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American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook (American Heart Association)

American Heart Association

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Except for the lack of pictures..... 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

this is an excellent cookbook. A lot of few ingredient recipes, and lots of recipes that don't call for exotic ingredients. I hate finding a good recipe and then there's that one ingredient that I don't have on hand, or worse yet, one that I have to go to a gourmet store to find. None of that in this book!

A wonderful cookbook 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

The recipes I have tried have been wonderful, and fast and easy. The Fitness Flan has become a family favorite

Great Ideas 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This book has really great ideas, but you need to remember to watch the amount of carbs... The American Heart Association does recommend a diet that is higher in carbs...

Editorial Review:

In our hectic era, who has time to spend hours in the kitchen creating tasty, healthful meals? Yet when we try to eat fast, we almost always resort to eating fat (think: fast food). This indispensable cookbook from one of the most trusted names in the health field breaks the fast-fat connection. Nearly every one of its mouthwatering, low-fat, low-cholesterol recipes can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Here is the opportunity for millions of Americans to start living the more healthful lifestyle they know they should.

The 125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes

Donna Washburn, Heather Butt

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Liked the brand name references! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Being newly diagnosed as celiac I can say it is very confusing and reading lables is a time consuming job BUT in this book they list brand names of products that are normally glute/wheat free such as condiments and such. I still read labels, but with the help of the brand name references it helps to point me in the right direction. Easy to follow recipes even for the beginner.

Editorial Review:

125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes features the type of sensational food that is typically avoided in gluten-free diets. Tasty and innovative recipes for everything from baked goods, pasta dishes, appetizers and family meals to mouth-watering desserts. These are recipes everyone can enjoy, whether they are affected by gluten intolerance or not.

Here are some of the inspired gluten-free recipes you can enjoy: Orange Pecan Struesel Muffins, Country Harvest Loaf, Broccoli-Cheddar Cornbread, Thin Pizza Crust, Tomato Rosemary Bread, Double Chocolate Cheescake with Raspberry Coulis, Fudgy Brownies, Lemon Poppy Loaf, Peanut Butter Cookies.

The Essential EatingWell Cookbook: Good Carbs, Good Fats, Great Flavors (Eating Well)

Patricia Jamieson

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Good book on cooking (as well as a cookbook) 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Some cookbooks just give recipes. Others give advice that transcends recipes. This book does both. For example, the broiled salmon with miso glaze is so often made it opens to the page by itself. But the guide to fish -- which species/fisheries are endangered, which have mercury, which have omega threes -- the advice on what to look for at the fish store (etc.) are at least as useful as the recipe. The guide to roasting vegetables is another treasure: I grow asparagus because I love it; my wife makes faces when I steam it. But when I roast it (per instructions), she loves it as much as I do. Thank you for this book.

Great book for dieters, or just those who want to eat better 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've had this book for nearly a month and have prepared several of the recipes since I received it. Not only have the ideas I've found in the book kept me on track with my diet plan, but my family has enjoyed the food as well. My husband and two teenage children have all been very positive, and have commented that it doesn't seem like "diet food."

The book contains ideas for every meal, and several handy charts, such as a guide to roasting vegetables and a guide to cooking whole grains. The book contains lots of great ideas for cooking fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and grains. For those who enjoy cooking from scratch, it is a great book.

Editorial Review:

This is a big, beautifully presented cookbook that will be truly essential for the cook who cares about balancing good health and good taste.

The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide To A Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Vesanto Melina, Brenda Davis

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

BECOMING VEGETARIAN 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This is a good book with a lot of good information. The problem with the book is that it has an agenda. If I didn't know any better I would have to think that the author was a member of PETA. Keep the politics out of the book!

Editorial Review:

Comprehensive and well-researched, this new edition provides everything you need to know about making a healthy transition to a vegetarian diet or maximizing its benefits if already a vegetarian.

Updated with the latest recommendations for intakes of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats, the authors show how to achieve optimal nutrition for all stages of life. Easy-to-read tables, figures, menus, and food guides help you determine how to meet your nutritional requirements. You'll also learn what plant-based dietary components and factors play active roles in both the prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses.

And for practical application, over 50 new and easy recipes show how to incorporate highly nutritious ingredients - some of which may be unfamiliar. These delicious meals include contributions from chefs Joseph Forest, Ron Pickarski, Joanne Stepaniak, and Yves Potvin (Yves Veggie Cuisine) as well as favorites of the authors.

