A practical, time-saving guide to healthy eating at home, drawn from a trusted Red Cross text.
This edition offers clear, kitchen-tested guidance on planning, preparing, and serving meals for the whole family, with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and sensible nutrition.
The book presents a straightforward approach to food and nutrition. It explains what makes up a healthy diet, how to keep food safe, and how to apply basic cooking methods to everyday meals. You’ll find practical discussions on hygiene, nutrients, digestion, and how to adapt meals for infants, schoolchildren, and those who are sick or recovering.
- Learn core food-hygiene practices that help prevent disease and keep every meal safe.
- Discover fundamentals of nutrition, including the roles of water, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Explore practical menu planning, kitchen techniques, and simple, reliable recipes for home cooking.
- See guidance on feeding infants, children, and people who need special diets, with step-by-step preparation tips.
Ideal for readers seeking dependable, everyday nutrition guidance that’s easy to apply in the home.