Chef Ludmila Maia Nelson is the CEO and visionary behind Blisfuel LLC, a plant-forward culinary brand dedicated to promoting healthy living and longevity through innovative, nourishing recipes. With a focus on sustainable, whole-food ingredients, Chef Mila brings a passion for wellness and vibrant flavors to every aspect of Blisfuel’s mission, inspiring others to fuel their bodies for blissful life.
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
By Michael Pollan
The book's core message, "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants," resonates deeply with my commitment to a more plant-forward lifestyle that promotes health and longevity.
The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food
By Dan Barber
This profoundly influenced my approach to food and business at Blisfuel LLC. The book emphasizes a shift from focusing solely on individual ingredients to creating a more sustainable, holistic food system that prioritizes the health of the land and the entire ecosystem.
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing: A Practical Guide
By Dr. Vasant Lad
It is a foundational text for understanding the principles of Ayurveda. It helps reinforce the idea of using food and lifestyle choices to create balance and well-being, which I believe deeply and connects with my company's mission.
Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
By Michael Pollan
This book explores how cooking transforms both ingredients and our relationship with food.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
By Samin Nosrat
Emphasizes the essential elements of flavor balance and technique in cooking. Each of these elements play a crucial role in creating delicious, nourishing dishes. It is crucial to understand how these elements work together to craft flavorful, health-conscious meals, using whole, sustainable ingredients that support both well-being and the environment.
Kitchens of the Great Midwest
By J. Ryan Stradal
This novel traces the life of a young chef through the lens of her culinary experiences, showing how food shapes her relationships and the community around her. It beautifully weaves together food, family and identity.
Like Water for Chocolate
By Laura Esquivel
This magical realism novel is centered on a young woman whose emotions influence the food she cooks. It highlights the deep emotional connection between food, relationships and tradition
The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People
By Dan Buettner
Gave me the idea to create some lessons and recipes inspired by the culinary traditions of the blue zones. This book explores how people in longevity hotspots live, eat and thrive, connecting deeply with my focus on long-term health through food.