When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Revised Edition: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy

Barbara Luke, Tamara Eberlein

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Total reviews: 176 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Maximizes pregnancy outcome! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was one of the keys to my healthy twin pregnancy. True, it's hard to follow the nutritional advice to the letter, but you just do the best you can. I promise that if you're not a big fan of meat, you will get used to it when you know that you're helping your babies grow. The book also contains nutritional advice for vegetarians. I started out at a BMI of 18 and carried my twins to 38 weeks (scheduled c-section, never went into labor) with no complications and no bedrest. Both were born at about 6.5 pounds each, spent no time in the NICU, roomed in with us at the hospital, and came home with us. Doctors, nurses, etc were impressed at their size and health. The advice in this book drove me to make sure that my workweek did not exceed 40 hours (with a note from the doctor and a desk job which made it possible), and my husband handled literally all household chores starting around 30 weeks when I really needed to have my feet up after work. Dr. Luke says not to expect to work past 28 weeks but I think it's possible if your managers are supportive, if you can stay off your feet, and if you can limit stress on the job. I worked up to 37.5 weeks. Drink water, water, water! My only trip to L&D due to having more than 6 contractions/hour were due purely to dehydration. If you're expecting twins or supertwins, get this book! I was reluctant to buy any book on multiples until I passed my 12th week (didn't want to jinx myself with all the scare on vanishing twin syndrome), but this book has lots of info on maximizing the outcome of your pregnancy as soon as you know you're pregnant with twins/multiples so if you're not afraid of buying before 12 weeks, then this is a must read. Also contains helpful advice on surviving the first few weeks at home with your new babies.

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A Clinically Proven Program for Women Pregnant with Multiples

Completely Updated, with 50 Recipes for Optimal Birth Weight

You're expecting more than one baby? Congratulations! In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Dr. Barbara Luke's practical, nutrition-based program has been proven to lower complications, resulting in much healthier babies. This revision offers more nutritional information, 50 recipes to maximize birth weight, and new guidelines on nutritional needs and vegetarian options. It also includes updated information that reflects the most current obstetric and pediatric practices, such as expanded safety information on exercise and reducing your risk for complications.

The Volumetrics Eating Plan: Techniques and Recipes for Feeling Full on Fewer Calories

Barbara J. Rolls

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Total reviews: 78 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

From Dr. Barbara Rolls, one of America's leading authorities on weight management, comes a much-anticipated lifestyle guide and cookbook that empowers and encourages her readers to quit "dieting" for good, to feel full on fewer calories, and to lose weight and keep it off while eating satisfying portions of delicious, nutritious foods.

The Volumetrics Eating Plan doesn't eliminate food groups or overload you with rules. It's a commonsense approach to eating based on Dr. Rolls's hugely popular Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan and her respected research on satiety that shows you how to choose foods that control hunger while losing weight. Along with menu planners, charts, and sidebars on healthy food choices, the 125 recipes put her revolutionary research into real and tangible instructions for every meal. The full-color photographs make these delicious recipes irresistible.

With this important new guide to healthy eating and living, everyone can enjoy tasty and satisfying meals that will help them maintain their weight or lose those extra pounds while learning the pleasures of cooking the Volumetrics way.

Volumetrics, Dr. Rolls's rigorously tested and proven system for weight management, incorporates sound research findings from around the world into a nutritious plan and shows you how to personalize it to suit your preferences and goals. It's all about choices, and The Volumetrics Eating Plan helps you choose the right foods for every meal and every lifestyle, without giving up flavor or diversity in your diet. No more "forbidden foods" or monotonous meals -- The Volumetrics Eating Plan will revolutionize the way you think about managing your weight and will guide you to a lifetime of healthy food choices.

New Cook Book Celebrating the Promise, Limited Edition "Pink Plaid"

Better Homes and Gardens

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good tool for the kitchen 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

We purchased this as an upgrade and replacement for an older version of the same book. The recipes are larger so there is no need to use triple batches for our large family and there's enough left over for lunch at work the next day. One of the two rivits came loose during shipping but Amazon was so good at replacing it that we got the new book before we could send back the old one.

Fantastic Cookbook 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this cookbook because I found it on clearance at a very reasonable price. This cookbook has become my favorite one. It helps with all of the basics which is something I really needed ;) and then some. I would highly recommend this cookbook to anyone. The book itself is sturdy and should hold up through the test of time.

