The Italian Diet: 100 Healthy Italian Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Love Food

by Gino D'Acampo, Juliette Kellow (Introduction), Kate Whitaker (Photographer)

Do you love food but want to lose that excess weight? Celebrating the wealth of delicious ingredients that are naturally enjoyed by the Italians, Gino D'Acampo has gone back to his roots and chosen healthy and satisfying recipes that can be eaten with a clean conscience. The Mediterranean diet is made up of fresh fish, lean meats, pulses, olive oil, and a feast of fruits and vegetables, which explains why people who live there are thinner, healthier, and live longer. Leading dietitian Juliette Kellow analyzes each of GIno's recipes and constructs meal plans to help lose weight.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Celia Juliano · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the dedication: "I am dedicating this book to all the curvy women who are constantly calorie counting. Remember, no man likes to chew on bones!" lol But it is indicative of the attitude in the book--it's not really a diet, but a lifestyle, a cookbook of healthy Italian recipes. The pictures are great, the style straightforward, recipes simple. I haven't had a chance to try any, but based on my knowledge, they look good. I'll be trying some soon. I also like the different sections, from Breakfast to the Naughty Corner (because what would an Italian cookbook be without a few indulgent recipes?) This was a library read, but it would be worth a buy if you're looking to build your cookbook collection and need a simple, healthy Italian cookbook. I'll be reading more by D'Acampo.

[Chris Webber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you kidding me? This book is laden with tremendous, easy to make recipes that could be served up at any private or public group gathering, or even an intimate dinner.

Things like broiled marinated peppers with garlic and prosciutto, fava beans and fresh mint bruschetta, feta, watermelon and basil salad, baked tomato gnocchi, focaccia with cherry tomatoes and pesto. I could go on. But you'll have to look at the book yourselves, with both pictures and recipes.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

some of the food that i love to cook is in this book.

[I can read · Rating 5 out of 5]

A diet book which includes recipes for pizza! Sensible lifestyle advice with a variety of recipes which won't leave you feeling deprived.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Gino D'Acampo, with pictures!