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Book Description
Tantalizing, healthful, and low-fat, Global Vegetarian Cooking is a bountiful collection of easily prepared, international dishes to inspire any cook-from beginner to accomplished chef. A helpful vegetarian nutrition guide, food glossary, vegetarian meal planning tips, pantry list, and regional and ingredients indexes further enhance this easy and inviting collection.

What is inside the book?

It includes a vegetarian nutrition guide, a food glossary, vegetarian meal planning tips, a pantry list, and regional and ingredient indexes.

Who is the author?

The title credits Troth Wells as the author.

Is it suitable for beginners?

The book description says the book aims to inspire “any cook—from beginner to accomplished chef”.

What kind of book is Global Vegetarian Cooking?

The description calls it a collection of easily prepared international dishes that are healthful and low-fat.

Summary based on the book description on Amazon.

What does a balanced global menu look like?

International dishes can be low in fat and rich in vegetables, and recipes from many countries offer a route to variety. For a daily target, the WHO fact sheet on healthy diet recommends at least 400 grams of fruit and vegetables and 25 grams of fibre.

A balanced plate usually includes a whole grain or starchy root, legumes or another protein, and plenty of vegetables. The Harvard T.H. Chan School Healthy Eating Plate suggests half the plate vegetables and fruits, a quarter whole grains and a quarter protein.

A helpful vegetarian nutrition section should cover the nutrients you might miss. The MedlinePlus vegetarian diet page lists vitamin B12, zinc, iron and calcium, with food sources for each.

Beginners and skilled cooks alike benefit from picking one cuisine a month, buying its key spices and cooking three or four dishes. Many dishes taste better the next day, and storage matters: refrigerate leftovers within two hours. A well-stocked pantry makes it easier to cook from different traditions without a long shop.

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Book: Global Vegetarian Cooking by Troth Wells
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