The Mediterranean Diet consists of eating the traditional foods (and drinks) of the countries neighboring the Mediterranean Sea. It is not a traditional diet in the sense of "go on a diet," even though it is a great way to lose weight and improve health. More accurately, it is a lifestyle involving activities, foods, and wine in moderation. The Mediterranean Diet has been studied and documented by numerous leading scientists as one of the healthiest lifestyles in the world. In this book, you will find excerpts from leading scientific studies citing the health benefits of following a Mediterranean Diet, along with reference to the full length study should you wish to do further research on your own. Almost as important is the fact that the Mediterranean Diet is full of delightfully appetizing, flavor-filled dishes and meals, and this cookbook will provide you with a variety of easy, yet healthy and delectable dishes such as these: - Sicilian-Style Strata - Seared Sea Scallops with Spinach and Toasted Pistachios - Portuguese Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes - Cioppino with Cod, Mussels & Shrimp - Almond-Crusted Chicken with Romesco Sauce - Mediterranean Pizza - Figs with Balsamic Vinegar, Mascarpone, and Walnuts Doing things in moderation is a wise approach in everything we do in life. A balanced and healthy diet should accommodate most foods and drinks, and this can be accomplished if the diet is based on the fundamentals of moderation and wise choices. Savoring a grilled steak with a glass of red wine and topping it with a small piece of cake are important aspects of being human. But as always, moderation is the key.

Take a look in the mirror. Are you happy with what you see? Or are you a part of the nutritional statistic that estimates that 68.8 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. Sadly, 16 percent of our children under age 19 are considered overweight. Many kids today are destined for a lifetime of struggling with their weight and serious health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. There's a lot of national debate about how so many of us got this way, but most experts agree we're sitting at our desks or on the couch too much and not moving our bodies enough. And yes, there is just too much good food (and bad food) everywhere, including on our dinner plates. This serious public health issue continues to build, and it is estimated that 73 percent of American adults will be overweight or obese. We are long overdue in reversing this trend So let me congratulate you on taking the first step in managing your weight with the purchase of this cookbook. I hope that this collection of recipes will help you make smart food choices every day. These low-carb recipes - from the Mediterranean Beef Kabobs to the Crab Chowder - taste really good, and I have trimmed fat and calories to make each recipe better for you and your family. The benefits of smart eating and maintaining a healthy weight are tremendous - including that feel-good feeling every time you look in the mirror.

Quinoa is a highly nutritious food from South America that was once considered "the gold of the Incas." The Incas of South America considered quinoa sacred and used it in their rituals. They referred to it as 'chisaya mama' or mother of all grains, with the Inca emperor sowing the first seeds of the season using 'golden implements'. Quinoa is higher in amino acids and protein and can be easily substituted for almost any grain, as it is gluten free. Rich in proteins, iron, calcium, potassium, and copper, quinoa has been scientifically proven to help prevent type 2 diabetes, childhood asthma, heart diseases, gallstones and migraines. This book will provide you with some fundamentals about quinoa, including: 1) a brief overview of the history of quinoa and the Inca civilization; 2) why quinoa is considered a superfood; 3) the various types of quinoa; 4) how to buy and store bulk quinoa; 5) how to grow quinoa; 6) how to make homemade quinoa flour; and 7) how to properly cook quinoa. You will also get 50 delicious and mouthwatering recipes that will highlight the remarkable versatility of quinoa. With these recipes, you will be able to make breakfast, salads, soups, main course meals, and even desserts. So isn't it time that you discover the amazing health benefits of quinoa?

Fuel your morning without damaging your waistline Get ready to blend it up with 85 mouthwatering recipes, all under 300 calories. These quick and filling smoothies are sure to please any palate. All of these smoothies are made with fresh fruits or vegetables, low-fat yogurt and 100 percent juice and supply you with vital nutrients. Having difficulty eating the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for good health? Then these smoothies will help you by blending many different varieties of fresh produce together in one glass. Most of these smoothies contain two or three servings of fresh fruits or vegetables, which can help you meet your daily requirements. And with some unique combinations that you may not have considered, you will also find yourself eating a larger variety of fruits and vegetables. The smoothie recipes in this book are divided into the following categories: Morning Meals: Start your day off right by tossing together some better-for-you smoothies. Superfruit Smoothies: Boost you overall health by adding nutrient-dense superfruits to blended beverages. Vegetable Smoothies: An easy way to add more vegetables to your diet. Toss them with fruits and other tasty foods. Healthy Smoothies: You can still satisfy your sweet tooth with these sensational sippers. Everyday Ingredient Smoothies: Use ingredients you already have in the fridge to create these quick and filling recipes. Dessert Smoothies: Simple smoothies transformed into desserts. Use the same base to turn frozen drinks to popsicles. With a great selection of healthy and delicious smoothies, you will find yourself giving your body all the nutrients it needs

The Bill Fisher Story relates the life of an average working man and how, at the age of 72, he started investing in a three pronged strategy, and was able to accumulate a net worth of 1 million dollars in 18 years. The book is an inspirational guide for Baby Boomers, who experienced the great recession of 2008-1010, and lost as much as 50 percent of their net worth in the real estate and financial crash. The book has an easy to follow plan for Baby Boomers to control their own retirement destiny by following Bill Fisher's philosophy.