Pippa Cuthbert - Big Book of Family Meals: 130 Inspiring Recipes from Around the World

Big Book of
Family Meals First published in 2009 by
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New Zealand 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Text copyright 2008, 2009 Wendy Sweetser; 2007, 2009 Katie Rogers; 2007, 2009 Pat Chapman; 2006, 2009 Kathryn Hawkins; 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 Pippa Cuthbert and Lindsay Cameron-Wilson; 2008, 2009 Fiona Hamilton-Fairley; 2007, 2009 Abigail Brown and Melissa Webb; 2007, 2009 New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. Photographs copyright 2009 New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd Copyright 2009 New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers and copyright holders. eISBN 978 1 60765 185 7 Editor: Amy Corstorphine Design: NHA and Vanessa Green Production: Laurence Poos Editorial Direction: Rosemary Wilkinson Reproduction by Pica Digital Pte Ltd, Singapore Printed and bound in Malaysia by Times Offset (M) Sdn Bhd. Publishers note The information given in this book is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. The publisher and authors do not represent or warrant that the use of recipes or other information contained in this book will necessarily aid in the prevention or treatment of any disease, and specifically disclaim any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.

Readers must assume sole responsibility for any diet, lifestyle and/or treatment programme that they choose to follow. If you have questions regarding the impact of diet and health, you should speak to a healthcare professional. The publishers have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this book was correct at the time of going to press, but medical and nutritional knowledge are constantly evolving. The authors and publisher cannot be held liable or responsible for any form of misuse of any herb, herbal preparation or so-called herbal remedy. You should check with a qualified medical practitioner that the product is suitable for you.

130 inspiring recipes for the whole family A well-balanced diet will give your child the best possible start in life and keep your whole family healthy.

Those who eat a healthy, varied diet are more likely to be full of energy, suffer fewer illnesses and children will be more attentive at school. Children grow rapidly between the ages of five and 12, gaining an average of 57.5 cm (23 in) in height each year. To support this rapid growth and development, they need a good supply of nutrients, especially protein, calcium and iron. Its not just the body that needs good nourishment, though. Many nutrients, especially the B vitamins and iron, are important for concentration and learning at work or school, and our brains needs a constant supply of glucose and oxygen. Teenagers have higher nutritional needs than any other group, yet often have the poorest diet, choosing the easy option of processed and fast foods.

Encouraging good food habits from an early age could have a significant effect on health throughout adolescence and throughout life, and could help protect against problems such as osteoporosis, heart disease and some cancers. The recipes in this book are about striking a balance between healthy eating and food that the whole family will enjoy. Eating well shouldnt mean boring meals or denying favourite foods, but rather providing a diet that is healthy and varied, as well as delicious. So much has been written in the past decade about what we shouldnt eat that most of us are well aware that too many sugary, fatty, or over-processed foods should be avoided. But healthy eating is not about deprivation; the secret lies in serving more foods that will promote wellbeing and that everyone will enjoy.