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Increasingly in Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of
love and beauty. This book is a culinary feast to help transform you into an
Aphrodite goddess to be both internally and externally gorgeous, glowing with
both health and vitality. Enjoy fresh wrapper free food from recipes in the following
chapters, such as Char Grilled Red Peppers
on Broccoli Couscous with Crushed
Chickpea Dressing and Ricotta Pancakes with Satsuma Plums and Rhubarb.
We know our bodies respond best to food in its natural state
or as close to it as possible. Supermarkets today offer several hundred thousand
items for sale, most are highly processed products with labeled ingredients that
many of us do not fully understand. There are more low fat products available
than ever before, yet we are experiencing a global obesity epidemic. In response
to obesity, food manufacturers have replaced the fat in processed foods with
sugar. With misleading health messages on food packages, and continuous food
advertising campaigns promoting processed foods, it is not surprising that many
people are confused about what to eat. A major challenge for this century
is for people to understand how important it is for us to take the time to
source healthy food and learn how to cook and combine foods to make appetizing
meals that are also uncomplicated. This includes selecting and preparing meals
from fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as enjoying the pleasure of eating and
relaxing with conversation and music at a table set to appeal to the senses.
Many people these days eat much of their food standing up, on the run, at a desk
or in front of the television. Cultures boasting longevity have some things in
common, including, being free from the burden of many lifestyle diseases common
to Western culture. They set aside time in their day for food buying, and
preparation of meals, and pre prepared and processed foods are rare in their
daily diets. These cultures, many of them We have the choice between living on fast food and a highly
processed diet, devoid of fiber and laden with chemicals, saturated fats, salt
and sugar or a diet full of food from the earth’s bounty, fresh, organic,
seasonal, and unprocessed. By following the basic principles in this book you
will be able to forget about counting calories/kilojoules, deciphering complex
food labeling or living with food self-denial to lose weight. There is an
abundant choice of recipes using an array of fresh herbs, spices and simple
cooking techniques to bring out the rich colors, textures and flavors with
natural fresh organic foods. You will quickly become accustomed to the taste and
benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed foods as your body responds to foods that
are free from chemicals and additives. The foods in this book are rich in
nutrients and most are from the Mediterranean diets such as olive oil, fiber
rich cereals, fish, fruits, organic meats, eggs, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sheep
and goat cheeses, yogurt and milk, fresh herbs, pulses and lentils. A change to
this way of eating will also have benefits in the prevention of food related
cancers, high blood pressure, diabetes Type 2, obesity and heart disease. The effects of excess weight and health related diseases are
well researched and documented. The following will assist you in a personal
analysis of your body weight. Body mass index and hip to waist ratio are the two most
common methods of measuring the amount of fat people are carrying in relation to
risking their health. These are good indicators of predicted conditions, such as
type 2 diabetes, obesity, unhealthy weight, hypertension, abnormal blood fat
levels often including high cholesterol. Body Mass Index, BMI A person’s weight in kilograms divided by their height in
metres squared (BMI = kg/m2) A BMI greater than 30
usually is considered moderate to severe obesity. Be careful of fat
concentration on the abdomen as this is also more likely to link with health
problems associated with heart disease. Hip to waist ratio 1. Measure waist at narrowest point 2. Measure hip at the widest point 3. Divide the waist by the hip measurement. 4. Women with waist to hip measurements of more than 0.8 or
men with waist to hip measurements of more than 1.0 are apple shape and at an
increased health risk due to their fat distribution. Take charge of your
health to prevent lifestyle diseases by: Eating healthy fresh, organic food Building exercise into your daily routine, such as walking
and taking the stairs wherever possible. Breathing correctly Living a balanced life, we are now working some of the
longest hours in the western world Allowing time to plan and shop for meals Take charge of your own destiny in relation to your health
and enjoy the benefits throughout your life. Use the 24 hours in
each day wisely to balance your life: 8 hours for sleep 8 hours for work 8 hours for family,
shopping, cooking, recreation and down time It takes time and planning to change from a processed diet to
a healthy diet. We often hang on to bad habits related to food and often use
food as a reward or treat. We convince ourselves that we need and deserve these
low nutritive processed foods like chips, lollies, soft drinks and biscuits.
Take the time to plan your meals, prepare food shopping lists and source
suppliers that stock the foods you need. Changing habits We all need lots of fresh fruit and vegetables each day. The
recipes in this book are high in fresh organic fruit and vegetables. Lack of
fresh fruit and vegetables is associated with chronic disease and obesity
related problems. The World Health Organization recommends that we consume a
minimum amount of 400g of fruit and vegetables each day. In ‘Aphrodite: Food for
the Goddess Within’, will help you develop healthy eating habits with: easy recipes fresh and minimally processed ingredients foods promoting longevity and good health recipes free from gluten and lactose a good range of vegetarian dishes “A good cook is the
sorceress who dispenses happiness”
Elsa Schiaparelli Click on the cart below to purchase this book:
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