A Cookbook for All Seasons

by Haas, Elson M.

• ISBN13: 9780890879931
• ISBN10: 0890879931
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Celestial Arts

Summary

According to the latest trends, cooking is enjoying a resurgence of family-oriented, home-cooked meals using fresh, whole foods. In A COOKBOOK FOR ALL SEASONS, Dr. Elson Haas offers guidelines for maintaining healthy and Nutritious eating habits in today's world of processed, instant food. Featuring sections on food combining and rotation, seasonal menu planning and recipes, and individual nutritional needs, this unique kitchen companion is structured around the seasons to take advantage of ingredients at the peak of both flavor and nutrients. Includes a nutritional analysis of each seasonal diet.

Author Biography

Elson M. Haas, MD, is the founder and director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael, California, one of the leading integrated healthcare facilities in the country. He is the author of several popular health and nutrition books, including THE NEW DETOX DIET, STAYING HEALTHY WITH THE SEASONS, and THE FALSE FAT DIET.

Table of Contents

Recipe Table of Contents	vii
Preface	xi
Introduction	1	(6)
PART I: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SEASONAL NUTRITION
Guidelines for a Healthy Diet	7	(18)
Food Groups---Old and New	8	(2)
Ten Key Components of a Healthy Diet	10	(12)
A Review of Recommended Dietary Changes	22	(3)
Your Ideal Diet	25	(14)
Individual Needs	27	(3)
Changing Your Diet	30	(2)
Daily Schedule	32	(3)
Supplements to the Diet	35	(4)
Basics for the Ideal Diet	39	(8)
Kitchen Basics	39	(5)
A Few Tips and Shortcuts	44	(1)
For Those Who Wish to Avoid Fats	45	(1)
About Storing	46	(1)
Recipes for All Seasons	47	(36)
Some Basic Recipes	48	(16)
Wheat-Free Recipes	64	(2)
Milk/Egg-Free Recipes	66	(5)
Butter-Free Spreads	71	(2)
Quinoa Recipes	73	(3)
Special Snacks for Kids (And Their Folks)	76	(7)
PART II: SEASONAL MENU PLANS AND RECIPES	83	(124)
Spring	87	(26)
Summer	113	(28)
Autumn	141	(32)
Winter	173	(34)
PART III: SPECIAL DIETS, DETOXIFICATION, AND OTHER HEALTH GUIDELINES	207	(36)
Special Diets	211	(20)
Fat-Free Diet	211	(5)
Natural Hygiene/Raw Foods Diet	216	(4)
Macrobiotic Diet	220	(5)
Ayurveda Diet	225	(6)
Detoxification and Rejuvenation	231	(6)
Other Health Guidelines	237	(6)
Recipe Book Bibliography	243	(2)
Index	245