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The Complete Idiot's Guide to DASH Diet Cooking (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback)) by Rawlings, ND, Ph.D., Deirdre (2012) Paperback
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan is a dietary program that was developed by the National Institutes of Health and has been proven to be one of the most effective and healthy diet plans available today. The primary intention and benefit of the plan is to reduce the effects of hypertension; however, the plan has also proven to be an effective weight loss plan as well as a diabetes-friendly diet plan. In a 2011 study released by U.S. News and World Report , DASH was ranked as the number #1 overall diet plan among 20 of the most popular plans studied. It was also listed as the #1 diet plan for those suffering from diabetes.With over 160 recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide to DASH Diet Cooking takes a fresh approach compared to other books on the topic, most of which are loaded with general information on the DASH diet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to DASH Diet Cooking focuses instead on cooking the right way with DASH, and the reader will benefit from over 150 fantastic, DASH-compliant recipes. Readers will also benefit from structured meal plans that help keep them on track and the author's expert advice on supplementing the diet with exercise and other lifestyle changes to further enhance the benefits of DASH.
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About the author
Deirdre Rawlings
12 books17 followersDeirdre Rawlings is a Certified Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, Master Herbalist, Naturopathic doctor, Author, and a Certified Plant-Based Chef. Coaching, speaking, and writing through the foundation of Nutrition to help people reach Peak Performance & Optimum Health in a holistic way.
Deirdre is the author of 7 books, including two best-sellers: Foods That Fight Fibromyalgia and Fermented Foods for Health (Fairwinds Press). She writes and speaks publicly about health, nutrition, and the many ways food is truly your first and best medicine. She is a passionate leader in Championing / Coaching / Empowering people and an enthusiastic student of Health, Well Being, Fitness, and Fun.
Deirdre specializes in performance coaching producing breakthrough results, altering the quality of people's lives with the foundation being Nutrition and foods that support healing. She often draws from firsthand experience and globally sourced remedies across a wide spectrum of healing modalities.
Deirdre's coaching, speaking, and writing is about purpose, vision, educating and empowering people how to take charge of their own health and longevity using the healing powers of food, especially plants. Her goal is to help people find a way of eating that fits them, their schedule and their health needs. And while one size does not fit all, there are several key essential nutrients that are required by the human body on a daily basis for overall health and longevity, and Deirdre addresses these and outlines the foods that contain them.
Deirdre takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and this extends to one's thoughts about the food they are preparing through to the ritual of how the food is consumed and the gratitude shown. She supports the belief that nutrition is a conduit to reach your best and healthiest self.
A passion for cooking and eating good food, along with nature and the outdoors keeps Deirdre engaged in a number of activities such as swimming ,hiking, adventure, and traveling. She is a lifelong lover of animals and in her spare time fosters and rescues dogs and cats. Deirdre's interest in animals also extends to healing aspects and applying similar nutritional strategies as those she has developed to benefit humans.
Deirdre shares her knowledge via online programs, videos, and her blog with a dedicated following around the world. She has authored 6 books, including Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia (Fairwinds Press, Beat Sugar Addiction Now! Cookbook (co-authored with Jacob Teitelbaum, MD - Fairwinds Press, 2012), DASH Diet Cooking (Alpha books, 2012), and The 10-Day Sugar Cure Plan (Brainstorm Publications, 2013), and Chef Doc Dee's 3-Day Juice Cleansing & Detox.
Deirdre is the author of 7 books, including two best-sellers: Foods That Fight Fibromyalgia and Fermented Foods for Health (Fairwinds Press). She writes and speaks publicly about health, nutrition, and the many ways food is truly your first and best medicine. She is a passionate leader in Championing / Coaching / Empowering people and an enthusiastic student of Health, Well Being, Fitness, and Fun.
Deirdre specializes in performance coaching producing breakthrough results, altering the quality of people's lives with the foundation being Nutrition and foods that support healing. She often draws from firsthand experience and globally sourced remedies across a wide spectrum of healing modalities.
Deirdre's coaching, speaking, and writing is about purpose, vision, educating and empowering people how to take charge of their own health and longevity using the healing powers of food, especially plants. Her goal is to help people find a way of eating that fits them, their schedule and their health needs. And while one size does not fit all, there are several key essential nutrients that are required by the human body on a daily basis for overall health and longevity, and Deirdre addresses these and outlines the foods that contain them.
Deirdre takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and this extends to one's thoughts about the food they are preparing through to the ritual of how the food is consumed and the gratitude shown. She supports the belief that nutrition is a conduit to reach your best and healthiest self.
A passion for cooking and eating good food, along with nature and the outdoors keeps Deirdre engaged in a number of activities such as swimming ,hiking, adventure, and traveling. She is a lifelong lover of animals and in her spare time fosters and rescues dogs and cats. Deirdre's interest in animals also extends to healing aspects and applying similar nutritional strategies as those she has developed to benefit humans.
Deirdre shares her knowledge via online programs, videos, and her blog with a dedicated following around the world. She has authored 6 books, including Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia (Fairwinds Press, Beat Sugar Addiction Now! Cookbook (co-authored with Jacob Teitelbaum, MD - Fairwinds Press, 2012), DASH Diet Cooking (Alpha books, 2012), and The 10-Day Sugar Cure Plan (Brainstorm Publications, 2013), and Chef Doc Dee's 3-Day Juice Cleansing & Detox.
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August 31, 2017
This book has a lot of basic information about the DASH diet and overall lifestyle or way of eating. I found the recipes provided were pretty basic, but some of the ingredients demand that shopping is going to be expensive or require some planning. Personal pet peeve: no pictures.
The back of the book has some very good guides and additional information broken down into several appendixes.
The back of the book has some very good guides and additional information broken down into several appendixes.
September 10, 2016
Note to self: when reading a book that calls itself a complete idiot's guide, expect a lot of repetition. A LOT. In fact, there was so much repetition that I found myself tuning out and nodding off a little.
But once I got past that, I did find a lot of good information. There are many good recipes and suggestions on how to make important lifestyle changes for healthy eating.
I would have liked to have had a little more information on substitutions, though. Most of the recipes had at least one ingredient that, for one reason or another, won't work for me. Also, some of the ingredients seem to be available at specialty markets only.
But once I got past that, I did find a lot of good information. There are many good recipes and suggestions on how to make important lifestyle changes for healthy eating.
I would have liked to have had a little more information on substitutions, though. Most of the recipes had at least one ingredient that, for one reason or another, won't work for me. Also, some of the ingredients seem to be available at specialty markets only.
March 18, 2015
I was particularly interested in Rawlings' other two (FM) titles, but this is what the library had, so I went with it. Really, we all know the information contained, even if we don't know all the scientific names for the nutrients. I'm not looking to convert my entire dietary habits to the DASH method, even if that might be ideal. I did cull a handful of recipes to work into my routine. And despite the title, it never made me feel like a complete idiot.
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