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Paleo Cookbook For Dummies
by Kellyann PetrucciThe fast and easy way to enjoy a Paleo dietThe Paleo movement is one of the hottest diet and healthy-eating approaches, as people discover an appealing and sustainable alternative to the restrictive diets that lead to burnout and failed weight loss efforts. This modern-day take on an ancient diet--which excludes dairy, processed foods, and refined sugar--has helped thousands of people lose weight and keep it off. Now, The Paleo Cookbook For Dummies offers more than 100 simple and tasty Paleo recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and even beverages.Includes an overview of the Paleo Diet, grocery shopping and pantry stocking tips, and kid-friendly Paleo recipesOffers Paleo recipes for every meal of the dayAll recipes are contributed by powerhouse Paleo chefsThe Paleo Cookbook For Dummies gives you delicious, flavorful, and easy-to-make recipes for anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of eating the Paleo way.
Encyclopaedia of Brewing
by Christopher BoultonEncyclopaedia of Brewing provides a comprehensive description and explanation of all terms which relate to the science and technology of beer, allied beverages and the brewing and malting processes. The Encyclopaedia’s unrivalled coverage is extensive enough to provide an appropriately detailed description of each term under consideration, supplemented in many cases with diagrams and photographs. Offering an international perspective, the book includes descriptions of the terms used in: the brewing process, from raw materials through to packaging the biochemistry, microbiology and genetics which underpin brewing laboratory methods used for the analysis of beer and raw materials quality assurance/control systems and standards hygiene and cleaning processes small- and large-pack packaging engineering of malting, brewing, packaging and dispense beer flavour chemistry historical context legislation relevant to brewing Encyclopaedia of Brewing is the only book of its kind, and is destined to become the essential and authoritative first point of reference for brewing science.
Bartender's Bundle For Dummies
by Ray Foley Perry LuntzTwo complete eBooks for one low price! Created and compiled by the publisher, this Bartender's bundle brings together two entertaining titles in one, e-only bundle. With this special bundle, you'll get the complete text of the following two titles: Bartending For Dummies, 4th Edition This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides detailed information on how to properly stock a bar, including the latest glassware and mixers . Featuring expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies, this title is a must-have for any mixologist Features helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon are included. The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups are listed as well. New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more. Plus, A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey and the Scottish whisky? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys or dark spirits originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You'll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You'll also discover how to become a sophisticated taster, shop for the best spirits, select the right mixers, and use spirits in cooking. Plus, you'll get learn how to make ten classic cocktails and choose and taste cordials and liqueurs This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the United States, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies will give you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time! About the Author of Bartending For Dummies, 4th Edition Ray Foley is the founder and publisher of Bartender Magazine whose readership exceeds 100,000. His Web site, bartender. com, generates over 1 million hits per month. A professional bartender for more than twenty years, he is the founder of the "Bartender Hall of Fame. " About the Author of Whisky & Spirits For Dummies Perry Luntz has been involved in one way or another with the beverage alcohol business most of his adult life. For more than 20 years he has been publisher and editor of Beverage Alcohol Market Report, an international e-letter for marketing executives in beer, wine, and spirits. He served as Director of Marketing Communications for Seagram Distillers for a decade, worked on the creative side of several advertising agencies, including a spell as a creative director of a Young s B-to-B Internet site
Cancer Nutrition and Recipes For Dummies
by Christina T. Loguidice Maurie Markman Carolyn LammersfeldFight cancer from the inside outCancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can be as hard on the body as the disease itself, and detailed nutritional advice is usually not part of the program. Yet eating the right foods can actually help lessen the strength of some of the most powerful symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment, allowing the patient to better fight the disease. Now, Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies is your trusted, informative guide to fighting cancer from the inside out.Designed for cancer patients and their families, Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies focuses on foods best tolerated during--and that can ease side effects of--cancer treatment. It also offers advice for menu planning, nutritional analysis, diabetic exchanges, and much more.Serves as a guide for cancer nutrition before, during, and after treatmentGives you a wealth of easy, immediate steps to speed up the healing process through dietOffers advice on treatment as well as solutions to common side effects like dehydration, fatigue, and nauseaEnables cancer patients to put their strongest foot forward when starting treatmentCancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies targets those dealing with cancer and the loved ones who take care of them, aiding both parties in alleviating some of the side effects of the cancer treatment through change in diet.