Editorial Review:

This limited edition of the complete, all new Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 14th edition has gone pink - in support of the 25th anniversary of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In addition to the 1,400 mouthwatering recipes and 800 stunning photos, a special pink section features recipes and thoughts from celebrity cookbook authors including Paula Deen, Sandra Lee, Lidia Bastianich, Sara Moulton, Pam Anderson, Joanne Weir, Nathalie Dupree, Mary Sue Milliken, and Susan Feniger, as well as 50 delicious, all-new recipes that feature fresh foods associated with reducing the risk of cancer.

The Sugar Solution: Weight Gain? Memory Lapses? Mood Swings? Fatigue? Your Symptoms Are Real - And Your Solution is Here

Editors of Prevention Magazine, Ann Fittante

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Tainted by Cheerleading 4 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

After a long, up and down battle with weight and food, I ballooned to a dangerous size that threatened my health. At 32, I was confused. I knew that it was harder to drop weight as one ages, but I wasn't that old. Worse still, I was hungry constantly. How could I lose weight if I literally couldn't stop thinking about food? I had forgotten what true hunger felt like.

Then I purchased The Sugar Solution. The first thing the book did was scare the crap out of me. I didn't realize how my eating habits literally endangered me. About 50 pages in, I began to realize that sugar was possibly keeping me from losing weight. It was affecting me on a cellular level, urging my cells to retain unneeded fat. It was also putting my arteries in severe risk of damage due to high blood pressure and unchecked sugar levels.

I began checking sugar content before I ate anything and was surprised to find how much sugar seemingly "safe" foods contained. Soon, I began to drop some weight. Amazingly, I found myself putting food away 3/4 into a meal. I began eating when I was actually hungry. A month and a half after reading the book, I am 25 pounds lighter and generally calmer. I don't suffer mood swings anymore--another symptom of blood sugar spikes.

My beef with this book is in the tone. The book was put together from pieces of magazine content, and it feels like it. Titles are consistently alliterate and tacky. Exclamation points should be used sparingly (or so I thought). After a few hundred pages of this, I began to get irritated, as the book felt less scientific and more corny.

Overall, I would absolutely suggest this book to people on the road to diabetes or people simply concerned about their health. For me, the culprit is sugar. If I can control my sugar, I can control my eating. Get healthy before it's too late.

UPDATE
Forty-five pounds shed and counting. I can't say things would have gone this smoothly if not for this book.

Editorial Review:

An easy-to-follow, drug-free program that can bring blood sugar into balance in just one month.

As many as 16 million Americans are living with high-normal blood sugar. They aren't diabetic, but they are experiencing symptoms - including weight gain, fatigue, depression, and poor concentration - that are undermining their quality of life. Left unchecked, these symptoms could lead to more serious medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Drawing on the very latest medical science, The Sugar Solution helps readers determine whether they're at risk for blood sugar problems and shows them how to rein in their blood sugar levels without drugs or injections. The exclusive 30-day lifestyle makeover guides them every step of the way, with complete daily menus, exercise strategies, and stress-reduction techniques. Pounds will melt away, energy will soar, and mental sharpness will return as blood sugar stabilizes.

The New Sugar Busters!

H. Leighton Steward, Morrison Md Bethea, Sam Md Andrews, Luis Md Balart

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Editorial Review:

WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FAT–THE SUGAR BUSTERS!® WAY

When SUGAR BUSTERS! hit the shelves almost five years ago, it quickly became a diet and lifestyle phenomenon. The millions of people across the country on the SUGAR BUSTERS! plan discovered that by simply choosing the correct carbohydrates and lowering their sugar intake, they could shed the pounds they failed to lose with other diets. Now the weight-loss program that swept the nation has been completely revised and updated–incorporating all the newest nutritional findings, health statistics, and scientific studies, and featuring all-new, easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans.

Among the wealth of new material in this edition, you’ll find amazing testimonials from men and women who are losing weight and feeling fit the SUGAR BUSTERS! way; frequently asked questions and helpful answers; the latest on diabetes–and how SUGAR BUSTERS! can help prevent it; essential facts on women, weight loss, and nutrition; and new tips, updated charts, and practical exercise suggestions.

So arm yourself with the facts and get the figure you’ve always wanted. When it comes to optimal wellness on the SUGAR BUSTERS! program, it’s survival of the fittest–a way of life in which everybody wins!