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Weight Watchers Great Cooking Every Day: 250 Delicious Recipes Plus Techniques and Tips from The Culinary Institute of America (Weight Watchers)

Weight Watchers

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Learn to cook like a pro, from the pros!

Team up with Weight Watchers, the foremost authority on weight loss, and the chefs from The Culinary Institute of America, the country’s premier cooking school, to make flavorful, imaginative–and healthy–dishes with ease.

Learn how to be creative without being complicated when you sample the more than 250 enticing recipes collected here. Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Thai Beef Salad, Spicy Chicken-Peanut Dumplings, and Almost-Fudge Truffles–these and dozens of other delectable dishes are offered up by leading chefs intent on bringing out the full natural flavors of food. In addition to delicious and healthy recipes, you’ll also discover chefs’ tips and secrets for great food, step-by-step illustrations of cooking techniques, and advice on the art of plating food. Complete with Weight Watchers POINTS® information, full nutrition information, and 30 color photos showcasing finished dishes, this is a book everyone who appreciates great food will want to own.

Enjoy Delectable Dishes:

Simple but Special

Clams Steamed in Beer
Lentil, Olive, and Orange Salad
Lamb Shish Kebab

Favorites with Pizzazz

Pizza with Wild Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Bolivian Beef Stew
Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken

Fresh Ideas

Whiskey-Glazed Smoked Turkey Breast with Orange Herb Conserve
Seared Salmon with Moroccan Spice Crust
Berry Coulis

Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

Robin Robertson

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Now you can enjoy healthy, low-carb meals without the cholesterol--in this collection of high-protein, high-fiber meat and dairy-free recipes.The low-carb revolution continues to take the nation by storm. But the heavy emphasis these diets place on meats leaves vegetarians in the lurch. Now acclaimed cookbook author Robin Robertson offers 150 fabulous carb-conscious vegetarian recipes--meat and dairy-free dishes that banish refined carbohydrates and bring out the best flavors from vegetables and other vegetarian ingredients.Within these pages are 150 dishes that are simple to prepare yet offer the full rich flavors of more complicated fare. The delightful appetizers and main courses include Lettuce-Wrapped Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Mushrooms Stuffed with Spinach and Pine Nuts, Moroccan Vegetable Tagine, and Fennel and Artichoke Gratin with Three-Herb White Bean Pesto. Sensational stews, salads, soups, sauces, sides, and scrumptious good-for-you desserts round out the mix.At last, there's a delectably enlightened way for America's 12 million vegetarians--and the millions of other health-conscious individuals who want to up their fiber and reduce their cholesterol--to reap all the benefits of a carb-conscious lifestyle.

Dairy-Free Cookbook, Fully Revised 2nd Edition : Over 250 Recipes for People with Lactose Intolerance or Milk Allergy

Jane Zukin

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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Delicious Milk-Free Recipes and Practical Information at Your Fingertips!
"What can you eat if you are extremely sensitive to lactose and live in a society where milk is everywhere and in everything? Read Jane Zukin's book!"
— From the foreword by Joel V. Weinstock, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine Director, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa
Are you one of the millions of people who cannot drink milk or eat dairy products without pain and discomfort? If so, you are not alone. There are millions of people just like you. The problem is either milk intolerance or milk allergy. Either way, you and milk are not friends.
What to do? To your rescue comes Jane Zukin, called by the Wall Street Journal "the country's best-known expert on lactose intolerance." Here, Jane shows you how you can eat to your stomach's content, offering 250 delicious dishes the whole family will love. She also explains all you need to understand about milk intolerance and milk allergies. In addition, she explains how to deal with child-related issues and how to recognize the "hidden" milk products and by-products that lurk inside so many prepared foods.
But make no mistake. At its heart, this is a cookbook, and what a cookbook!
Inside you will learn how to prepare wonderful dairy-free versions of:
·Flaming Crepes with Fresh Fruit Filling
·Spinach Lasagne
·Tangy Watermelon Cooler
·Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars
·And many more!

