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That's where Goldfinger's plan is genius: he offers a dieting solution in the Mediterranean diet, based on Italian, Greek, Provencal, and Spanish cuisines that's designed to pair with wine. The foods aren't just good for you, they're good too. Goldfinger channels the author of The French Paradox, Dr. Serge Renaud, who discovered how healthy the French are in spite of eating buttered croissants and foie gras. Why? Wine, of course.
The first sections talk about the health aspect of the diet: eating your food more slowly and savoring it with a glass of good wine; cooking the right kinds of foods, relying mostly on whole grains, plenty of fruits and veggies, and lean meats; and above all, eating and drinking in moderation.
Goldfinger's research is supplemented by 100 stomach-rumbling recipes by recipe developer Lynn Nicholson. Follow them, and you're guaranteed a jump-start to the diet.
One thing Goldfinger points out: "There's no such thing as a wine gut." True, and thank goodness for that.
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2-20-2009 @4:23PM Jodi said... I have a food blog and would LOVE to review this -- www.tastytouring.com.
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3-22-2009 @2:45AM Clyde said... How do I get a diet book reviewed?
Thanks,
Clyde
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5-20-2009 @5:41PM Todd29 said... Diets and diet aids do not help anyone. The only way to successfully lose weight and get the body that you want is by using the right information. This information can be found in the book Lose Weight Using Four Easy Steps which can be ordered through the website www.bbotw.com Everyone who has gotten a copy of this book is now healthier.
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