The Theory of the Sweet Science
The Theory of the Sweet Science
If you're like me, you might suspect, based on the title of this book, that it's about the basics of cooking. Thus, if you know your way around the kitchen, then surely it's a book that is below you. But this book delivers the goods.
I considered myself capable in the kitchen before reading this book, but after using it for 6 months, I've expanded my cooking repertoire. I'm sure anyone acquiring this book will do the same.
Yes, it covers the basics by revisiting the fundamentals of how to add flavour and nutritional value to the food you eat. The book wasn’t developed purposely for athletes but it still serves this market quite well.
There are some tasty pasta dishes that can be whipped up fast and fairly adequate sections dedicated to mince, soups, fish, pasta, chicken and more. The astute reader will know these food types are excellent sources of protein and complex carbohydrates. Just the thing to fuel working muscles and aid recovery after training sessions. For a sample of some of the recipes contained within this book take a look at the Ministry of Food.
For athletes wanting to gain muscle mass but finding it difficult, often the problem lies in simply not eating enough protein and/or calories. This can be a direct result of not knowing how to cook and select foods containing enough nutrition to reach a particular goal. This book will aid in solving such problems, at the same time, giving a good variety of meals to choose from and the techniques to put it all together.
Jamie Oliver has obviously researched his market well, he knows what tastes good, he knows how to add heaps of flavour and he certainly knows a thing or two about good healthful eating. He's put it all in this book.
You should be able to purchase this book in any book shop, however, failing that you can grab a copy of Jamie's Ministry of Food
