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When food is considered spiritual sustenance rather than an emotional filler, everyday meals can become acts of prayer, service, and awakening according to author Donald Altman. This way of thinking can also free those who embrace it from the rigors of yo-yo dieting and destructive eating habits. "Spiritual eating does not mean attempting to control food or count calories," he explains. "It's really about complete freedom to choose what is best for you at the physical, mental and spiritual levels." Helping readers maintain this deeper relationship with food is Altman's primary mission. Drawing upon world religions and spiritual traditions, Altman explores how Hindus use food to break longstanding habits and how Buddhists practice compassion and moderation with their approach to eating. In another chapter, Altman shows how the Japanese tea ceremony unlocks the secrets of giving and receiving, and how the traditional monk's diet seasons any meal with spiritual blessings. Laden with sound advice, the book's numerous, easy-to-follow recipes help readers create true soul food. --Gail Hudson
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