So what can i eat?! : how to make sense of the new dietary guidelines for americans and make them your own

A blueprint for developing a nutritious, balanced eating plan for life Every day, readers are presented with conflicting information about food, nutrition, and how to eat properly. Now, Elisa Zied, a highly visible spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, clarifies the new U. . Dietary Guidelines and provides a clear plan for developing a nutritious, balanced, and sustainable eating-plan for life-whether the goal is to lose weight, have more energy, or manage or prevent diet-related conditions. The book's helpful menu plans and many delicious recipes will allow readers to enjoy eating without feeling deprived. Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN (New York, NY), is a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Ruth Winter, MS (Short Hills, NJ), is an award-winning science writer.

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part 1: So What Are the Guidelines and How Can You Fit Them into Your Life? 1. Sitting Down to Dinner with Uncle Sam. 2. How to Make the Guidelines Your Own in 7 Steps. 3. All Foods Can Fit. 4. Moving toward a Healthier Weight. 5. Picks and Pitfalls of the Market. 6. Dining Out without Giving In 98 Part 2: What You Can Eat: Easy Menus and Mouth-Watering Recipes. 7. Your Meal Plan. 8. Recipes. Appendix A: Master Food Lists. Appendix B: Determining Your Calorie Needs. Resources. References. Index.