This book outlines the theory and practice behind healthy eating: making the best food selections; preparing and enjoying food; understanding nutrition - it's not the same for everyone; see how the science of food applies to real life; discover what a "balanced" diet really means; understand the wisdom behind the saying "You are what you eat".
The book is aimed at those people who would like to eat a healthy diet but have become confused - or perhaps a little cynical or jaded - about just what that means. It's for those for whom the term "healthy food" conjures up images of heavy wholegrain casseroles and dust-in-the mouth bran. There's also something here for the gourmet eater who wants to know when to pull in the reins and when to let loose.
The topics of food labelling and processing are covered, but the emphasis is on the preparation of healthy and fulfilling meals you can prepare yourself. The lesson here is that healthy food need not be expensive or difficult to make, but rather should be cost-effective and tasty. "Fast food" needn't mean a deep-fried, vitamin-poor meal in a box from a chain outlet. Fresh fruit and vegetables are the original "fast foods"! And what could be faster to prepare than a great sandwich?
There are plenty of ideas for encouraging the consumption of the right foods, ways of reducing fat in the diet without feeling deprived, and numerous tips on bringing more flavour to our food without resorting to salt. Variety adds more than spice to life; it is also a healthy principle to follow when choosing foods.