Cooking For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
by Margaret Fulton Barbara BeckettIf you can't boil an egg or make toast without burning it, or just want to expand your culinary skills and knowledge, you need this inspiring book that makes cooking fun and easy. Cooking for Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition gives you the lowdown on nutrition and healthy eating, basic cooking techniques and equipment and how to shop for fresh produce. Plus this book's full of contemporary recipes guaranteed to keep family and friends coming back for more.
Nutrition Research Methodologies
by Julie A. Lovegrove Leanne Hodson Susan A. Lanham-New Sangita SharmaA new book in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Nutrition Research Methodologies addresses the rapidly advancing field of nutrition research. It covers the diverse methodologies required for robust nutritional research to ensure thorough understanding of key concepts, both for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and for scientists working in nutrition research.Combining theory with practical application, Nutrition Research Methodologies addresses both traditional research methods and new technologies, and focuses on a range of complex topics, including energy compensation, nutrient-gene interactions and metabolic adaptation. It also considers statistical issues as well as application of data to policy development.Provides the reader with the required scientific basics of nutrition research in the context of a systems and health approachWritten specifically to meet the needs of individuals involved in nutrition researchCombines the viewpoints of world-leading nutrition experts from academia and research with practical applicationsAccompanied by a companion website with a range of self-assessment material (www.wiley.com/go/lovegrove/nutritionresearch)
Overcoming Binge Eating For Dummies
by Marjorie Nolan Cohn Jennie KramerControl binge eating and get on the path to recoveryOvercoming Binge Eating for Dummies provides trusted information, resources, tools, and activities to help you and your loved ones understand your binge eating -- and gain control over it. Written with compassion and authority, it uses stories and examples from the authors' work with clients they've helped to overcome this complicated disorder. In Overcoming Binge Eating For Dummies, you'll find information and insight on identifying the symptoms of binge eating disorder, overcoming eating as an addiction, ways to overcome the urge to binge, how to institute a healthy eating pattern, ways to deal with anxiety and emotional eating, and much more. Provides professional resources for seeking additional help for binge eatingIncludes advice on talking with loved ones about binge eatingOffers tips and guidance to establish a safe and healthy recovery planOvercoming Binge Eating For Dummies is for those currently suffering or recovering from BED, as well as families and friends looking for a comprehensive and expert resource to this widespread but largely misunderstood disorder.
Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies
by Dan DefigioAre you a sugar addict? Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies provides you a safe and healthy path to overcome your addiction, eliminate stress eating, and upgrade your nutrition for a healthier lifestyle.Sugar addiction is a rapidly growing epidemic that can lead to obesity, chronic fatigue, diabetes, and a host of other medical and psychological problems. Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies helps those who are affected by this commonly overlooked addiction to outsmart their sugar cravings and overcome their addiction. The tips in this book will help you:Learn to stop stress eating and perform a nutrition makeover that makes the low-sugar lifestyle easy!Stop the frustration of yo-yo dieting, and finally find an eating plan that works.Free yourself from the grip of sugar addiction and regain control over your life.Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies contains everything you need to start your journey down the road to wellness:Four common types of sugar addicts - which one are you?Finally understand carbs, protein, and fat with a simple nutrition system for weight loss and healthy eating, including what to choose and what to stay away fromDetoxing from sugar and performing a kitchen makeoverEating mindfully - making purposeful decisions instead of stress eatingHow to survive holidays, restaurants, and special occasionsBuilding a support systemExercise programs for energy and weight lossSpeedy low-sugar recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessertsStaying on track and breaking the cycle of failure - including a step-by-step list of exactly what to do when a sugar craving strikes!If you're one of the millions of people worldwide who relies too much on sugar for energy, comfort, or convenience, Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies is your no-nonsense guide to decreasing your sugar intake, losing weight, and changing your life for the better!
