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    Happy Foods: Over 100 Mood-Boosting Recipes

    Happy Foods: Over 100 Mood-Boosting Recipes

    by Karen Wang Diggs


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      ISBN-13: 9781632280145
    • Publisher: Viva Editions
    • Publication date: 01/12/2016
    • Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
    • Format: eBook
    • Pages: 272
    • File size: 2 MB

    After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, Karen Wang Diggs got on a jet and flew off to Hong Kong where she worked as a chef for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and also helped to open two eateries. After obtaining her certification as a Nutrition Consultant in 2006 from Bauman College, Karen began merging her innate culinary skills with her knowledge of holistic nutrition to help people achieve optimal health through detoxification and weight loss workshops, therapeutic cooking classes, and private nutrition consultations. She lives in San Francisco.

    Table of Contents

    Recipes in This Book ix

    Foreword xiii

    Introduction xvi

    Chapter 1 You Feel What You Eat 1

    The Mighty Macros 1

    Powerful Proteins 2

    Fabulous Fats 7

    Curb Your Carbohydrates 11

    Sensational Seasonings-Herbs 14

    Sensational Seasonings-Spices 19

    Nutrients from Nature-Vitamins 23

    Nutrients from Nature-Minerals 26

    Chapter 2 Go From Empty to Energized 31

    Causes of Fatigue 31

    The Thyroid: Fragile Yet Powerful 32

    Adrenals: Tiny Powerhouses 37

    Snooze Solution 41

    Exercise Right 42

    Energy-Zapping Foods 42

    Why Food Allergies Suck You Dry 44

    Java Roulette 46

    Why Booze Is Bad 47

    Ways to Energize 50

    Five Energizing Breakfasts 51

    Pick-Me-Up Snack Ideas 54

    Five Energizing Lunches 57

    Five Relaxing Dinners 62

    Five Truly Super Superfoods That Boost Energy 67

    Chapter 3 Banish Bingeing, Welcome Satisfaction 73

    Causes of Binge Eating 73

    Six Culprits That Cause Bingeing 74

    Six Ways to End Bingeing 80

    More Tips to Banish Bingeing 100

    Chapter 4 Sweet Dreams and Serenity 105

    Why Sleep? 105

    Stages of Sleep 107

    No Snooze, You Lose 108

    Causes of Sleeplessness no

    Wireless Wrecks Your ZZZZs 114

    Poor Sleep and Sad Moods 115

    Eat Well to Sleep Well 117

    Steps to Serene Sleep 119

    Recipes for Restful Sleep 123

    Chapter 5 Say Goodbye to Sad 131

    Seven Causes of the Blues 132

    Six Ways to Overcome Sad Moods 139

    Recipes to Cheer Your Soul 147

    Chapter 6 Delights of Detox 161

    How the Body Detoxifies 163

    Detoxification vs. Fasting 166

    How to Detox Healthily 166

    Guidelines for a 21-Day Detox 167

    Additional Tips for Success 174

    Tips for Dining Out While on a Detox 174

    Favorite Detox Foods 176

    Recipes for a Revitalizing Detox 178

    How to Transition Off a Detox 188

    Chapter 7 Celebrate with Good Mood Foods 191

    Don't Party with Saboteurs 192

    Top 10 Party Foods to Ditch 193

    Understanding Additives 198

    Counting Calories 198

    How to Prepare Yourself before Attending a Party 199

    Remedy for the Next Day 201

    Party Right 202

    Decoration Ideas for Your Party Table 202

    Recipes for a Smashing Bash 205

    Chapter 8 Complete Kitchen Makeover 225

    Pantry Essentials 225

    Superfoods 233

    Best Oils for Cooking 234

    Eating with the Seasons 237

    Kitchen Rx 241

    Of Pots and Pans 242

    Basic Cookware 243

    Knives 244

    Other Kitchen Tools 245

    Storage: The Green Way to Keep Foods Fresh and Clean 245

    Our Most Precious Resource: Water 247

    What to Toss Out 249

    Truly Clean Cleaners 249

    Shopping Guide 250

    About the Author 252

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    Do you want to feel better about what you eat? Do you want to feel better all day long? Truly healthy food is not only better tasting, it is far less expensive and can change your mental outlook on life. Author Karen Wang Diggs has lived in Hong Kong, mainland China and the United States and brings a wealth of this food knowledge, village wisdom and secrets to healthy living from her travels as well as the hard science of nutrition. As a chef, nutritionist and cooking instructor, Diggs has helped hundreds overcome eating issues and arrive at a food lifestyle that has them smiling again. From dealing with diabetes to smart and safe approaches to weight-loss and even working with cancer patients to find foods that give them a new lease on life, Diggs' savvy, know-how and food smarts are all packed into the clean cuisine of Happy Foods.

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    "I was diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes and I have to say that Karen Diggs's nutritional guidance and healthful gluten-free recipes made all the difference for me. I am back on the road to feeling better than ever thanks to Karen and her Happy Foods." —a happy client, Randall Allen
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