Macrobiotic Diet

Michio Kushi, Aveline Kushi

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A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE NUTRITIONAL AND ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF A BALANCED, NATURAL WAY OF EATING.

Since its original publication, Macrobiotic Diet has become the bible for people interested in a healthy way of eating centered around whole, grains, fresh vegetables, and other whole, unprocessed foods.
This completely revised and updated edition offers a basic, readable presentation of the nutritional and ecological principles behind the macrobiotic diet. This book explains the foods and cooking techniques that are central to the macrobiotic approach to eating, and it demonstrates how the diet can be used to lose weight, to increase energy levels, to prevent and treat disease as well as to promote psychological health. Specific dietary adjustments and modifications are suggested according to gender, age, and level of activity to help optimize the overall effects of a whole-grain based diet.
This new edition of Macrobiotic Diet is expanded to include information on natural foods that have recently become available; the latest research on cancer and diet; AIDS and diet; the U.S. government's landmark report on Diet and Health; and the China Health Study; as well as a wealth of information on the impact of our dietary choices on the earth's environment.

Thin for Life: 10 Keys to Success from People Who Have Lost Weight and Kept It Off

Anne M. Fletcher

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Total reviews: 40 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100, Thin for Life will help you master your weight problem once and for all by sharing the techniques of the real experts: hundreds of people who have succeeded in keeping weight off for good. Thin For Life refutes the popular notion that losing weight permanently is hopeless. Along the way, nutritionist Anne Fletcher also dispels the following myths:

Myth #1: If you have been overweight since childhood, you're doomed for life.
Myth #2: It's hard to lose weight after age 40.
Myth #3: You have to eat like a bird to lose weight.
Myth #4: You have to become an exercise fiend to lose weight.
Myth #5: There's no hope for yo-yo dieters.

Thin For Life offers all the tools necessary to help you lose weight forever, including:
--How to believe in yourself.
--Finding your own 'right' way to lose weight.
--Getting more out of life.
--Preventing relapses.
--Getting support when you need it most.
--The 10 keys to permanent weight loss.
--A "Jump-Start Diet" and sample meal plans.
--Dozens of favorite recipes from weight-loss masters.

The 3-Hour Diet Cookbook

Jorge Cruise

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Lose belly fat first in just 14 days with this fun and easy cookbook from Jorge Cruise, bestselling author of The 3-Hour Diet^™!

Jorge Cruise has empowered thousands of busy Americans to take control of their weight and live happier and healthier lives. His bestselling books 8 Minutes in the Morning^®, The 3-Hour Diet^™, and The 12-Second Sequence^™ have helped even the busiest people get slim—without deprivation, counting calories, or giving up carbs—and keep the pounds off for good. Now, with The 3-Hour Diet^™ Cookbook, he offers all-new, time-friendly recipes that make following The 3-Hour Diet^™ even easier.

Filled with delicious recipes the whole family will love—from a Turkey, Bacon, and Egg Wrap to Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza to Chicken Teriyaki—this cookbook gives you more than 200 options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Nearly all the recipes can be made in less than ten minutes of cooking time and are portioned to fit the diet exactly.

With motivational success stories from real people, beautiful full-color photographs, and Jorge's trademark easy-to-follow instructions, The 3-Hour Diet^™ Cookbook is an essential tool for anyone who wants to get slim, fit, and healthy—and stay that way—for a long time to come. Losing weight has never been easier!

