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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 (Primary Contributor), Laurie Anne Vandermolen (Collaborator)
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April 11, 2006
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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“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

About the Author

Angelo Acquista, M.D., received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan as an attending physician and clinical instructor. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and tropical diseases. He served as medical director for the New York City Office of Emergency Management and on Mayor Guiliani’s Task Force on Bioterrorism. He is the New York Times bestselling author of The Survival Guide: What to Do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency. He lives in New York City.

Laurie Anne Vandermolen received a B.A. from the University of Michigan and attended the Hunter College Graduate School of Biological Sciences. She has been a medical writer at academic medical institutions for over ten years. Her positions included a post at Rockefeller University, where she studied the behavior and metabolism of lean and obesity-prone rodents on various diets. She lives in New York City with her husband.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books (April 11, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345479246
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345479242
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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188 of 192 people found the following review helpful
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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139 of 142 people found the following review helpful
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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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127 of 131 people found the following review helpful
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
THE MEDITERRANEAN PERSCRIPTION MEAL PLANS&RECIPES
in reading this book,I found it very informative, and very easy and simple to follow .I tried some of the recipes qand found them to be very tasteful. Read more
Published 25 days ago by healthy 23
Great Recipe Meal Plans!
I just got back from a visit from the doctor's office and my test results showed high cholesterol. I was shocked and taken aback, and my doctor recommended the Mediterranean Diet. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Reese
It really works!
Excellent guidance on the Mediterranean philosophy, easy read, delicious meals, we substituted more affordable seafood options and the meals were still excellent, my spouse and I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicole Brigham
Success!
I discovered this book on Amazon last June when I was searching for a similar title. I read the reviews, bought it, read it, and adopted the recommended diet. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Barrera
Great recipes
I'm very enthusiastic about this eating plan and my ability to finally change to a healthy diet. I found the recipes I've tried so far to be easy to prepare and exceptionally good... Read more
Published 4 months ago by redwagonvt
not a bad book, just wish it had more recipes
book is not bad, although I was looking more for a recipe book. This has a lot of information about the mediterranean diet and why it is good for you. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Nicholson
Extremely pleased!l
Super fast shipping! Excellent condition and great price!!! This is a great guide for anyone wanting to learn about The Mediterranean Diet. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sharon Irene Browne
The Mediterranean Prescription
The book arrived on time and is exactly what I was expecting. It is a very healthy cookbook and requires only a few changes in purchases at the grocery store.
Published 5 months ago by Moonshine
good principles but impractical recipe plan
I ordered this book hoping that it would show me how to eat a healthy diet. The part of the book that outlined the components of a Mediterranean diet was very helpful: what types... Read more
Published 5 months ago by NJ reader
Great cookbook!
This has quickly become our favorite and go-to book for recipes. Every recipe we have tried has been wonderful. The prep times are accurate and not extensive. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nick
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