A healthy diet does not mean a weight reduction crash diet or fad diet. It means we are going to change our diet to one that is enjoyable, pleasing, and yes, healthy. The results may well include a weight loss, but more importantly it will improve or maintain your health.
We will continue to provide you with update articles, messages, websites, and the occasional book that will add to your knowledge of what is or is not helpful and healthy. Here are a few thoughts.
We believe a cooking library should start with a few basics. These would include:
Food Lover’s Companion. Published by Barron’s. This thick paperback is the “classic food bible and includes more than 7,200 A-Z entries describing foods, techniques, herbs, spices, desserts, etc.” You will never again wonder about a cassoulet or a cushaw, or any other types of food or seasonings. We stick to the basics in our Little Red Book, but this is a worthwhile addition to your library. Available at Amazon.
Know what you’re eating.
We spend time, energy and money with medical doctors, tests, and facilities. We should invest some time to learn about food, which we now believe can be equal or more important to our physical health
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers a wealth of information about food to include explanations and warnings. It’s a good idea to check their website for new information.
Portion control
Portion control is key to healthy eating. Eating too much of anything, healthy food or not, undermines your goal of eating healthy. The Mayo Clinic offers an excellent source for understanding portion control and you can find it here: https://www.mayoclinic.org