Food, Faith, and Fasting: A Sacred Journey to Better Health

by Rita Madden

Overview

Orthodox Christians fast approximately half the days of the year. But in our food-obsessed society, how do we determine our approach to eating in general? Nutritional expert Rita Madden expands on her popular podcast to help us eat in a way that is healthful for both our bodies and our souls--in times of fasting, feasting, and the ordinary days in between. Includes recipes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936270484
Publisher:	Ancient Faith Publishing
Publication date:	03/30/2020
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Rita Madden, MPH, RDN, is the nutrition director for Mediterranean Wellness, a company that focuses on sensible weight loss/management and chronic disease prevention/management. She completed her graduate work in public-health nutrition at Loma Linda University. She has a podcast on the subject of food, health, and the Eastern Orthodox Faith on Ancient Faith Radio. She also conducts workshops on this subject matter around the country. To learn more about her workshops, please visit: https: //ritamaddennutrition.wordpress.com/ . Rita is devoted to helping people form a healthy relationship with food.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Focus of This Book » 9

Chapter one: Sacred Eating » 15

Chapter two: Nourishing Our Body to Care for Our Soul » 4

Chapter three: Eating Less for More Flavor » 71

Chapter four: The Blessing of Fasting » 95

Chapter five: The Joy of Exercising » 129

Chapter six: Buzz Like a Bee and—Be Stress-Free » 159

Conclusion: And Now, Let the Journey Begin » 209

Appendix 1: Suggested Resources » 211

Appendix 2: Recipes » 213