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Eating Well When You Just Can't Eat the Way You Used To Cookbook

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if you know you have to change the way you eat to feel at your peak for the second half of life, look no further, this book takes you along this new path with a sense of adventure and practicality. the author understands the conflicts of time crunch with the desire to take care of ourselves . Her years as a caterer bring both elegance and ease to every aspect of shopping preparing and cooking she shares her tips and techniques that make cooking fit into our lives and she encourages eating and entertaining as a social connection with family and friends that is an absolute boon. Itkeeps me from buying into the idea that there is no reason not to survive on take out and prepared foods, she is interested in food as a way of flourishing.That really appeals to me.

Jane Wilson of New York's "The Party Box" caterers offers and unusual and entertaining treatise on the problem of enjoying food when you've reached the age when you "just can't eat the way you used to."

Wilson says older midlifers (over 50) should take full advantage of their unique ability to free themselves from living (and eating) by the clock. She recommends eating smaller meals more often and offers a 2 breakfast plan for seniors: "begin the day with light exercise, break for fruit, at mid-morning eat a small breakfast."

The book contains 250 recipes especially adapted for the special needs of middle age. From Lemon-Zest Cauliflower Soup and Ruby Red Cranberry Borscht to Raspberry Aspic with Chopped Fresh Limes and Date Apricot Squares, recipes stress enjoying a low-fat and high-fiber diet in easy and delicious meals.

There's a weekly supermarket guide as well as tips for streamlined preparation and entertaining. The idea is to switch to lighter foods and enjoy more of them.

This book's unusual and delicious recipes from a number of cultures world-wide provide some rare and yummy culinary treats.