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The Food & Mood
Cookbook
Owl Books, 2004
ISBN 0-0805-7338-B ($18.00, buy
now)
 Following
the publication of her groundbreaking book Food
& Mood, Elizabeth Somer was recognized as
one of the nation's leading experts on the link
between diet and feeling. Now, she applies her
insights into nutrition, weight control, memory,
and emotion to the kitchen in this practical guide
to eating well to think, feel, and be your best.
The Food & Mood Cookbook contains more than
200 delicious and easy recipes for meals, salads,
side dishes, breads, beverages, desserts, and
more. They are fast and easy to prepare, low in
fat and calories, and mouth-wateringly good. Even
better, they help you to sleep better, eliminate
cravings, have more energy, think more clearly,
and keep both mind and body healthy. The varied
dishes include: Thai Wraps; Cold Curried Chicken
Salad with Cranberries; Plum-Glazed Chicken on
Skewers; Cajun Shrimp and Corn Bisque; Linguini
with Fresh Tomatoes, Capers, and Lemon; Creamy,
Low-fat Fudge, and Lemon Bundt Cake with Raspberry
Filling.
The book also contains the
latest research on how what you eat affects how
you think and feel, as well as lots of 5-minute
Quick Fix recipes for all occasions, from breakfast,
lunch, and dinner to snacks, beverages, and desserts.
Each recipe is briefly introduced with information
about how these foods affect emotions and energy,
and the book is filled with helpful charts and
tips. The first cookbook devoted to the relationship
between food and mood, Somer's book is the perfect
kitchen companion for anyone interested in eating
to feel better. |
