The Mediterranean Heart Diet Why It Works And How To Reap The Health Benefits, With Recipes To Get You Started

by Fisher, Helen V.; Thomson, Cynthia

• ISBN13: 9781555612818
• ISBN10: 1555612814
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-21
• Publisher: Balance

Summary

Most people know that a Mediterranean-style diet is "good for them," but many lack the information that determines the diet's success. The Mediterranean Heart Diet does what most doctors who recommend the diet don't: spells out which foods are "out" and which are "in," and why.Doctors recommend a Mediterranean eating style to thousands who are diagnosed each year with heart disease because it is "heart-healthy"-it promotes lower saturated-fat consumption, and helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It is an all-purpose style of eating that also benefits those at risk of developing certain cancers and those with a diabetic condition, because it is high in antioxidant-rich foods and whole grains. The Mediterranean Heart Diet not only provides a full range of satisfying recipes but also covers the science behind the diet's health benefits. Readers learn to create their own healthful eating plans and establish new habits.More than 140 delicious recipes are included, from satisfying Lentil and Broccoli Soup to tangy Halibut in Citrus Sauce. All recipes feature nutritional analysis by serving, including food exchanges.

Author Biography

Helen V. Fisher has written several cookbooks and recently has worked with doctors and dietitians to create health books with recipe components. Cynthia Thomson, Ph.D., R.D., is a clinical nutrition research specialist at the Arizona Cancer Center at the University of Arizona. Both authors live in Tuscon, Arizona.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Mediterranean Heart Diet: A Healthful Approach to Eating
Cynthia Thomson
Kaja LeWinn
What Is the Mediterranean Heart Diet?	2	(1)
Foods of the Mediterranean	2	(6)
The Science Behind the Mediterranean Heart Diet	8	(6)
Healthful Benefits of the Diet	14	(15)
Finding Balance in the Mediterranean Diet	29	(11)
Practical Pointers for Changing Your Diet	40	(3)
The Mediterranean Lifestyle	43	(8)
Part 2: Easy-to-Prepare Recipes for the Mediterranean Diet
Appetizers	51	(14)
Soups	65	(16)
Salads	81	(20)
Dressings and Sauces	101	(16)
Grains, Beans, and Pasta	117	(22)
Fish and Seafood	139	(18)
Poultry	157	(14)
Meats	171	(12)
Vegetables	183	(18)
Breads	201	(8)
Desserts	209	(18)
Index	227