Dr. Joseph Esposito, known as "Dr. Joe" to his colleagues, patients and friends, has been called one of the most dynamic and authoritative international nutritional experts of our time. Because of his knowledge, expertise and legendary sense of humor, is a highly sought after lecturer by corporations, educational institutions, trade shows, conferences, professional and civic organizations and international sports events. He is also a nationally recognized radio and television nutritional consultant and a pioneer in the field of nutrition, health and longevity. His leading edge research in the field of food and how it affects all aspects of health and disease has helped thousands of people. He now shares his knowledge with you. His philosophy is to show you how to lead a happier, healthier and younger life by teaching you to prepare dishes you will be proud to serve to even the most finicky eaters among your friends and family.

The concept is simple - eliminate foods that rob your body of vital nutrients and replace them with high quality, fun and tasty foods. The ideas are easy to implement in anyone's life. Included in the book are what to eat when on the road, how to feed the kids and family, hidden poisons in many everyday meals and how to avoid them, stocking your pantry, less expensive alternatives to the "bad" foods that taste great and much, much, more.

This book is a must for the person just beginning to make the transition to better eating, as well as the seasoned expert looking for new ideas and recipes.

A resident of Marietta, Georgia, he is the president of Health Plus Wellness Center Center, a multi-disciplinary health care center specializing in preventive health care and life extension.

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What to Eat

Nutrition Recommendations

• Eat all the raw fruits and vegetables you wish - the more the better!
  
• If you are hungry between meals, try eating nuts and dried fruit, raisins or berries (be sure there is no sugar, preservatives or sulfites added).
  
• Beans, peas, seeds and nut butters (peanut, almond, sesame or cashew) are all good snacks. Be sure there is no hydrogenated oil in the butters.
  
• If you have a health problem, consult a physician who is trained in nutrition before you make any radical changes in your nutritional program.

Eat fruit and drink water (the more the better). Be sure to eat both. Use a variety of fruits. Try new fruits each week.

Suggestions, but not limited to:

• Vegetable salad, with lots of vegetables such as squash, peppers, carrots, snow peas, green beans, tomatoes, etc. (Try salsa or a healthy salad dressing). Spinach,
• carrots, broccoli, peas, corn.
  
• Fruit salad, with lots of fruit - try a mixture of fruit (naturally).
  
• Fruit shakes: Blend fruits together and enjoy a delightful drink!
  
• Homemade vegetable soup or stew.
  
• Breads or rolls - whole grain or corn: To compliment a salad or soup, or for sandwiches.
  
• Sandwiches (whole wheat or grain) with lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts and other vegetables.
  
• Stir - fry vegetables with brown rice.
  
• Organic almond, cashew, or rice milk.
  
• Apples and bananas with nut butter.
  
• Baked potato or baked sweet potato (try salsa or pasta sauce for a topping).
  
• Navy beans, collards or corn bread.
  
• Pasta (marinara or pesto only, no cheese), Brussel Ssprouts, whole-grain rolls.
  
• Beans with brown rice, spinach (steamed) or salad.

• Oriental Foods (Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean): Be sure to order with no MSG or Chicken Broth.
  
• If nothing on menu appeals to you, ask them to prepare a vegetarian meal.

Fresh vegetables (try new vegetables you haven't eaten before)!  Including artichokes, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chard, cucumbers, fresh vegetable juice, green beans, mushrooms, radishes, spinach and other greens, squash, tomatoes, avocado, most frozen vegetables).

Anything that grows from the ground!

Transitional Foods

• Fish
• Eggs
• Honey