The Low-Carb Baking and Dessert Cookbook

Ursula Solom

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Scrumptious, easy-to-make breads, pastries, and confections from a chef who is revolutionizing carb-smart cooking and eating

"Ursula has worked tirelessly to develop scores of recipes for breads, biscuits, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes, candy, and confections that are not merely low-carb, they're delicious to boot! Her culinary alchemy gives us all a leg up on the learning curve to make luscious . . . treats that, if we use them wisely, will make it that much easier to stick to the . . . plan for life."
--From the Foreword by Dr. Mary Dan Eades, M.D. coauthor of The Low-Carb CookwoRx Cookbook and Staying Power

Do you dream of the warm, satisfying taste of hearty brown bread or the flaky goodness of hot buttermilk biscuits? Do you long for fresh-baked muffins, the sweet chilled delights of peach ice cream, or the yumminess of blueberry pie? Now, thanks to extraordinary chef Ursula Solom, you can once again experience the full, rich flavor and satisfaction of these and all your favorite high-carb treats without compromising on your commitment to carb-conscious eating.

From Sourdough Bread, Cheese Bread Sticks, Banana Coconut Muffins, and Vanilla Cookies to Devil's Food Cake, Butterscotch Cream Pie, Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream, and White Walnut Fudge, The Low-Carb Baking and Dessert Cookbook is filled with more than 200 all-new, easy-to-prepare recipes for savory treats and scrumptious sweets that will satisfy your cravings while helping you slim down, shape up, and realize all the benefits of carb-controlled living--including keeping the pounds off. Each recipe features step-by-step instructions and complete nutrition information. Your whole family will love these recipes--and you'll enjoy eating all the delicious baked goods, desserts, and confections you thought you had to sacrifice for a healthy lifestyle.

Cooking Light 2000: Annual Recipes (Cooking Light Annual Recipes)

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

another great compliation from a great magazine 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Cooking Light is fantastic as always- this includes all the year's recipes as well as a few of the articles that appeared in the magazines.

The only potential complaint is that the index isn't very user friendly. There is a by-month index as well as a general recipe index, but if you don't know the name of the recipie I've found it to be a challenge to find what you are looking for!

Cooking Light 2005 (pretty much pictureless cookbook) 3 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Although I really like the Cooking Light magazine, I found that I wasn't as thrilled with the cookbook as I thought I'd be, since there were hardly any photographs. Being a visual person, I like and pretty much need to see the picture of the finished dish before I make it. Now although this magazine has an abundance of recipes, which are probably very good, I'm not sure it will be very useful to me due to the lack of pictures.

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This ninth collectors’ edition includes every recipe—more than 900 total!—representing a year’s worth of Cooking Light, the world’s most widely read food magazine. Jammed with tips, nutrient analysis, photographs, food facts, and menu suggestions, you’ll be eating smart without sacrificing taste in no time. But Cooking Light goes way beyond basic menus by offering the latest scoop on food trends, international ingredients, tabletop style, and more. This handsome collection is triple-indexed so readers can find favorite recipes fast.

Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet

Kathy Smith

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The best and latest nutrition 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 23 people found this review helpful.

This diet simply makes sense. It follows a simple equation: protein plus vitamin c plus fiber. Following that means you get plenty of high quality protein, along with fruits and vegetables.You're encouraged to eat three meals and two snacks a day at regular intervals to keep blood sugars steady.
I've followed it for two weeks and have lost 14 pounds so far. I haven't been hungry. Kathy Smith offers wonderful, easy recipes...shopping lists..and snack lists.
I haven't used the exercise section of the book, simply because I prefer to use Kathy Smith's DVDs. But I quick perusal shows me that it contains her usual clear directions and concern for packing the most into the least amount of time..an important consideration for people with busy schedules.
I've tried just about every diet I can think of. This one, finally, has the makings of being more than a diet...of being a lifetime eating plan.
Try it. You'll like it!

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Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat refines how to lose weight with a plan that makes sense and works. With the help of Kathy Smith, readers discover and learn how to implement the scientifically proven, straightforward and incredibly adaptable premise that - by nourishing muscle - you automatically shrink fat.

The Rice Diet Solution: The World-Famous Low-Sodium, Good-Carb, Detox Diet for Quick and Lasting Weight Loss

Kitty Gurkin Rosati, Robert Rosati

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"It's not what's in the rice, it's what's not in the rice" 3 out of 5 stars.
10 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Maddening.

