chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and some cancers.
Chef’s Table (TV series). If you want to get inspired to cook, or just appreciate food more, watch this series. In it, the most inspiring and creative cooks from around the world make revolutionary food.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat (TV series). In this show based on her bestselling book, Samin Nosrat travels around the world exploring the four elements to good cooking—you guessed it—salt, fat, acid, and heat.
The Biggest Little Farm (documentary). This exciting documentary follows the creation of a regenerative farm in Southern California. But the story goes beyond one farm; it reveals how drastically we could change our planet and our lives by farming in a biodynamic way.
“How to Green the World’s Deserts and Reverse Climate Change” (Allan Savory, TED talk). Allan Savory opened my eyes to the epidemic of desertification, which is a huge contributor to climate change. Savory explains how raising livestock in the traditional way, which mimics nature, can help reverse climate change.
WORK, SLEEP, AND USING OUR TIME
Deep Work (Cal Newport). Doing deep work is the only way we can get stuff done in our distraction-filled world. Once we hone our ability to focus, we’ll see some amazing results.
Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker). This book will freak you out—but we all need to read it. It could literally save our lives.
The Talent Code (Daniel Coyle). Some people are just born prodigies or geniuses, right? Wrong! Using examples like Mozart and Tiger Woods, Coyle shows us that the key to getting great at something is all about long, hard work—and any of us can do it.
About the Author
Sadie Radinsky is a teenage blogger and recipe creator. She has touched the lives of girls and women worldwide with her award-winning website, WholeGirl.com, where she shares Paleo treat recipes and advice for living an empowered life. She has published articles and recipes in national magazines and other platforms, including Paleo, Shape, Justine, MindBodyGreen, and The Primal Kitchen Cookbook. She interviews nutrition and well-being experts on her podcast. Sadie’s goal is to help other young women appreciate themselves, enjoy life, and make friends with food. She lives with her family in the mountains of Los Angeles.
About Sounds True
Sounds True is a multimedia publisher whose mission is to inspire and support personal transformation and spiritual awakening. Founded in 1985 and located in Boulder, Colorado, we work with many of the leading spiritual teachers, thinkers, healers, and visionary artists of our time. We strive with every title to preserve the essential “living wisdom” of the author or artist. It is our goal to create products that not only provide information to a reader or listener but also embody the quality of a wisdom transmission.
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Published 2021
Cover and book design by Linsey Dodaro
Illustrations by Sophia Szamosi
Interior photos by Kelly Radinsky
Author cover photo © Kelly Radinsky
Printed in the United States of America
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Radinsky, Sadie, author.
Title: Whole girl : love your entire self, live vibrantly, and make friends with food / Sadie Radinsky.
Description: Boulder, CO : Sounds True, [2021] | “With 60 gluten-free & Paleo
treat recipes”--Title page. | Includes bibliographical references. |
Audience: Grades 10-12 (provided by Sounds True.)
Identifiers: LCCN 2020007700 (print) | LCCN 2020007701 (ebook) | ISBN
9781683645719 (ebook) | ISBN 9781683645702 (hardback) | ISBN
9781683645702 (hardback) | ISBN 9781683645719 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Self-esteem in adolescence--Juvenile literature. |
Self-acceptance in adolescence--Juvenile literature. | Teenage
girls--Psychology--Juvenile literature. | Teenage
girls--Nutrition--Juvenile literature.
Classification: LCC BF724.3.S36 (ebook) | LCC BF724.3.S36 R34 2021 (print) |
DDC 155.5/182--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020007700
PRAISE FOR WHOLE GIRL
“I have had the privilege and pleasure of being uplifted by Sadie’s cooking and outlook on life over the past few years. Her outlooks on food, the teenage experience, and where our healthiest emotional priorities lie are so refreshing and comforting in these troubled times when teens are up against so much terrible coercion to feel as though they aren’t good enough. Sadie has set out on a journey to feed their stomachs and their minds with her beautiful attitude and respect for all women everywhere. I’m glad she came into my life, and I hope she nourishes yours as she has mine. She’s a true role model.”
Jameela Jamil
actress (The Good Place), activist, and founder of I Weigh
“In a
world full of folks with remarkable talent, every once in a while a literal star emerges … and by star I mean a beacon of inspiration, insight, and hope. Sadie Radinsky is at once beacon, star, and hope. She has tackled the tough topic of helping her peers come to a better place with themselves and building a better understanding of food. Whole Girl is an amazing resource for anyone, but it is critical reading for young women looking for healthy ways to navigate their lives, emotions, and our complex food world.”
Robb Wolf
New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat
“Sadie’s book reads like a long, heartwarming, and uplifting conversation with a new friend—one you walk away from knowing yourself a little better. I’m so excited for young people to pick up this book, explore the world through new eyes, and forge an exploratory relationship with nourishment, both through her fantastic recipes and the journey of self-knowledge.”
Stephanie Beatriz
actress (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, In the Heights)
“Whole Girl nourishes body, mind, and soul. In a world where food is commonly geared towards weight loss for young girls, Sadie created a book with no concept of ‘loss’ but rather what one can gain from a joyful, creative, and positive relationship with food.”
Jade Pettyjohn
actress (Little Fires Everywhere, School of Rock)
“Sadie is an inspiration to all young women. Her work inspires all of us to take better care of ourselves and truly embrace a healthy relationship with food.”
Kelly LeVeque
nutritionist and author of Body Love and Body Love Every Day
“Sadie wrote Whole Girl in a down-to-earth and authentic tone that makes it such a fun read. There’s an amazing diversity of people interviewed to share their passions and lessons. After reading Whole Girl, I’ve learned how to be more mindful, listen to my gut, apply self-care tips, and be confident when handling different situations.”
Mikaila Ulmer
founder and CEO of Me & the Bees Lemonade, Time magazine Top 30 Most Influential Teens, and author of Bee Fearless
“Sadie [is] one of the most inspiring young women I have ever crossed paths with. From her incredible palate to her beautiful imagery, Sadie is a visionary.”
Nikki Reed
actress (The Twilight Saga) and writer
“Sadie Radinsky takes a joyful—and delicious!—approach to encouraging girls and young women to care for themselves as lovingly as they tend to others.”
Lisa Damour, PhD
teen girl psychology expert and New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure
“Whole Girl is a book every girl, no matter what age or season of life they are in, should read. Being a celiac, as well as an actress in today’s culture, I have had my own struggles with my relationship with food and self-love, and this book is the perfect balance of perspective, compassion, and real-life tools to find your most energetic, happy self. From the delicious feel-good recipes to the mindful movement exercises, I took so much away from this book. As you read, you can’t help but feel how intentional and passionate Sadie is.”
Brec Bassinger
actress (Stargirl, Bella and the Bulldogs)
“Sadie has the gumption, spunk, and awareness I wish I had at her age—or any age for that matter. She is the pinnacle of a person taking destiny into their own hands no matter what stage of life they are in, and for that, I love coming across her content. Now I am glad I have it all in one scrumptious book.”
Holland Roden
actress (Teen Wolf)
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