Nutrition and Development
by BnfThis Task Force report reviews the evidence that the seeds of many adult diseases are sown in utero and in infancy. The report, written by experts in the field, summarises current knowledge in this area. It illustrates how early life nutrition can bring about changes in organ development and function, thus programming risk of disease in adult life. It also considers what might be done in early life to reduce the burden of future ill health.Nutrition and Development: Short- and Long-Term Consequences for Health includes chapters on the history of this topic area, normal growth and development, and current recommendations and practice in relation to nutrition and diet in early life. Chapters exploring the possible mechanisms and pathways of critical windows for development cover the effects of diet and nutrition in early life on organ and skeletal development, the role of sex hormones in programming disease susceptibility, the establishment of gastrointestinal microbiota, and the impact of early life nutrition on cognitive and neurological development. This new report:* describes how development occurs and explores how changes in the fetal and postnatal environment, such as over- or under-nutrition, can result in permanent alterations in function; * explains how diet and nutrition in early life can affect risk of adult disease, with specific chapters on allergic disease and asthma, bone health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cognitive function, diabetes and obesity; * includes a summary of the key points, as well as recommendations in each chapter to help fill the gaps in our knowledge; * provides an overview of the main messages in a practical question and answer format suitable for lay readers.Nutrition and Development is an important information resource for those involved in research and teaching in the health sciences sector and is also of value to those involved in making decisions about health policy. It will be of interest to a broad range of health professionals, the food industry and those who write and broadcast about the effects of food on health.
Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate In a Day For Dummies (In A Day For Dummies #83)
by Laurel Miller Thalassa Skinner Culture MagazineLearn to create the perfect cheese plate for your next party—in a day! When hosting friends, a great cheese plate makes the perfect crowd-pleasing treat. Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate In a Day For Dummies gives you everything you need to know to create the perfect plate, including how to choose the right cheeses, and serve them correctly. Includes simple tips on creating the perfect cheese plate Features simple guidance on picking the right wines and beverages to complement your favorite cheeses This e-book also links to an online component at dummies.com that extends the topic into step-by-step tutorials and other "beyond the book" content.
Foodomics: Advanced Mass Spectrometry in Modern Food Science and Nutrition (Wiley Series on Mass Spectrometry #52)
by Alejandro CifuentesProvides the latest "-omics" tools to advance the study of food and nutrition The rapidly emerging field of foodomics examines food and nutrition by applying advanced "-omics" technologies in order to improve people's health, well-being, and knowledge. Using tools from genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, foodomics offers researchers new analytical approaches to solve a myriad of current challenges in food and nutrition science. This book presents the fundamentals of foodomics, exploring the use of advanced mass spectrometry techniques in food science and nutrition in the post-genomic era. The first chapter of the book offers an overview of foodomics principles and applications. Next, the book covers: Modern instruments and methods of proteomics, including the study and characterization of food quality, antioxidant food supplements, and food allergens Advanced mass spectrometry-based methods to study transgenic foods and the microbial metabolome Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics in nutrition and health research Foodomics' impact on our current understanding of micronutrients (phenolic compounds and folates), optimal nutrition, and personalized nutrition and diet related diseases Principles and practices of lipidomics and green foodomics Use of chemometrics in mass spectrometry and foodomics The final chapter of Foodomics explores the potential of systems biology approaches in food and nutrition research. All the chapters conclude with references to the primary literature, enabling readers to explore individual topics in greater depth. With contributions from a team of leading pioneers in foodomics, this book enables students and professionals in food science and nutrition to take advantage of the latest tools to advance their research and open up new areas of food and nutrition investigation.
Living Gluten-Free For Dummies - UK: 2nd Edition
by Hilary Du Cane Sue Baic Nigel Denby Danna KornWhether you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, coeliac disease, or simply want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free from wheat, barley and rye, then this book is for you. It explains the basics of gluten intolerance and the medical problems associated with it, plus practical guidance on how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. Packed with delicious recipes, tips on eating out, and updated information on new food labelling legislation, testing methods and product availability, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is your essential guide to making gluten-free living easy. Includes new and updated content on: What you can and can’t eat on a gluten-free diet, and how readily available gluten-free foods are in the UK Shopping with success and deciphering newly-introduced food labels Cooking crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals using an increasing range of gluten-free products Raising happy gluten-free kids
Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies
by Nancy MceachernThe easy, delicious, and nutritious way for students to eat gluten-freeAt least 3 million Americans are affected by celiac disease, and as awareness of this genetic disorder grows, more people are adopting the required gluten-free lifestyle. Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies is a perfect resource, featuring cooking and nutritional advice along with dishes that are tasty and simple for young adults to prepare using low-cost and easy-to-obtain ingredients.Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies shows you how to cook classic college meals such as pizza and pasta ... gluten-free. It tailors the information and recipes to your needs, considering time, cooking expertise, budget, and unconventional cooking methods. The book includes a brief explanation of gluten and the benefits of living without it, tips on reading labels and budgeting, and more than 160 recipes outlining the ingredients, cooking time (emphasizing any shortcuts), cost, and easy-to-follow directions. The recipes cover the categories of breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert (including the challenge of gluten-free baking), easy-on-the-go snacks, and gluten-free entertainment food. This title includes dishes that can be assembled in about 5 minutes, microwave meals, tips for breathing new life into leftovers, and fancy meals to impress friends and family.Features a wide variety of more than 160 healthy and hearty gluten-free recipes for every meal of the dayIncludes easy on-the-go snacks, food that can be assembled in about five minutes, meals to impress, and much moreRecipes allow for a limited variety of appliances and space available to studentsThanks to Student's Gluten-Free Cookbook For Dummies, students who choose a gluten-free lifestyle, either for health reasons or simply by choice, can still enjoy delicious dishes that can be prepared quickly and easily.
