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The Mediterranean Prescription: Meal Plans and Recipes to Help You Stay Slim and Healthy for the Rest of Your Life [Hardcover]

Angelo Acquista , Laurie Anne Vandermolen
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April 11, 2006
The eating style proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

LOSE WEIGHT, STAY FIT, AND FEEL GREAT WHILE EATING SOME OF THE MOST DELICIOUS AND HEALTHIEST FOOD ON EARTH.

Renowned for its dazzling beauty and delectable cuisine, the Mediterranean island of Sicily has historically one of the healthiest diets in the world. Recent studies show that this eating style can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and depression, and that it can even increase fertility rates! Now all the succulent flavors and myriad benefits of Sicilian cooking are yours to savor in the very first weight-loss program that will not only help you effortlessly shed unwanted pounds but will become a prescription for a lifetime of nourishing, palate-pleasing fare.

Created by respected physician Dr. Angelo Acquista, who has successful counseled his patients on weight management for years, The Mediterranean Prescription starts with a two-week weight-loss stage that includes simple, delectable recipes to help you lose eight to ten pounds right away. Still convinced that all diets leave you feeling deprived? Imagine eating Baked Zucchini with Eggplant and Tomatoes, Sweet-and-Sour Red Snapper, Chicken Cacciatore, Pasta Fagioli, and Baked Onions. Dr. Acquista culled his Sicilian mother’s recipe box for the most mouthwatering recipes–plus he includes meals from famous chefs at top Italian restaurants, such as Cipriani and Serafina. If you follow these lifestyle-changing suggestions, you will enjoy

• long-term success: Eat the foods you love and enjoy–bread, pasta, and all your favorite Italian dishes–while adopting healthier eating habits.
• no more addictions: A two-week “tough love” stage helps you kick the habit of sugar, junk food, and preservatives.
• zero deprivation: The Sicilian way of cooking and combining foods means less snacking in between meals, and less temptation to fill up on desserts.
• family-friendly recipes: Children will love and benefit from the dishes as well, so you can share the good eating and the good health.

Plus you’ll find vital information on how being overweight affects each part of your body, including the skin, brain, heart, liver, joints, back, and breasts.

Most people don’t realize that many of their health problems derive from unhealthful weight. Discover the Sicilian secret to a happy life. Capture a pleasurable way of eating that will bring all the blessings and bounty of the Mediterranean to your table, to your life, and to your health!

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Dr. Angel Acquista, physician and chef.

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Advance praise for The Mediterranean Prescription

“We have a saying, ‘He who enjoys good health is rich.’ If that’s the case, my dear friend Angelo is a very wealthy man. If you follow his delicious recipes and nutritional expertise, you, too, will be rich–body and soul.”
–Giuseppe Cipriani

“The Mediterranean Prescription is the ideal weight loss plan–you lose weight and keep your heart healthy without even realizing it. Since you always feel like you are eating gourmet meals, you will be able to stick to it for life and keep the weight off permanently.”
–Lyssie Lakatos, RD, LD, CDN, CPT, and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, LD, CDN, CPT, The Nutrition Twins, authors of Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever

“I have enjoyed Angelo’s delicious meals, and I’ve cooked beside him as well. His supreme knowledge of food will make you feel like he’s right in your kitchen with you, too!”
–Ivana Trump

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (April 11, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345479246
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345479242
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Great book, not like a diet, but this book will help you lose weight and stay healthy for life. Penny A. Patterson  |  47 reviewers made a similar statement
I have been making some of the recipes and find them very delicious and easy to prepare. Nadine Bradbury  |  36 reviewers made a similar statement
Go out and get this very important book if you want to feel better and look great. Richard Reese  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
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265 of 273 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Diet - Great Recipes!! March 31, 2007
Format:Hardcover
My husband and I have done them all -- Atkins, South Beach, etc. but this one by far is the best diet. What's not to like - you're eating very very healthy!!!! The recipes in this book are great! There was not one recipe that we did not like. My husband, who hates to each fish, now eats it at least 3 to 4 times a week. He's lost 10 pounds and feels great. There is a two week beginner diet plan and then the maintenance plan which a lot of the other books did not have. I recommend this diet and most specifically this book to EVERYONE who wants a good healthy diet.
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181 of 185 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile for the health advice AND the recipes October 17, 2007
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book because I wanted to try out a healthier eating style - I wasn't too much for salads and vegetables or fish before.... but the text of the book is well written and very convincing, the recipes are very good and easy enough to make - and to experiment with altering them - and best of all, I feel satisfied when I eat, I've lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks (1/4 of my goal) and no more digestive upsets. My sister just had her gallbladder out for the same symptoms I had just started having and they went away completely. I can't recommend it enough! I bought two other books but this was my favorite for the text part and recipes.
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158 of 168 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very simple approach August 13, 2006
Format:Hardcover
I've been on just about every diet known to womankind and have struggled with my weight since childhood. I got interested in Mediterranean cuisine after being stationed in Sicily for 2 years and Spain for 3 while in the US Navy.

What I love about this book is the program is so easy. There are menu suggestions, but you really don't need to follow these to the letter. Grocery shopping is so much easier because you can follow the plan with what is available.

Only thing is there are still questions - like what if you finish the two week initial stage and are not at goal yet, do you keep on doing the same thing or begin transitioning?

All in all, I'm happy with the program. Only wish I could contact the author with further questions.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful recipes!
My Dr. recommended this diet to help control my cholesterol,this book has so many great recipes,I've had no trouble following the diet.
Published 13 hours ago by Churchmouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow and it works.
This book works. I have been following the "plan" and have lost 14lbs in two weeks. The recipies are easy and great tasting.
Published 1 day ago by christine welsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book about the Mediterranean diet!
Really enjoyed the view of the Mediterranean diet from a physician and one of the Mediterranean heritage. Read more
Published 2 days ago by JD from KC
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
This book is GREAT so far!!! It is very in depth and an easy read!! It gives menu's and guidelines for rapid weight loss as well as maintenance and transition.
Published 2 days ago by Sandi Fason
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
If you are looking for healthy food information, this is your book. Do not hesitate to buy it, you'll be glad you did.
Published 6 days ago by Nelson E Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars It works for me!
Last year my cardiologist told me to lose weight and recommended the Mediterranean diet. I procrastinated until a month before my next appointment. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Mary Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars Need to commit
The book is as advertised. Looks to be a great way to lose weight. I just need to commit to start using it and quit with the excuses.
Published 14 days ago by L. Borden
5.0 out of 5 stars Great receipes
Awesome soup receipes. They are not only healthy, but taste delicious. I have not tried all the recipes but they delicious.
Published 15 days ago by 1frenchie
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and delicious recipes
The book is easy to work with. No special diet food to by. It teaches you simply to eat what is good for you and feel satisfied. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Jeanne Ireland
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for the best of the best
Is a good book, but have others that are easier to read with pictures too!

Thank you very much indeed.
Published 19 days ago by Cheryl Ciresa
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It seems that most of the people responding with comments have lots of time to cook. My wife and I both work full time and don't have a lot of time to cook, and/or are pretty tired at the end of the day. How can we, with limited time and energy, take advantage of the Mediterranean diet?
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