Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to High Fiber Cooking written by Liz Scott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get healthy with fiber, without sacrificing taste. Research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other serious ailments. In this guide, readers will discover types of fiber and what foods are highest in them; recipes for delicious high-fiber breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts; tips on how to put fiber into foods that aren’t high in fiber; and more. • The New England Journal of Medicine reports that diabetic patients who included 50 grams of fiber in their daily diet lowered their glucose levels by 10 percent. • Research has proven that increasing the amount of fiber can help people lose weight. • A higher-fiber diet reduces cholesterol levels.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sugar Free Cooking and Baking written by Liz Scott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugar is verboten for diabetics, detrimental to dieters, and a bad idea for kids. Yet our culture bombards us with refined sugars that raise blood-sugar levels, pack on the pounds, cause behavioral problems, and are suspected to be the culprit behind a host of other serious diseases and disorders. Thanks to more natural and healthy sugar substitutes, people can enjoy sweet-tasting meals and baked goods without worrying about the ills associated with refined white sugar. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking gives readers the tools they need to serve their families tasty food without guilt or serious health effects.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to DASH Diet Cooking written by Deirdre Rawlings ND, Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan is a dietary program that was developed by the National Institutes of Health and has been proven to be one of the most effective and healthy diet plans available today. The primary intention and benefit of the plan is to reduce the effects of hypertension; however, the plan has also proven to be an effective weight loss plan as well as a diabetes-friendly diet plan. In a 2011 study released by U.S. News and World Report, DASH was ranked as the number #1 overall diet plan among 20 of the most popular plans studied. It was also listed as the #1 diet plan for those suffering from diabetes. With over 160 recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to DASH Diet Cooking takes a fresh approach compared to other books on the topic, most of which are loaded with general information on the DASH diet. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to DASH Diet Cooking focuses instead on cooking the right way with DASH, and the reader will benefit from over 150 fantastic, DASH-compliant recipes. Readers will also benefit from structured meal plans that help keep them on track and the author's expert advice on supplementing the diet with exercise and other lifestyle changes to further enhance the benefits of DASH.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Low Sodium Cooking 2nd Edition written by Heidi McIndoo, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Features 50 delicious new recipes • Includes new meal plan feature that targets readers' daily sodium intake thresholds

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 200 easy-to-prepare recipes for appetizers, soups, stews, vegetables, breakfast and brunch, main dishes, and desserts.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking 2nd Edition written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-10-02 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 300 sumptuous recipes from an award-winning author and chef. In this revised and expanded edition, award-winning author and chef Ellen Brown gives you all they need to know to make party appetizers such as spicy cheese fondue, easy classics such as Coq au Vin, vegetarian specialties such as slow-cooked black beans, and cobblers and puddings for dessert. Each chapter offers a great mix of easy, intermediate, and complex recipes.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals written by Barbara Forsberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-10-05 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diabetic-friendly recipes the whole family will love! From appetizers to desserts and everything in between, here are three-hundred easy-to-prepare recipes for diabetics that can be made from everyday household ingredients; and the entire family can enjoy. Food categories include Mexican, Italian, Pan-Asian, fish, poultry, lean-beef and pork entrees; appetizers, snacks, side dishes, breads and desserts; and fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, pastats, and breads. First diabetic cookbook to use the new glycemic index for all recipes; three-hundred recipes, far more than others on the market; 6.5% of the U.S. population has diabetes; the World Health Organization is predicting the number of people with diabetes to double from 140 million to 300 million by 2025.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Gluten Free Cooking written by Jean Duane and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Gluten-Free Cooking makes it easy to prepare delicious gluten-free meals and to make substitutions in your favorite recipes. Featuring more than 200 mouth-watering recipes for every meal of the day—including breads, pizza crust, pasta, dumplings, stuffing, and all kinds of desserts—as well as resources for finding gluten-free off-the-shelf foods, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone on a gluten-free diet and those who need to avoid a host of chronic illnesses due to gluten intolerance.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Mediterranean Diet written by Chef Stephanie Green and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Feeding Your Baby And Toddler written by Elizabeth M. Ward M.S., R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with recipes specifically created to wean babies from soft foods onto solid, adult foods when they reach the toddler stage, this indispensable guide teaches parents what their children should be eating and how these foods should be prepared. It includes advice on health and nutritional considerations, such as how various foods affect brain development, ways to ensure babies receive the right amount of food, eating solutions for children who refuse to try vegetables, fruit, meat, or dairy, and much more. - More than 200 recipes for babies and toddlers. - The latest information on baby and child nutrition. - How to prepare foods with the necessary vitamins and minerals for your baby or toddler. - A special section for parents wanting to raise vegetarians. - There were more than four million babies born in the US in 2004.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Fast and Fresh Meals written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't sacrifice taste for time! Designed for cooks who want to eat great, healthy meals without spending all their time in the kitchen, this book is a must-have for every kitchen. With more than 300 recipes, and plenty of time-saving, shopping, and storage tips, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Fast and Fresh Meals provides everything from quick hors d'oeuvres and appetizers to dessert-all made fresh in record time! -Recipes can be made quickly from fresh ingredients and do not rely on prepackaged foods -More than 300 recipes, many with clever variations -Organized for easy reference -Includes recipes suitable for entertaining, as well as family meals -Will satisfy everyone from hard-core carnivores to vegans

