| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
238 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
A fresh approach to the Mediterranean diet that focuses on low-glycemic foods that benefit the heart, brain, gut, and microbiome. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-233) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- A whole-foods diet for the whole planet -- How to eat: a new Mediterranean diet -- The Mediterranean method for weight loss -- The Mediterranean method for heart health -- The Mediterranean method for a better brain -- The Mediterranean method for a healthy gut -- The Mediterranean method for longevity -- Bringing the Mediterranean diet home -- Mediterranean method recipes. |
| Summary |
A fresh approach to the Mediterranean diet that focuses on low-glycemic foods that benefit the heart, brain, gut, and microbiome. The Mediterranean diet is associated with a long list of amazing health benefits and improved longevity. As the science shows, following this diet can reduce your risk for heart disease, dementia and memory loss, and cancer, among other chronic health conditions. It can also be used as a weight loss program, and has been shown to be as effective for weight loss as low-carb, low-fat, and Paleo diets. Additionally, there are multiple gastrointestinal benefits from eating Mediterranean foods. Best of all, Mediterranean food is delicious! |
| Subject |
Cooking, Mediterranean.
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Low-carbohydrate diet.
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Reducing diets -- Recipes.
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COOKING -- Regional & Ethnic -- Mediterranean.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diet & Nutrition -- Diets.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diet & Nutrition -- Weight Loss.
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| Genre/Form |
Informational works.
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Cookbooks.
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| ISBN |
9780593136034 (hardcover) |
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0593136039 (hardcover) |
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