Table of Contents

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How—and Why—Did This Cookbook Come to Be?

Greetings from Mayo Clinic—and Best Wishes for Healthy Eating

12 Tips for Helping Children Eat Healthy

Small Practical Steps in the Right Direction

Are You Eating Well? A Quick Way to Measure

Tips for Healthier Eating for Stuck-in-Their-Ways Adults

Daily Calories for Maintaining Weight

Daily Serving Recommendations for Calorie Levels

Average Serving Sizes

Substituting Fresh Ingredients

The Pyramid Servings Diagram

Recipes

Main Dishes

Main Dishes—Salads

Main Dishes—Vegetables

Main Dishes—Whole Grains and Pastas

Main Dishes—Beef

Main Dishes—Pork

Main Dishes—Poultry

Main Dishes—Seafood

Salads

Vegetables

Whole Grains and Pastas

Soups

Breakfasts and Brunches

Breads

Desserts

Beverages

Appetizers and Snacks

Sauces, Seasonings, and Dressings

Three Hints

Equivalent Measurements

Kitchen Tools and Equipment You May Have Overlooked

About Mayo Clinic

About the Author