Fast Food That's Good for Your Health

The phrase “fast food” has come to mean tasteless fried meals from a drive-thru, but the truth is that food can be made quickly and still be both nourishing and delicious.

Hatherleigh Press has released a new edition within the Complete Book of Raw Food legacy: Raw Food Quick & Easy will hit bookstores August 25, 2009.

Raw Food Quick & Easy shortens the task of raw-food dining with straightforward, filling, and tasty recipes. Pairing creativity with simple ingredients, author and chef Mary Rydman cuts down on preparation time without sacrificing flavor and satisfaction. Rydman explains, “I do not like to spend hours and hours in the kitchen,” thus Raw Food Quick & Easy was born.

Raw Food Quick & Easy includes over 100 new raw food recipes that are accessible to novices and still interesting to experts, such as smoothies and other breakfast foods, seasonal salads, dressings, pates, soups, hearty creations, snacks, and desserts. Also included are easy ways to boost your nutrition intake; soaking, sprouting, and storing tips; helpful dehydrating ideas; raw kitchen tools suggestions; and a discussion of the common misconceptions of raw food.

Indeed, some of the most delicious and healthy meals can come right from the ground. Make your own “happy meal” this summer with Raw Food Quick & Easy.

About the author: Mary Rydman works as a nutrition and health consultant. A raw food enthusiast for over 20 years, Mary uses her personal experience from helping others find healthier ways of eating to compile her delicious raw food recipes.

Raw Food Quick & Easy
Over 100 Healthy Recipes
978-1-57826-306-6, $15.00 paperback
Hatherleigh Books, Distributed by Random House

Written by Mary Woodward