Healthy Cookbook Series: Eat the Foods You Love and DASH

By Beverly Garcia and Janet Jackson

Healthy Cookbook Series: Eat the Foods You Love and DASH Have you been looking for a healthy cookbook series to improve your meals and help you make healthy food without too much effort? This book collects two great healthy cookbooks designed to keep you eating all your old favorites without packin

• Language: English
• Publisher: WebNetworks Inc
• Release date: Oct 27, 2013
• ISBN: 9781632878441

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Healthy Cookbook Series

Eat the Foods You Love, and DASH

Beverly Garcia and Janet Jackson

Copyright © 2013 Beverly Garcia and Janet Jackson

All rights reserved.

Introduction

It can be really difficult to find good information about how to eat. Sometimes it seems like every other person has his or her own special theory about the foods that help and the foods that hurt. If you're confused by the wealth of info out there, you're not alone! Many other people have trouble deciding which diet cookbooks are right for them and their bodies. This can lead to a lot of costly experimentation and unappealing food. The good news is that you don't have to stay confused anymore. This book is designed to provide a wide range of recipes that taste great, support good health, and help you enjoy living your life day after day.

There's no need to get involved in confusing diets that require you to cut out whole food groups. After all, your body is designed to use all kinds of different foods. Unless you are experiencing a health problem caused by inflammatory foods or an allergen, you shouldn't have to stop eating what you love. The key is simply to modify those foods so that they include less of the ingredients that harm you and more of those that benefit your body. It can take a little bit of time and effort to figure things out, but once you do, you'll be able to easily enjoy all kinds of delicious, familiar recipes.

This book is divided into two major sections to help you accomplish this goal. The first part of the book covers healthier versions of classic comfort recipes, designed to help you feel at home. These foods can form the cornerstone of a healthy diet; you just have to eat them the right way and in the right amount. The second part of this cookbook includes anti-inflammatory recipes. These are designed to help people who suffer from the fatigue, pain and other problems induced by regularly consuming inflammatory foods. Of course, you can still enjoy them as part of your healthy diet, even if you don't have chronic inflammation problems in your life.

You'll learn about the best ways to incorporate healthy comfort foods into your diet, as well as tips and techniques to make preparing them easier. You'll also find out how to make many of your old favorites more compatible with a healthy eating plan. It might seem intimidating at first, but simply substituting low fat alternatives and whole, natural foods can make a huge difference in the healthiness of your macaroni and cheese or traditional fried chicken.

Despite what doctors and news sources might imply, there's nothing wrong with enjoying these old favorites. You just have to exercise control and moderation. While a big plate of meatloaf and mashed potatoes might be just fine for holidays, it'll make you pack on the pounds if you enjoy it every day. A smaller amount of both comfort foods with a fresh, leafy salad, however, can be a great part of your healthy eating plan. You just have to adjust your expectations and learn to enjoy these calorie and nutrition-rich foods in moderation.

This book offers delicious, healthy comfort foods for every meal. You'll get the chance to try out southwestern breakfast burritos, egg casseroles and French toast, as well as classic grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup. Don't forget about beef stew, cabbage rolls, brisket and classic roasted turkey, either. Top it off with angel food cake or cheesecake pie, and you won't miss any of the extra fat or unhealthy processed ingredients you're used to.

After the comfort foods, it's time to check out the second part of this book. It's designed to help you deal with problems that could be caused by inflammation in your system. Inflammatory responses are actually very natural. In fact, they're an important part of the healing process. Without them, your body couldn't fix injuries or get rid of infections. The problem occurs when the inflammatory response goes wrong. Then, you could find yourself suffering from the symptoms of inflammation even when there's no problem for your body to heal.

Some of the most common inappropriate inflammatory responses include allergies and arthritis. They happen because your body thinks there is a problem and attacks itself. Unfortunately, inflammatory substances in your environment can make this kind of problem a lot more likely. You might not even realize that inflammation is causing your symptoms. If you suffer from regular headaches, fevers, fatigue or unexplained pains, you might have a system inflammation problem.

Eating the wrong foods could be partially responsible for the issue. While food triggers don't occur in everyone, you might find that some foods are inflammatory in nature. That is, they encourage a strong response from your body, even if you aren't injured or sick. This can lead to long-term damage and loss of your quality of life. Learning to avoid these foods could be very important if you want to feel better and live a healthier life.

The second part of this cookbook covers inflammation and recipes designed to help you avoid it. You'll learn how to choose foods that reduce inflammation, such as omega-3 rich oily fish, kelp and olive oil. You'll also get a good understanding of the foods that are most likely to cause you problems. This varies a little from person to person, but includes processed sugar, unhealthy fats, alcohol and unsustainably produced meat. Simply by switching to organic, responsibly-farmed foods, you can reduce a lot of the inflammation in your life!

Giving up these problem foods can be tricky, so you'll also get access to a wide variety of healthy and delicious anti-inflammatory recipes. They include teriyaki chicken, lasagna, grilled salmon, flavorful tofu recipes and a lot more. With these recipes, you won't need to worry about missing your favorite. You'll also get information about how to replace the inflammation-inducing ingredients in your favorite recipes, so you can keep enjoying those comfort foods while reducing swelling, fatigue and other debilitating health issues. With the right strategies, you can enjoy a healthier diet!

Section 1: Comfort Food Diet

Comfort food is meant to bring out a special feeling in all who eat it, as it creates a sense of nostalgia. It reminds us of the days where we would play with our friends from dawn until dusk and mom would have a special meal waiting when we returned home.

For many, these meals remain a comforting reminder of family and everything that it means. These recipes remind us of simpler times where the entire family would gather around the table and all seemed right with the world. In today's society, it can be difficult to find time to make the meals that mom used to make, but there are ways to make the cooking process much easier. Eating comfort food does not mean that you have to spend the entire day slaving over a hot stove, as many of the recipes allow you to cook outstanding and comforting food without sacrificing your entire day.

At the same time, it is important to remember the things that go into creating a healthy diet. Comfort food might not