I bought this after being surprise diagnosed with quite high blood pressure by my GP. I’d read a lot in the media about the Mediterranean Diet and DASH diets but couldn’t find any good free advice on what these actually meant. I chose this book as it had been mentioned positively by an Amazon reviewer who rated it better than another cookbook she had tried. One reviewer of this book was negative that it didn’t have “dinners” and the way this book is structured I can see what they mean. There is a sample 2 week meal plan to show how you might combine some different recipes to make a full meal, but some recipes ARE the full meal. So this is a cook book you might have to read all the way through to grasp how this system is meant to work. The recipes so far are very delicious and satisfying, but to be fair I haven’t tried the “only salad for dinner” option yet! I’m afraid my family might fight me! Another good thing is I find it easy to substitute different veg in the recipe for more seasonal or affordable choices - using Savoy cabbage or spring greens instead of spinach for example. The recipes are quite flexible in that sense. Many dishes can be made in advance too if you need to prep meals ahead for the week. Anyway, I wasn’t sure I would like this book when it arrived, but having given it a go I am very happy with it.
UPDATE (6 weeks later): This book is really terrific. I have learned more about the specific ingredients and why they help lower inflammation and cholesterol. I am now honestly addicted to my lunchtime salad (a big surprise) and start looking forward to it and enjoy planning what I’m going to put in it. Another interesting difference is that practicing putting these meals together has helped motivate me to make better choices when we’re at restaurants, and it doesn’t feel like a punishment or that I am denying myself. It has also helped me adapt family favourites to be better with regards to my health issues, or to put less healthy options into perspective, as something to really enjoy once a fortnight or at a party. My husband has enjoyed trying the new dishes and once our youngest moves out he is happy to shift our dinners to more closely follow this plan.
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| What It's About | With a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, lean meats and fish, and a bit of olive oil, the Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest diets in the world. This practical guide has everything you need to convert to this healthy lifestyle. | Bring the tantalising flavours of the Mediterranean into your home with this recipe book. Celebrate healthy recipes and fantastic tastes that characterise the wonderful diversity of the Mediterranean diet, including pizzas and sweet treats. | Sicily's heritage is proudly distinct, favouring dishes packed with spices, citrus fruits, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, eggplants, and seafood. Embark on the enchanting culinary journey and experience the culinary delights of this Mediterranian diet. | This recipe series taps into Australia's healthy and vibrant food culture, centred on simplicity, great produce, and multicultural living. Helping you create fantastic Mediterranean dishes with fresh fish, healthy fats, lean meats and vegetables! |
| Includes | 100 delicious, heart-healthy recipes, each with detailed nutrition information. | 300 fresh, fast, and easy recipes from Andalucia and Provence, to Egypt and Lebanon. | More than 70 authentic and mouth-watering recipes including streetfood, sophisticated food and peasant food. | More than 90 fresh and flavoursome recipes for all occasions. |
| Step-by-step Recipes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meal plans | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pages | 312 | 612 | 416 | 352 |
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Soon will be one year that I am using this cooking book.Very good layout ,easy follow the instructions, recepties simple indigrients.Also ,I use it for inspiration to make menu for my family day on day basis.
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