The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet: Indulge in This Healthy, Balanced, Flavored Approach to Eating

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet: Indulge in This Healthy, Balanced, Flavored Approach to Eating
ISBN-10
110144584X
ISBN-13
9781101445846
Category
Health & Fitness
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2010-12-07
Publisher
Penguin
Authors
R.D., L.D., Chef Stephanie Green

Description

Get everything you need to know to transform your health with the Mediterranean diet. Whether you're looking to lose weight or transform your health, The Complete Idiot' Guide to the Mediterranean Diet is the only guide any beginner will need to get started with this life-changing diet. The Mediterranean diet is widely considered to be one of the healthiest diets on the planet, and but people often don't know how to get started on it, or understand exactly what they can and can't eat. This straightforward guide will give you everything you need to know to get started and stick with this amazing diet that can transform your health. Here's what you'll find inside: Everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet, including how it works, the key components, and the health benefits, as well as how the Mediterranean diet stacks up against other popular diets More than 75 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes-each with complete nutritional breakdowns The basics you need to know to get started with the diet, including how to transition from bad eating habits to healthy habits, how to shop for key ingredients and stock your pantry and fridge, and how to cook the Mediterranean way Detailed chapters on all the food groups and nutrition, including primers on olive oil and other key ingredients

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