Well Fed: Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
The concept of the grain free, sugar free, legume free, dairy free diet isn't new. They gave this diet a new name, a shiny appearance, and some vamped-up marketing. Now it's the latest fad. However, this diet has been used since at least the 18th century to specifically treat digestive issues such as Chron's, IBS, Celiac's and others. (During that time it was widely believed these problems were the cause of psychological problems and not real physical endangerment.) The creators of the paleo diet picked their diet up from books like "The Vicious Cycle" and books that were free of all these things, but had a name the general public thought was gross or embarrassing and unattractive so they wouldnt pick it up. The name paleo cleverly diminishes these problems and makes it sound like a fun diet for anyone. Which is how they market it now instead of only to the sick. Soon others caught onto this rising fad and developed cookbooks to satisfy the public's new appetite and health craze. Well done Melissa Joulwan for catching on ;)The forward shows that she is relatable to most Americans. She began this diet because she was fat and unhealthy and wanted a change--her words not mine. She promises easy and quick recipes that even the most lazy will do. She promises to show us how to eat healthy in a way that'll taste good and also not be boring. This is exactly what the health crazed faddists of America wants!Again, well done Melissa Joulwan ;)Her "No" list is pretty perfect and almost the same to mine. (mine includes eggs and some other things because they don't personally agree with me.)Most people fall for soy, cooking oils, and quinoa-- but Melissa is smarter than most. They fall for white potatoes and drink and use alcohol in meals--not this woman. She tells you straight that it's a bad idea. And she's right!I appreciate how she paid attention to the omega 6 and omega 3 ratios which is too often overlooked. I am glad she stresses the importance of an organic diet. She doesn't however warn that some powders and seasonings have disgusting and dangerous additives and that it's vital to also pay attention to the sources from where you buy these, even if it seems trivial. I love the adorable game she introduces to help us have fun cooking and to use our imagination to make these recipes our own. I love her personality. She's creative, cute, imaginative, and I love how she loves food! She gives wonderful advice about how to prepare the meals once a week instead of before each meal. I love the ingenious protein calculation and the weekly cook up calculation...thanks Mel! I love the list of pounds of veggies and meat she gets-- it is SO HELPFUL. The formats of the recipes are FREAKING AMAZING. The pictures help so much. I love that it includes all types of foods (American, Mexican, Mediterranean, Arabic, you name it.) The book is perfectly oganized and easy to use. Did I mention how incredibly relatable she is?It's no surprise this book has become so popular among the health conscious. Five stars for Mel! The book completes the objectives it had promised :) I got this from my reddit Secret Santa for Arbitrary Day on the Kindle.So, I have to try cooking more of what's in here.Important: this book is not preachy. I have a major problem with the faux science and the cult devotion and trendiness of Paleo/primal/whatever and I think she does a very good job being level-headed.The really valuable part of the book (which makes me want to have the hardcover) is the reference and guide in the beginning where she talks about how she shops and plans and when she does the cooking and how she stores all the stuff. She breaks down the rough amounts of fresh produce you'll be buying and is realistic about the notion that acquiring it, storing it, and preparing it will take organization and planning.
What do You think about Well Fed: Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat (2011)?
Lidt en skuffelse. Forventede lidt mere af det annoncerede weekly cookup.
—geraldinelky
No breakfast or "dessert" recipes. Good practical everyday meals.
—sweetpie1012
