ASIN: B00MSEKFCE
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 202
All things in moderation...this balanced attitude toward food is why the diet of the sun-kissed Mediterranean is one of the world’s most healthful. Let this simple plan be your guide to modifying the region’s favorites into Americanized, good-for-you dinners you can savor with family and friends. Ancient grains like farro and bulgur are native to the Mediterranean. You'll come across several whole grains in this book, but you'll also find couscous, a favorite of North African cuisine, Italian pastas, and quinoa, a South American grain that's becoming commonplace on dinner tables the world over. All serve as fiber-(and sometimes protein-) filled recipe bases to keep you fuller longer.The Mediterranean "diet" has definitely been deemed healthful, but don't let that mislead you into thinking it is low-fat. It's low in saturated fats due to minimal use of animal fats like butter and red ...