Surviving the Holidays For Dummies
by Consumer DummiesJust the thought of the holidays can be overwhelming: the decorating, the shopping, the entertaining, and the extra commitments (not to mention the extra calories). Fortunately, Surviving the Holidays For Dummies offers expert tips to help you make it through the holidays in one piece -- with your friends and family marveling at how you do it all! This specially created ebook is divided into four parts that guide you through the holiday process. We can't help you with every holiday happening (and we would never claim to be able to do so) but we can help you plan and prepare for what should be the most wonderful time of the year. So whether you're having trouble getting in the holiday spirit or overwhelmed by all the shopping and entertaining, we've culled tried-and-true content from many of our bestselling titles to bring you this fun, approachable ebook to survive -- and thrive -- throughout the Holiday season. You'll start with tips and hints for avoiding as much holiday stress as possible and discover how you can get a head start on holiday shopping with gift ideas and, of course, Dummies product suggestions. Next up you'll find out how to entertain like a pro and host a stellar bash -- from choosing a date and planning a menu to making your holidays flow smoothly with handy, must-have to-do lists. Plus, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes for drinks, appetizers, main and side dishes, and desserts and that will make you the talk of Tinsel Town. And what would any holiday be without a bit of overindulgence? If the holidays leave you feeling drained and in need of a recharge, we've got advice for how to quickly recover, both mentally and physically. We've even included a lighthearted Part of Tens. In this section, you discover what you should (and shouldn't) do during the holidays. 'Tis the season to enjoy the holidays with a little bit of help from For Dummies.
The Advanced Art of Baking and Pastry
by R. Andrew ChlebanaThe main goal of this book is to present the right balance of topics and depth of coverage, encompassing items produced in the bakeshop, including breads, Viennoiserie, creams, pies, tarts, cakes, and decorative work in a professional manner that is easily approachable for the advanced baking and pastry student and professional. This is accomplished by providing theoretical information along with tested recipes and detailed step-by-step procedures. This approach to learning builds the student’s confidence and skills, as well as an increased understanding of the material. In addition, a supplemental recipe database will provide students with a foundation of recipes and techniques that they can then apply throughout their career. Professionals will also benefit from the wide variety of recipes and the techniques presented.
Raw Food For Dummies
by Cherie Soria Dan LadermannThe easy way to transition to the raw food lifestyleCelebrities like Demi Moore, Sting, Madonna, and Woody Harrelson as well as experts in diet and nutrition have drawn attention to the newest trend in eating: raw foods. As the demand for raw foods increases, so does the demand for informative and supportive facts about this way of life. Raw Food For Dummies shares reasons for incorporating raw food into your diet and life, tips on how to do it, and includes nearly 100 recipes.Whether you're interested in incorporating raw foods into an existing meal plan, or transitioning to a raw foods-only diet, Raw Food For Dummies will help. Main areas of coverage include the benefits of eating raw foods, tips for avoiding undernourishment and hunger, information on transitioning to the raw food lifestyle (including where to buy and how to store raw foods), along with coverage of the popular methods of preparing meals, including sprouting, dehydrating, juicing, and greening.Features nearly 100 recipes covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and snacksIncludes advice on transitioning to the raw food lifestyleWritten by a veteran vegan chef and culinary arts teacherRaw Food For Dummies is for anyone interested in incorporating raw foods into an existing meal plan, as well as people interested in transitioning to a raw foods-only diet.
