Discover the world’s healthiest and tastiest diet
Ready to transform the way you’ve been preparing dinner? Then it’s time to dive into the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies!
You’ll learn to bring home the flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, and southern France, as you discover the cuisine that’s been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, diabetes, and cognitive decline while delivering extraordinary, authentic flavors.
Unlike many of the quick fix and fad diets on the market today, Mediterranean cooking styles contribute to long-term, healthy lifestyles by focusing on fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, olive oils, and moderate amounts of protein and animal fats. And you’ll learn how to combine and prepare these ingredients into delicious recipes, while tapping into the mindful eating habits of the Mediterranean.
In this book you’ll explore:
Over one hundred and fifty tasty recipes you can cook for any meal of the day Brand-new updates regarding time-saving multi-cooker directions, the latest on the on-going supportive wellness research around the Mediterranean diet, and how to effectively plan and prep over a month of quick & easy Mediterranean meals Mindful eating and living approaches to savor and enjoy the foods and lifestyle of the Mediterranean
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies is the perfect hands-on guide for anyone looking for an introduction to the Mediterranean cuisine, as well as those already familiar with the diet but need some fresh recipe ideas.
By:
Meri Raffetto,
Wendy Jo Peterson
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9781119850274
ISBN 10: 1119850274
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 12 October 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Exploring the Mediterranean Lifestyle 5 Chapter 1: Introducing the Mediterranean Diet 7 Chapter 2: Discovering the Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet 19 Part 2: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle with Mediterranean Cooking 37 Chapter 3: Planning Your Mediterranean Meals 39 Chapter 4: Going to the Market and Stocking Your Kitchen 53 Chapter 5: Mastering Mediterranean Cooking with Helpful Tips and Techniques 71 Part 3: Starters and Sides 87 Chapter 6: Beginning the Day the Right Way 89 Chapter 7: Small Appetizers: Starting Off With Tapas, Meze, and Antipasti 105 Chapter 8: Whipping Up Some Sauces 137 Chapter 9: Creating Fresh, Delicious Salads 151 Chapter 10: Savoring Soups and Stews 171 Chapter 11: Bringing New Flavor to Vegetable Sides 185 Chapter 12: Rediscovering Whole Grains 207 Chapter 13: Enjoying Legumes the Mediterranean Way 225 Part 4: Main Entrees and Desserts 241 Chapter 14: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! 243 Chapter 15: From Pizza to Pitas: Mastering Fast Food 265 Chapter 16: Preparing Classic Chicken Entrees 287 Chapter 17: Going Under the Sea with Seafood Options 311 Chapter 18: Making One-of-a-Kind Meat and Pork Entrees 333 Chapter 19: Don’t Forget Dessert! 353 Part 5: The Part of Tens 375 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Getting More Plant-Based Foods in Your Diet 377 Chapter 21: Ten Myths about the Mediterranean Diet 381 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Build a Mediterranean Lunch Box 385 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 389 Index 393
Meri Raffetto, RDN, is a registered dietitian, content editor, and recipe developer. Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN, is a nutrition and wellness expert, a master’s-level registered dietitian, a nationally recognized speaker, and a culinary nutritionist.
