{"product_id":"the-mamma-mia-diet-isbn-9781578267323","title":"The Mamma Mia! Diet","description":"\u003cb\u003eEat pasta, enjoy wine, \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e lose weight—this unique diet plan unites the health benefits of a Mediterranean-style program with Italian flair and flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a meal plan—it’s a complete lifestyle guide. Based on an improved version of the classic Mediterranean diet, it provides you with modernized versions of healthy Italian dishes to help you lose weight while still feeling full and satisfied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch continues to show that eating Mediterranean is an effective way to lose weight, manage diabetes and cardiovascular health, and increase longevity. Based on the cooking and eating style of Italy, the \u003ci\u003eMamma Mia! \u003c\/i\u003eplan features olive oil, fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish and poultry, whole grains and, yes—wine!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDoctor Recommended:\u003c\/b\u003e Based on the time-tested Mediterranean diet, combined with a modern twist, \u003ci\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis grounded in traditional and science. It gives you everything you need to make lasting lifestyle choices leading to better health, higher energy levels, and increased longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEnjoy What You Eat:\u003c\/b\u003e Each meal is specifically crafted with three guiding principles in mind: achieving maximum nutritious value, maintaining the authentic taste of real Italian cuisine, and providing satisfying, filling portions that will leave you feeling energized all day long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEasy to Follow:\u003c\/b\u003e Every meal featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet\u003c\/i\u003e can be made quickly and easily using commonly found foods—requiring no special skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePacked with nutritious, flavorful Italian recipes and expert advice, \u003ci\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet \u003c\/i\u003eis a healthy weight loss diet everyone can enjoy!\"...a less restrictive approach to dieting.\" —\u003cb\u003eMichele Sculati, MD, PhD \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003e...has   reinvented great authentic Italian cuisine.” —\u003cb\u003eSheila Johnson,\u003c\/b\u003e co-founder of BET and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...written in a friendly,  understandable way that brings common sense  to the science of losing  weight. The reader learns not just what to do  to gain the benefits of  the MMD, but why, and that makes all the  difference.\" \u003cb\u003e—TwoClassyChics.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More variety than any other diet; Fundamental nutrition grounded in tradition and science; Incredible dishes packed with nutrition and authentic Italian flavor; A diet that nourishes both the individual and the family—all in one.\" —\u003cb\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"After a week and a half my husband lost 6  pounds and I lost 2 pounds...we both had more energy and neither  of us felt hungry or deprived.\" —\u003cb\u003eBeth Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...helped me lose weight and feel more energetic!  After just four weeks I lost 8 pounds and feel better. \" —\u003cb\u003eMarcia Ridenour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet\u003c\/i\u003e made me feel energetic and lighter in just a few days, still allowing me to eat all of my favorite foods. The recipes are delicious and easy to make, and the tips are useful to figure out your best choices when you dine out or travel. It’s a diet that I know I can turn into a lifestyle for me and for my whole family.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eFrancesca Rinonapoli\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Works without feeling like any kind of traditional diet plan. It's not about starvation or taboo foods. Drink that glass of great wine; enjoy the best made pasta.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePatti Herman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet\u003c\/i\u003e combined with a mild exercise program have allowed my body to shed over five pounds in less than three weeks! This is a lifestyle program that I can adapt whether at home or eating out. “\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMarilynn Badzik\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “I trimmed up and still have more energy than ever. Definitely a must-read for anyone looking for a fresh take on the Mediterranean diet.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eYahaira Serrano, DMD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “I have been following \u003ci\u003eThe Mamma Mia! Diet \u003c\/i\u003efor a few weeks and I've already lost 7 pounds! I am starting to feel more energetic than I have in years. “\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJulia Young\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “I feel more energetic and thankful for the loss of a few pounds! “\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWilliam Philips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaola Lovisetti Scamihorn\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian pharmacist, researcher  and food writer with particular attention to healthy eating. Cooking,  eating healthy food and staying active have always been her life-long  passion and way of life. She has a cooking blog \"Passion and Cooking\"  and contributes to several international magazines. She has previously  published in Italy \u003ci\u003eLove is Eating\u003c\/i\u003e, focusing on Italian culinary culture.  \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaola Palestini\u003c\/b\u003e is a biochemistry professor at the Medical School  of the University Milano-Bicocca, Italy.  She is the coordinator of the  Masters in Nutrition and Applied Dietetic programs in addition to  teaching in many degree courses including medicine, physiotherapy,  nursing, nutrition, and neurology. Recently, Paola has been actively  involved in the promotion of the principles of a healthy diet through  conferences and in collaboration with several  magazines. She is the  author of seventy-six scientific articles published in international  journals.Nowadays, we are exposed to any number of diets, each invented by a so-called nutrition guru, each promising easy weight loss in no time at all. Just a few simple changes, they claim, will get us into perfect shape, toned and in good health. The one thing these diets have in common (besides unsustainable results) is that they are monotonous, unrewarding, and even unhealthy, due to being incomplete or difficult to follow. That’s why it’s always smarter and better in the long run to adopt a healthy lifestyle rather than some crash-course diet. Simple, sustainable changes to one’s diet—changes that are relatively easy to follow, beneficial, and can be easily implemented into your way of life—are the key to improved health and well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what changes should you be making?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies have consistently shown that Italians are some of the longest-living people in the world. Just this year, in the northern area of Piedmont, the oldest living person in the world and the last survivor of the 19th century passed away at the age of 117. And she is no fluke; her sisters lived to be 100 and 102 themselves! In southern Italy, there are several villages that are called “villages of eternal youth” because of the high numbers of active 100+ year-olds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe secret to this reproducible longevity lies in their healthy lifestyle: the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean Diet, classified by Ancel Keys and part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, consists of a series of foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, wine, fish, and small amounts of meat—preferably white meats) that should be a normal part of nutrition, along with regular physical activity. Consequently, the Mediterranean Diet is not a collection of recipes; it shouldn’t be confused with the concept of Italian cooking. It \u003ci\u003edoes\u003c\/i\u003e, however, emphasize important human values such as hospitality, neighborliness, intercultural dialogue, and respect for diversity—values which are often expressed in pictures of Italian families enjoying a lively conversation over a plate of pasta and a glass of wine. Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that the Mediterranean Diet is associated with a lower incidence of mortality from all causes, and it is also related to a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, what is it that makes the Mamma Mia Diet, itself based on the diets of rural areas of the Mediterranean, possibly be \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e diet of the \u003ci\u003e21st\u003c\/i\u003e century?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mamma Mia Diet (MMD) reflects the changes in the world since the turn of the century. Many people live by themselves and don’t really have the time for cooking like our mothers and grandmothers did. The MMD is truly special because is based on the \u003ci\u003eprinciples \u003c\/i\u003eof the Mediterranean diet, using simple recipes with a modern twist to illustrate how the Mediterranean Diet can reflect a 21st century lifestyle—one where people are have less time to cook, are pressed for time and under a lot of stress, are exposed to more processed food, and do less manual work. We’ve updated our recipes and cooking techniques to reflect the most recent, scientifically supported nutritional discoveries to make it easy, fast, and modern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key words are: \u003cb\u003eQUALITY, QUANTITY, SYNERGY\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMODERATION\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe want people to start thinking differently about food. Food isn’t just something that feeds, fuels, and nourishes us; it can be used as medicine for the body, mind, and soul. The Romans said it best long ago: “\u003ci\u003eMens sana in corpore sano.\u003c\/i\u003e” “Healthy mind in healthy body.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Excerpt from the Introduction of\u003ci\u003e The Mamma Mia! Diet\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300327510245,"sku":"NP9781578267323","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578267323.jpg?v=1767740390","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-mamma-mia-diet-isbn-9781578267323","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}