Achieving a healthy diet is a journey with twist, turns, crossroads, and side streets. Along the way there are bumps and potholes—challenging choices that only you can make. Maybe you have food allergies or intolerances, maybe you have concerns about how your diet affects the environment. A healthy diet: Think of it as a journey. Along the way you come across several forks, crossroads and side roads; it may be a bumpy, dirty road full of potholes, mud and rocks. These represent the challenging choices you have to make in your journey to a healthier and more sustainable nutritional pattern. Your motivation, dedication and persistence are the tarmac that make the road smooth, which will eventually lead you to achieving your goals of consuming healthier nutrition and having a healthier lifestyle. Culinary Concoctions can help you develop healthier eating habits, which can reduce your risk of developing diseases and improve your health and well-being. Your body is unique, with metabolism, energy levels, and preferences that may differ greatly from those of others. This nutritional guide helps you to discover what foods are good for you. With the recipes and guidance provided here, you can build a diet that is • nutritious, safe, and healthy; • protective and respectful for biodiversity and ecosystems; • culturally acceptable and accessible; and • economically fair and affordable. This nutritional guide presents practical advice on healthy eating and recipes designed to inspire you to maintain a nutritious, delicious diet.
