The Food-Ways Easy Guide to a Healthier You

Did you know that healthful eating begins even before you take your first bite? Before you even check out at the grocery counter? There are more dangerous toxic chemicals and more hidden synthetic elements in our food today than ever before. Yet most people are unaware of these hidden dangers and don't know that what they think is healthful and good for them may in fact be just the opposite. Sherry Plum, popular story and food blogger, world-traveler, certified health coach, foodie and home chef extraordinaire brings simple but invaluable information to her readers in her newest book, The Food-Ways Easy Guide to a Healthier You, as she shows you how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from the hidden ills of food, beginning with 10 easy steps. This book condenses years of research into easy-to-understand language that removes the confusion and provides great, straightforward information on how to navigate through today's food maze with confidence. You will learn: - the easiest way to avoid the most harmful ingredients and toxins without eliminating the foods you love; - how to make healthier choices when shopping, cooking and eating; -the most toxic produce and the cleanest; -how to substitute healthful ingredients for unhealthful ones; -how to read food labels; -why just 'any oil' won't do and how to determine which is health-building versus health-destroying; -the reality of organic versus conventional; -how to continue enjoying your favorite dishes, but in a healthful way without compromising flavor; -and much, much more, all presented in a fun, easy-to-digest way. No more confusing rules to leave you in the dark! Food is life. The same basic food can be prepared and eaten in an unhealthful way, or it can be turned into something incredibly delicious and wholesome! This book can help you become a better chef and healthier eater, with a much improved lifestyle for you and your family. The choice is yours. This book will help you make it!