LEARN WHY ITALIAN FOOD HAS GOTTEN A BAD RAP

It seems recently that among health circles Italian food has gotten a bad rap. With the advent of Atkins many former Italian food fans have steered clear of the cuisine because of all the pasta that is used. However, this idea that pasta will make you fat is largely unfounded. A diet of Italian food, especially from the Mediterranean is actually very healthy and will keep you looking and feeling great as long as you know what Italian food to eat and how to prepare it.

Italian food varies greatly throughout Italy and pairing down Italian food to just the fifteen or so dishes that can be found at Italian food restaurants in the United States is very short sighted. There are many different regional cuisines in Italy that take their cues from surrounding countries and mix in a little local creativity in order to produce their own unique Italian food.

Italian food has a rich history. It draws on the influences of many different cultures and time periods. It is a great melting pot of different ideas all brought together by a distinctly Italian flavor that makes it Italian food, the most sought after cuisine in the world. The region of Trentino-Alto Adige is a great example of how history has affected and influenced Italian food.

In this book, you will be provided with specific information about various types of flavorful Italian food that is healthy but does not make you fat. You will find food from different regions in Italy such as Tuscany that has a treasure trove of its own very distinct style of cuisine. A MUST READ by all Italian food lovers.