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The Mediterranean Prescription: Meal Plans and Recipes to Help You Stay Slim and Healthy for the Rest of Your Life
LOSE WEIGHT, STAY FIT, AND FEEL GREAT WHILE EATING SOME OF THE MOST DELICIOUS AND HEALTHIEST FOOD ON EARTH.
Renowned for its dazzling beauty and delectable cuisine, the Mediterranean island of Sicily has historically one of the healthiest diets in the world. Recent studies show that this eating style can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, d...more
Renowned for its dazzling beauty and delectable cuisine, the Mediterranean island of Sicily has historically one of the healthiest diets in the world. Recent studies show that this eating style can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, d...more
Hardcover, 320 pages
Published
December 10th 2008
by Ballantine Books
(first published April 11th 2006)
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This book has good information about the basic principles and health advantages of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. However, Acquista only sporadically cites the research he mentions in support of his assertions as to why this diet is healthful frequently using phrases like "many studies have found..." Having done my own research on the Mediterranean diet, I don't doubt the truth of most of his assertions--I would simply like to know all his sources so that I might have the oppo...more
I bought this book because I had already made the decision to follow a Mediterranean diet, and I was looking for some tasty, easy recipes that I can fit into my very American lifestyle. This book really doesn't fulfill my expectations.
First, I was a little put off by the touch of pretentious. I really don't care what celebrity visits your family’s New York country home. I really don’t care what famous doctor requests recipes from your mother. If I had the time or money to keep a coun...more
First, I was a little put off by the touch of pretentious. I really don't care what celebrity visits your family’s New York country home. I really don’t care what famous doctor requests recipes from your mother. If I had the time or money to keep a coun...more
4 stars for the content only (I've lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks and my clothes fit so much better - yay!). His writing deserves 3 stars, he goes on and on and his little stories are annoying.
Easy to read and great recipes. I used this as a template a few years ago to change my eating habits. Getting ready to pull it out and re-read!
This book was ok, I ended up being distracted by the author's love of his own cooking, which seems odd as he certainly must be a good cook to have a cookbook. Also, I turned out not liking the weight-loss solution tone of the book. I am not so much a diet person, but I am trying to pull and understand elements of this vast way of life to improve the quality and health of my cooking. Overall it was ok.
Another good resource for those following the Mediterranean diet. Would like to see more recipes for the average person - with readily available product.
Two of my friends swear by this book. It's not a diet, but a healthy way of living. Great for veggie lovers and I lost 7 pounds.
Some good recipes but take too much time!
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