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide Anti Inflammation Cookbook written by Elizabeth Vierck and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prevent and alleviate inflammation with over 200 delicious meals in this must-have cookbook! The body's healing response to injury or infection is localized inflammation and it is normal. However, when inflammation moves beyond the local, it becomes abnormal. Much new research shows that abnormal inflammation may be linked to a variety of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, cancer, asthma, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers suggest that diet can reverse this inflammation and the conditions and diseases caused by it. The Complete Idiot's Guide® Anti-Inflammation Cookbook — a companion to The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Anti-Inflammation Diet — has more than 200 delicious recipes that help to reduce inflammation, along with meal plans and guidance on what to eat and not to eat.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the TLC Diet written by Diane A. Welland, M.S., R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Diet is a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet that was originally designed to help high-risk patients reduce their high blood cholesterol levels, as well as lowering risk for developing heart disease and suffering future heart attacks. However, this diet isn't just for those dealing with health problems, because recent studies have also revealed that TLC happens to be one of the healthiest and best overall diets for anyone interested in a healthier lifestyle. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked TLC as the #2 best overall diet, as well as being one of the best diets for heart healthy eating (#2) and overall healthy eating (#2). The TLC Diet was created by the National Institutes of Health's National Cholesterol Education Program and is considered a medically-sound and well-researched diet. As opposed to gimmick diets that are often debunked, this diet will be around for the long term. However, unlike other diets that offer a step-by-step plan, TLC requires effort and attention on the part of the follower for long-term success. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the TLC Diet offers readers a structured program not only for eating and cooking for TLC success, but it offers guidance for healthy lifestyle changes that will provide a non-gimmick, medically-proven plan for anyone interested in healthy, life-changing results. Readers will learn the often confusing differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, how to cook and eat right to get the desired results, and how to change their lives for the better with this sound, healthy program.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Raw written by Mark Reinfeld and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this guide, readers will find the secrets to raw food weight loss; how raw foods can heal the body and boost energy and enthusiasm; information on the anti-aging properties of raw food; and 100+ recipes that show how raw foods can be combined into delectable meals. Recently published studies indicate that rheumatoid and fibromyalgia patients--who number in the millions--can benefit from an uncooked vegan diet rich in antioxidants, lactobacilli, and fiber. This book fully explains the benefits of this increasingly popular diet choice, plus presents a mini cookbook that gets readers started on their new regimen.--From publisher description.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Good Fat Good Carb Meals written by Jody Whipple and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-06-07 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not all carbs and fats are created equal. Emphasizing the benefits of a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fats, and Omega-3 fatty acids, this comprehensive guide offers readers more than 300 recipes that tantalize the taste buds-from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. The recipes are designed to help readers lose weight without feeling deprived or experiencing the cravings that so often come with low-carb and low-fat diets. * Diet books that highlight good carbs and good fats, such as The South Beach Diet, outsell low- and no-carb diet books * Readers of diet cookbooks buy multiple books on the subject * According to the American Medical Association, 64% of Americans are overweight or obese, and it's worsening

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Well with IBS written by Kate Scarlata RD, LDN and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soothe your digestive system with 200+ meal plans and recipes The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eating Well with IBS will introduce readers suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to the information they need to identify the foods that trigger symptoms and prepare recipes meal plans that alleviate those symptoms. • Features more than 200 recipes and meal plans • Kate Scarlata is a licensed dietician with 20 years of experience helping IBS patients with their condition, and an IBS sufferer herself • Thirty-five million Americans are estimated to suffer from IBS, the second leading cause of worker absenteeism

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Quinoa Cookbook written by Susan Irby and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quinoa, often mistakenly called a grain, has quickly become a dietary staple for many people because it contains more protein than any grain; has more calcium than milk; is high in iron, vitamins, and dietary fiber; is gluten, wheat, and cholesterol free; and is considered an excellent antioxidant. Quinoa can be used for any meal in a variety of ways, but it is largely flavorless. The Complete Idiot's Guide® Quinoa Cookbook has more than 250 recipes for every meal of the day.