Food Glorious Food

by Holford, Patrick; McDonald Joyce, Fiona

• ISBN13: 9780749909956
• ISBN10: 0749909951
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-03
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Summary

Food GLorious Foodis not a diet or cookbook in the traditional sense, but rather a celebration of the ingredients that can help us all to eat a healthier diet. This is no tough dietary regime though--the recipes are delicious and exciting and have the added advantage of being low GL too. That means you--and your guests--can enjoy meals that are both deeply satisfying and health enriching. Written in association with Fiona McDonald Joyce, who specializes in healthy food that doesn't compromise on taste,Food GLorious Foodis filled with dishes that'll impress family and friends--without the need to resort to creamy sauces, sugar-laden concoctions, or overly complex cooking techniques. With everything from curries to healthy roasts and gluten-free chocolate brownies, good food is firmly on the menu. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to feel and look healthier and boost energy levels, without disappointing their taste buds.

Author Biography

Patrick Holford is a nutritionist and the advocate of a nutrition-based approach to mental health problems. He is the author of more than 20 books on health, including The Holford Low GL Diet, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible, and Optimum Nutrition for the Mind.

Table of Contents

You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It	p. 10
The Health Bit
What Is a Well-balanced Diet?	p. 14
Why Low-GL Eating Means High-level Health	p. 21
The Perfect Balance for Energy and Weight Control	p. 25
Eat More Superfoods	p. 28
Eat Less Wheat and Dairy	p. 36
Glorious Food for Budding Vegetarians	p. 41
The Best Cooking Methods	p. 45
The Delicious Bit
Food for Family and Friends	p. 48
Menus	p. 70
Notes on the Recipes	p. 73
Brunch	p. 75
Starters and Light Meals	p. 87
Meat and Poultry Main Courses	p. 101
Fish	p. 114
Vegetarian Main Courses	p. 126
Accompaniments	p. 138
Sweet Things	p. 151
Canapes and Nibbles	p. 173
Drinks	p. 175
Resources	p. 182
Recommended reading and references	p. 185
Index	p. 187
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