The ultimate Mediterranean diet cookbook : harness the power of the world's healthiest diet to live better, longer

The ultimate Mediterranean diet cookbook Harness the power of the world's healthiest diet to live better, longer

Amy Riolo

Book - 2015

"More than a mix of rich history, gorgeous beaches, and warm blue waters, the countries along the Mediterranean Sea and their people have a history of living longer and healthier lives and you can too! By simply following a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, even drinking wine with meals, you can prevent diseases and prolong your life. The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is the only book needed to unleash the power of one of the world's healthiest diets. It integrates the latest research and clinical findings with 100 delicious, authentic, easy recipes and Mediterranean lifestyle tips while dispelling any myths and misinformation. Using the Mediterranean Pyramid as a guide, cuisine... expert Amy Riolo gets to the core of the Mediterranean lifestyle, and explains what is eaten, when to eat it, and why. Each recipe in The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook contains a cultural tip from the Mediterranean region. Fun historical facts, legend, and lore, as well as nutritional information accompany each recipe. The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook features recipes from 25 countries in the region to include perennial favorites, little known treasures, and recent discoveries. Get ready to enjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes enticing, satisfying, recipes- great for family dinners and entertaining, for any and all occasions, to be appreciated by any palate."--

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Subjects
Cooking, Mediterranean.
Diet > Mediterranean Region.
Longevity > Nutritional aspects.
Gluten-free diet > Recipes.
Cookbooks.
Genres
Cookbooks
Published
Beverly, MA : Fair Winds Press 2015.
Language
English
Main Author
Amy Riolo (-)
Item Description
"Includes gluten-free variations"--Cover.
Physical Description
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
ISBN
9781592336487
  • Introduction: Welcome to the Mediterranean Diet
  • 1. The Healthiest Diet in the World: Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
  • 2. Plant-Based Foods: The Foundation of the Mediterranean Diet
  • 3. Fish & Seafood: Savoring the Bounty of the Mediterranean Sea
  • 4. Dairy & Poultry: Farm-Fresh Flavors
  • 5. Meat & Sweets: Mediterranean Indulgences
  • Mediterranean Cooking Basics
  • The Mediterranean Pantry
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Booklist Review

Today, no food expert, nutritionist, or health-care professional would nay-say the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet, whose benefits range from preventing heart attacks and strokes to promoting longevity. And just as many chefs use (and applaud) this plant-based food system. Add Riolo to the list of proponents (although she is, admittedly, a culinary advisor to the Mediterranean Foods Alliance) and to the ever-growing number of cookbooks on this topic. In her 100-recipe collection, she varies from the norm by adding gluten-free alternatives for ingredients and by emphasizing the tradition behind specific dishes. For instance, the use of eggplants inspires her sidebar that Turkish chefs aren't considered professional unless they know at least 40 different ways to cook eggplant, while an Arabian rice-and-lamb skillet dish underscores that lamb is a lean meat, containing 175 calories per three ounces. Everyday recipes won't surprise, whether a whole-wheat-and-grape focaccia or an aioli herb sauce. Yet her occasional variations will be welcome: Mediterranean-style cornbread with mozzarella and dried tomatoes, or spiced Greek yogurt with apricots.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2015 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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