Clinical Nutrition
by Marinos Elia Rebecca Stratton Olle Ljungqvist Susan A. Lanham-NewOffers a new chapter on Nutritional Screening and a student companion websiteCross-referenced across the series to enable the flow of learning and with illustrative case historiesDesigned for use on nutrition courses throughout the worldInternationally-respected contributors and editors
Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies
by Cheryl Forberg140+ gluten-free recipes for adding quinoa to every meal and snackTouted as "the gold of the Incas", quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has many health benefits. It is high in both protein and fiber, gluten-free, and has been known to help those with cardiovascular health problems, as well as people who suffer from migraine headaches. Research also shows that the nutritional composition of quinoa is important in fighting breast cancer, especially in post-menopausal women. It is a great gluten alternative, and provides complete protein in vegetarian or vegan dishes. Not only does it have all of these phenomenal health qualities, quinoa is also delicious and extremely versatile!Quinoa can be made into a breakfast porridge, stuffed into a wrap for lunch, combined with vegetables for a hearty salad, rolled with spices and breadcrumbs to make a delicious burger, and added to an assortment of cakes and breads for an extra protein punch. Cooking with Quinoa for Dummies shows you how you can easily incorporate quinoa into each and every one of your meals and snacks.Offers over 140 gluten-free recipes for incorporating quinoa into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and dessertsExplains the health benefits and disease-fighting power of this superfoodProvides the 4-1-1 on how quinoa can help you lose those unwanted poundsIncludes a 16 page color insert with beautiful photos of gluten-free quinoa-packed mealsCooking with Quinoa For Dummies shows you how to use this hot new superfood in all your favourite dishes!
Belly Fat Diet For Dummies
by Erin Palinski-WadeThe fast and easy way to lose belly fatLowering body weight can reverse or prevent diabetes; lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels; and improve sleep apnea and other sleep problems. The easy recipes and exercises outlined in Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you the edge you need to shed unwanted pounds and gain muscle tone.Do you carry extra weight around your midsection? Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you practical, trusted advice for shedding it--the fast and healthy way. You'll get a proven, 14-day quick-start program that guarantees results within days: a no-gym fitness plan that starts with a fat-melting, bodyweight-only workout and progresses to more advanced exercises further toning and tightening your belly. Plus, you'll get over 40 delicious belly-burning recipes to help you manage your weight.A no-gym fitness plan that starts with a fat-melting bodyweight-only workout and then progresses to a more advanced exercises futher toning and tightening your bellyOver 40 delicious belly-burning recipes Loads of options customized for: carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, diabetics, and vegans Includes useful tips, body-sculpting exercises, and delicious recipes using superfoods to help shrink your waistlineA comprehensive maintenance plan to help you stay on trackBelly Fat Diet For Dummies is a complete and informative guide that makes shedding weight practical and fun--with results in days.
Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies
by Danna KornPrepare gluten-free dishes that are delicious and nutritiousWant to create tasty gluten-free meals and snacks? Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies is loaded with more than 150 wheat-and gluten-free recipes. These sweet, spicy, and aromatic dishes prove that living the gluten-free lifestyle can be not only fun and easy, but delicious and nutritious too!This practical, guide shows you how to find and select the right ingredients and prepare classic healthy dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. You'll find out what you can and can't use in gluten-free cooking, learn to spot the hidden gluten in foods, discover surprising ways to save money when you go shopping, and even manage your weight. You'll also learn how to convert your current favorite recipes to gluten-free delights using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.Covers the medical, practical, and emotional aspects of living gluten-freeIncludes more than 150 tasty recipes, including gluten-free ethnic dishes and a section of quick and easy starter recipes, which is new to this editionShows you how to boost nutrition and flavor in your dishesGives you the know-how to make any meal gluten freeComplete with delightful lists of gluten-free comfort foods and kid's favorites, as well as tips for converting a kitchen to a gluten-free workspace, Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies is the best way yet to stay happy, healthy, well-fed, and wheatless!
