The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

Author: Chef Stephanie Green

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 110144584X

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Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well with IBS

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well with IBS

Author: Kate Scarlata RD, LDN

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-07-06

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1101457635

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Soothe your digestive system with 200+ meal plans and recipes The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eating Well with IBS will introduce readers suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to the information they need to identify the foods that trigger symptoms and prepare recipes meal plans that alleviate those symptoms. • Features more than 200 recipes and meal plans • Kate Scarlata is a licensed dietician with 20 years of experience helping IBS patients with their condition, and an IBS sufferer herself • Thirty-five million Americans are estimated to suffer from IBS, the second leading cause of worker absenteeism


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies

Author: Bo Rinaldi

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1101585749

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Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods," and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

Author: Julieanna Hever

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1101543361

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The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Paleo

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Paleo

Author: Jason Glaspey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 1101580127

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Get everything you need to know to eat like our ancestors and go paleo! Going paleo can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or transform your health, the paleo diet, with its emphasis on eating protein-rich meats and seafood, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds, while eliminating sugars, carbs, and dairy, is a revolutionary way to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health, but most people often don’t know how to get started on it. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Paleo is the only guide any beginner will need to get started with this life-changing diet. Now you can learn how to get started on the diet, and stick with it, from the experts at paleoplan.com Here’s what you’ll find inside: • A complete breakdown of the paleo diet, including how it works, why it benefitted our ancestors (and how it can benefit us today), and how it can transform your health • Over 100 delicious paleo recipes with detailed meal plans, each with detailed nutrition information so you’ll know exactly what you’re eating and know that you’re going 100% paleo • Detailed guidance on what to eat and what not to eat, and how you can eliminate the bad foods in your diet and integrate the good foods so you can achieve your nutrition goals • Tips for sourcing ingredients, stocking your pantry for paleo, and stocking your fridge and freezer with paleo-friendly ingredients


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking

Author: Beverly Bennett

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1101559152

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The ultimate guide for those suffering from celiac disease and other gluten intolerances! • With more than 200 recipes, this guide offers more delicious dishes than other cookbooks • Simplifies preparing delicious gluten-free meals


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking

Author: Beverly Bennett

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9781592577705

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Delicious recipes for the growing vegan lifestyle. There are so many reasons to go vegan--health and nutrition, weight loss, green and sustainable living, and prevention of cruelty to animals. With over 200 mouth-watering recipes and tips for converting meat- and dairybased dishes into vegan ones, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Cooking will help readers enjoy a healthy vegan diet without sacrificing taste.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition

Author: Joy Bauer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9781592574391

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As fad diets come and go, one aspect of all health and diet remains and even continues to grow in emphasis - the importance of good nutrition. Good health is priority number one, especially for parents bringing up children in a world of junk food. No matter what your diet or whether you work in a cubical or are training as an athlete, nutrition is your number one consideration. In the fourth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, readers will find- Everything you need to know to ensure that you and your family are getting the best nutrition possible How to get the needed vitamins and minerals you need daily in your food How to shop smart for food What you need to know about fats and cholesterol


The Complete Idiot's Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook

The Complete Idiot's Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook

Author: Joan Clark-Warner M.S. R.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-03-03

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1101019751

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Cook these recipes up-and keep blood sugar down. With over 325 delicious and healthy recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Glycemic Index Cookbook is an invaluable reference for choosing foods according to their GI-a system of classifying carbohydrate-based foods by how much they raise blood sugar. Diabetes, insulin resistance, heart disease, and obesity may be avoided by following the glycemic index. Practical and easy to use, this is the one cookbook anyone concerned with their blood sugar will want to have in the kitchen. • More than 325 recipes • Includes both the GI value and a GL (glycemic load) rating for each recipe • 18 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes and the number is growing


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cheeses of the World

Author: Jeanette Hurt

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1440636184

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Any way you cut it, cheese has global appeal. Cheese is one of the most varied and flavorful foods in the world. Its unique appeal lies in its range of textures, aromas, flavors, means of production, and milk sources. With this guide, readers will discover everything they need to know about European and American cheeses, including the growth of artisan cheeses, how to shop for cheese, combining cheese with food and drink, cooking cheese, and making cheese. • Over the past two decades, the quality, availability and popularity of artisan cheeses has grown • Cheese consumption has increased from 11.3 to 31.2 pounds per person over the last 30 years • 1 to 3 of the supermarkets offer full-service cheese counters with up to 300 varieties