The Asian Diet Simple Secrets for Eating Right, Losing Weight, and Being Well

by Bussell, Jason

• ISBN13: 9781844091607
• ISBN10: 1844091600
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Findhorn Press

Summary

Thus spoke one of the fathers of Traditional Chinese Medicine...In this era of fad diets, detox programs, and "superfoods," we need to examine afresh the relationship between diet and lifestyle. Looking to the Far East shows that the simple principles to live by are balance and moderation.

Author Biography

Jason Bussell, MSOM, Licensed Acupuncturist has a national certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine. He is the president of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and serves on the advisory board for curriculum development of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He lives in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction to the Asian View on Diet	p. 1
Grains	p. 9
Vegetables	p. 13
Fruit	p. 19
Proteins: Meat, Fish, Poultry, Tofu	p. 21
Soups	p. 27
Dairy	p. 29
Beverages	p. 33
Sugar Substitutes	p. 39
Supplements	p. 43
What About Breakfast?	p. 49
Feeding our Children	p. 51
Food Preparation and Cooking Methods	p. 53
Tips for Losing Weight	p. 57
Lifestyle	p. 59
Attitudes	p. 65
Summary	p. 73
Basics of Oriental Medicine	p. 75
Actions of Common Foods	p. 87
Recipes	p. 115
Epilogue	p. 121
Supplemental Information	p. 123
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