American Medical Association Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen: Getting Used to Life in Your Changing Body
by American Medical AssociationA girl&’s straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental guide to everything they need to know about adolescence and growing up. Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl&’s life. It&’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Girl&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: · Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about boys · The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body · Your reproductive system inside and out · Starting your period—what it means and how to handle it · Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings The American Medical Association Girl&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen will help you understand the health issues that are of most concern to teenage girls, and will teach you how to be safe, happy, and healthy through these years. &“Girls covers the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, along with solid tips about grooming, diet, exercise, and other health issues, such as eating disorders. . . . Girls will find plenty of useful information.&” —Booklist
Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies
by John SzaboThe easy way to learn to pair food with wineKnowing the best wine to serve with food can be a real challenge, and can make or break a meal. Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies helps you understand the principles behind matching wine and food. From European to Asian, fine dining to burgers and barbeque, you'll learn strategies for knowing just what wine to choose with anything you're having for dinner.Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies goes beyond offering a simple list of which wines to drink with which food. This helpful guide gives you access to the principles that enable you to make your own informed matches on the fly, whatever wine or food is on the table. Gives you expert insight at the fraction of a cost of those pricey food and wine pairing coursesHelps you find the perfect match for tricky dishes, like curries and vegetarian foodOffers tips on how to hold lively food and wine tasting partiesIf you're new to wine and want to get a handle on everything you need to expertly match food and wine, Pairing Food and Wine For Dummies has you covered.
Acid Alkaline Diet For Dummies
by Julie WilkinsonRestore your pH balance and live a healthier lifeOur caveman ancestors followed a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and legumes, but with time and the advent of agriculture, our diets changed drastically to include grains, dairy products, salt, and large quantities of meat. These new foods altered the level of acid in our diets, disrupting our ideal pH balance and increasing the loss of essential minerals, making us more prone to illness.This easy-to-follow guide shows you how a simple change in diet to restore your body's crucial pH balance can help you lose weight, combat aging, and keep you healthy! Acid Alkaline Diet For Dummies covers the gamut of this healthy lifestyle choice, from the symptoms of a high acid diet to the food you should have on hand to implement an acid alkaline diet--and everything in between.Covers food to avoid and food with a high alkaline qualityDiscusses how to lose weight with the acid alkaline dietOffers trusted guidance on how the acid alkaline diet can prevent illnesses like brain disorders, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and many moreIncludes 40+ healthy recipes to help balance your pHAcid Alkaline Diet For Dummies is essential reading for the millions of people with health problems interested in combating illness with a holistic, successful lifestyle change.
Pressure Cookers For Dummies
by Tom LacalamitaThe stress-free way to cook under pressure In today's "hurry-up" society, pressure cooking is an attractive means of preparing consistent, convenient everyday meals. Increasing health concerns coupled with a continuously rising cost of living have made pressure cooking more popular as a way to save money and eat healthier at home. This revised edition of Pressure Cookers For Dummies includes all new recipes and refreshed content. Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you the lowdown on the different pressure cooker options that are available to make sure you get the pressure cooker best equipped to suit your needs. It includes delicious recipes for dishes such as soups, chilis, and stews; roasts and poultry; rice dishes; beans; vegetables; and desserts, jams, and compotes. It also offers a wealth of recipes for those on vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. Pressure Cookers For Dummies offers tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker plus several comparison recipes made the traditional way. Every recipe Includes preparation times, cooking times, and nutritional information. Updated expert advice on choosing the best pressure cooker for your kitchen, including coverage of electric cookers Explanations on how pressure cookers work and tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker Shows you how to use pressure cookers to create vegetarian, vegan, special diet, and sustainable dishes with flavor and zest; and incorporate ethnic dishes into your pressure cooker repertoire Includes fun, tasty, and easy recipes for holidays and other occasions that the whole family will enjoy If you're a new or seasoned cook, Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you everything you need to make the most of this time-saving appliance.
Juicing and Smoothies For Dummies
by Pat CrockerLose weight and cleanse your body with juices and smoothies Losing weight and being healthy is often on our minds, but not everyone has the time to spend several hours a week at the gym. The beauty of dieting and cleansing with juices and smoothies is that you can take them anywhere, and they only take minutes to prepare. Juicing can be done from one to three days to cleanse the body of unwanted toxins and lose weight, while smoothies provide a longer-term meal-replacement strategy that keeps you feeling full—and Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies brings you up to speed on everything you need to start incorporating this healthy lifestyle option right away. How to safely cleanse the body of toxins Tips to increase nutrition with protein and fiber supplements Juicing and smoothie tips and techniques A month's worth of grocery lists for items to have on hand, making it easier to make healthy juices and smoothies in minutes 50 recipes for juices and 50 recipes for smoothies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies gives you everything you need to enjoy the benefits of this exciting new lifestyle choice.