Giada De Laurentiis

The author was late to the knowledge that if you don't eat healthy food, you're not going to be healthy. The first quarter of the book describes Giada's poor diet and how she physically felt by eating junk food, fat-laden comfort food, etc. Then she had her aha moment and changed her diet, learned how to prepare healthy food so that it is delicious and satisfying, and explained how this changed her life. I already have this knowledge but nonetheless read through her explanations of food, nutrition, shopping, and preparation. You never know if you'll learn something new. It wasn't until I read her recipes (with beautiful full-color photos) that I really began to enjoy the book. Not all the recipes were things I would make, but many of them were tempting. I liked that she had a lot of gluten-free options. But no nutrition facts (calories, carbs, protein, etc.) which surprised me since she was so conscientious about other healthy issues. This is Giada's personal journey to healthy eating, and the recipes often include a personal note of encouragement. This would be a great book for someone who wants to improve their food choices and eat healthily without sacrificing flavor.… (meer)