Take some great weight loss ideas, framed with good science. Add a dash of pop "detox" tripe. Go into a long lecture about gummy bears. Then toss in some intriguing but complicated recipes. You end up with The Rice Diet Solution: The World-Famous Low-Sodium, Good-Carb, Detox Diet for Quick and Lasting Weight Loss, by Kitty and Robert Rosati, a registered dietitian and a physician, respectively.

This is a low-sodium, low-fat diet plan, that includes less red meat, more fruits and vegetables, more complex carbs, exercise, maintenance follow-ups, and stress reducing exercises. The first week results in low calorie consumption, less than 1500 calories a day. Between exercise and this 1500 cal/day diet, you WILL lose weight, guaranteed.

Founder Walter Kemper found "...it was almost impossible for [his patients] not to lose weight following the diet [of rice and fruit]" (p. 9). BTW, this is the reason it is called the "Rice Diet" as opposed to the Duke Diet, the Kemper Diet, or the Rosati Diet. He also said, "It's not what's in the rice, it's what's not in the rice."

So how does the Rice Diet work? There are three steps:

1. Diet in the following manner:
a. 1 week of grains, fruits, and veggies. This is the detox period, with 1000-1200 calories/day.
b. keep the same diet, but add some non-fat dairy, and you get animal protein once a week.
c. Maintenance while you add more foods.

2. Be a mindful eater. Pay attention to what you put in your mouth, and how you cook.

3. Find supportive people or groups, and surround yourself with them.

I'm irritated by the discussion of "detoxing." They note, "The overall goal of Phase One is to cleanse and detox your body's system of excess water weight... excess sodium, [and] allergic-like symptoms from a range of potential offenders from our food supply (e.g., pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotic and growth hormone does animal products, and others" (p. 31). In addition, "How does the Rice Diet detox the body?... This is probably an impossible aspect to actually quantify or prove but many signs of detoxification occur" (p. 58). Let me repeat that, "This is probably an impossible aspect to actually quantify or prove..." Then why is this coming from a physician and a RD?

Still, except for this "pop-nutrition", everything makes sense. Eat less meat, more fruits and veggies, more whole grains, less sugar, low-fat, high fiber, and exercise.

The book has more. It includes recipes and product suggestions. Some of these product suggestions seem way too specific: Yogurt? "Stonyfield Farm is best" (p. 49). For bread, try "Galliee Splendor Bible Bread" (p. 44).

I did try a recipe last night. The Bouillabaisse recipe on page 250 caught my attention. I couldn't get my hands on any fresh fennel, and I thought 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of saffron was a bit much (have you seen the price of this spice?). I used fresh bay leaves instead of dried, I chopped the garlic cloves (the recipe didn't specify), and given that I didn't have 2 1/2 cups of "hot fish stock" on hand, I used an 8 oz bottle of clam juice and another 12 oz of water (this also dilutes the salt in the clam juice). I mixed and matched my seafood with what was available... a pound of size 31-40 shrimp, a pound of Alaska salmon, a half pound of tilapia, a can of packed crab (no salt), and 8 oz of fresh mushrooms.

It was delicious. I served it on hot rice, in honor of the Rice Diet. MIne served 6, not 10.

Most of the recipes seemed fairly complicated. They definitely are not fast food. They are also a bit pricey, not an impossible situation, but one to be aware of.

But the Bouillabaisse was so delicious!

So the Rice Diet didn't seem to have any fatal flaws. It had a few pop-nutrition issues, and I really didn't like the gummy bear story. You will lose weight if you eat 1500 calories a week. You have to find a way to maintain your healthy weight when you readjust your calories to 1800-2000 calories. You should always exercise.

Be well.

Editorial Review:

"Can you really lose twenty pounds in a month? Will you really keep it off this time? With The Rice Diet Solution, you will! The Rice Diet Program has been helping dieters successfully lose weight since 1939. Now in book form, this world-renowned weight-loss method can help you change the way you eat forever.