Review of Seduced by Bacon: Recipes & Lore about America's Favorite Indulgence (Hardcover)

I feel vindicated!I knew I loved bacon for several good reasons, and now we know that there are others out there just like me including the likes of James Beard & Julia Child.I love that the author educates and entertains us with the history of bacon.I'm a picture book lover and this book is loaded.Even if you can't cook (like me) you've got to try some of these recipes (the Bacon-Popped Popcorn is outrageously good).

Very cute Bacon Bits: "My favorite animal is bacon." - Fran Lebowitz
Five Yums Up!


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A celebration of bacon, filled with gorgeous photographs and seductive new recipes both savory and sweet.


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Review of Hawaii Diet (Hardcover)

I've experimented with Dr. Ornish's plan, Dr. Atkins' plan, and with vegetarianism; I am NOT running Ornish down, but I gotta admit I DO like tuna fish now and again (by the way, the tuna fish I buy is not only dirt-cheap but is actually totally devoid of fat; and even regular canned-in-water tuna is incredibly low in fat).So Ornish's plan is not something I could strictly adhere to.Dr. Atkins' Diet led me gain body fat and weight; I dropped that like a hot brick.Vegetarianism is cool but it got to be a hassle with my family.Then....I chanced upon THIS book (and in fact got this book from my brother for Christmas).
Dr. Shintani is sort of like Dr. Deepak Chopra:He combines the best of Western medicine with the best of the ancient medicine of his own culture (in Chopra's case, that's Ayurvedic medicine; in Shintani's, of course, it's the wisdom and medicines of ancient Hawaii, before we Westerners screwed things up for them).And he explains -- without bashing, or badmouthing, or distorting facts to make them fit what he wants -- how in fact his diet plan can work.
Simply put, we all know that if you don't eat too many calories you either will not gain weight or in fact you'll LOSE weight.Ah, but how do you do that without feeling deprived?Basically by eating whole, unprocessed, natural foods which not only are low in fat and high in nutrients, but are high in satiety value (you'd have to eat a whole heck of a lot of them to get anywhere NEAR 2000 calories, plus a serving of them would fill you up so you feel satisfied and won't feel like eating more anyway).He suggests things like poi, taro, whole grains, non-dairy and non-meat sources of protein and calcium, and very low-fat foods.BUT he allows for various exceptions:For instance, you can use egg whites or skim milk if you like, or eat tuna and other low-fat meats and fish.He includes a Hawaii/Pacific diet, a Hawaii/mainstream American diet, and a Hawaii/Meditteranean diet so that you DO have choices and variations.
I would have given this book 5 stars, but for one little thing:Some of the recipes call for things that quite frankly we don't see too much of here on the East Coast (my produce store, what with its wonderful choices of apples, pears, cabbage, tomatoes, etc., just refuses to stock breadfruit!phooey!).So, you might not find the recipe section extremely useful, although many of the recipes, such as his low-fat oatmeal, are easy to make and really good too.Other than for that one little qualm I've got, it's a great book.At the very least, check it out:You'll learn a lot from this guy.



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Review of Crazy Plates: Low-Fat Food So Good, You'll Swear It's Bad for You! (Paperback)

I just received CRAZY PLATES two days ago.Afer trying just two recipes, I am SOLD on this book!The food is great, it is easy to prepare, and the whole family loves it! I am on Weight Watchers and my husband is adiabetic.The nutritional information included with each recipe makeschoosing good-for-us foods a breeze.The Berried Treasure muffins arealready a hit at our house with just one batch! I collect cookbooks, andthis one is bound to become one of my most used.You can be sure I will bebuying LOONEYSPOONS, also by the Podleski sisters, too



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Review of American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook: Low-Fat Recipes with International Flavor (Plastic Comb)

A comment on my earlier review: I was going to use the author's recipe for paella until I read it more carefully and then I found that most of it went against the grain so I didn't. I understand that recipes for paella abound and that hers may be to other people's taste but it wasn't to mine. In the name of fat reduction she suggests that if the reader cannot get Spanish chorizo, but only Mexican chorizo, the reader use "light smoked sausage" (p. 154) because Mexican chorizo is "swimming in fat" (p. 144). While it is true that chorizo is quite high in fat, there is only so much of it in any particular serving and it is absolutely indispensable. Paella would just not be paella without it! Furthermore, she uses 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves and 1/2 pound boneless pork loin chops for 8 servings, in addition to 1/2 pound large shrimp. 8 fresh clams, 8 fresh mussles (understand that this is 1/4 chicken breast half, 1 oz. of shrimp, 1 mussel and 1 clam per serving and 1 oz. pork chops), and artichoke hearts, etc. (p. 144-145), and she says to cut the chicken and the pork into CUBES! While this may be fine for some, I could not do it this way. I omitted the pork entirely, and used what I prefer: bone-inchicken thighs with skin (I would use 1 per serving)), and I left them whole. Also, I omitted the artichoke hearts which I didn't think would work well enough, and I used more saffron than she says is necessary and no matter what recipe you use, I suggest that you use saffron to taste. Also, I would not (although one could) cook the chorizo in the stockpot with the rice-I panfry it. If the way I make it increases the fat content to some extent over the way she does it (her recipe has 7 grams of Total Fat and 2 grams of Saturated Fat per serving-but at 5' 3 1/2 inches tall, I know fromthe website of Dr. C. Everett Koop that I can have 50 grams of fat per day, so I don't know what the fuss is about), I think that that is vastly preferable, especially since one does not have paella every day. I am wondering what to do about the other recipes in the book about which I know nothing...

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Bringing together heart-healthy, delicious recipes with international flair, the American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook takes you on a guided tour of the best dishes of many of the world's cuisines. By adapting the best-loved dishes from Italy, France, Asia, Greece, the Caribbean, Germany, the Middle East, and more, the AHA lets you savor the delicious flavor of old favorites and innovative, exotic dishes without all the fat, cholesterol, sodium, and calories that can sabotage your health. Charming illustrations, lots of cook's tips, and two glorious, full-color photo sections will help you bring these wonderful recipes to life. Special sections on planning and shopping for meals, dining out, cooking healthfully, and putting together menus will help you get the most out of your global culinary tour.

Whether you're looking for breakfast alternatives, tasty soups and salads, hearty entrees, special holiday appetizers, or decadent desserts, you'll find a wide variety or tasty options sure to delight.

With this latest offering from the bestselling AHA cookbook library, you can enjoy palate-pleasing fettuccine Alfredo, guilt-free mushroom strudel, delightful cannoli cream, and delectable honey-rum mango sauce: proof that good taste and good health can go together.




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Review of Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

The title of this book says it all-- the recipes are healthy and rapidly made.They sample a variety of Asian cuisines and, although not always culturally accurate, they do a good job of allowing for fresher, better seasoned, and healthier dinners than the majority of take-out places in the U.S. provide.A good version of Tom Yum soup is included, as are Spicy Potatoes and a tasty concoction called Shanghai Noodles.Some of the preparation times may be a bit optimistic, dependent on your chopping and mincing speeds, but the majority of dishes can be quickly assembled.They will be quickly eaten.

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The next book in the series of Low-Fat & Fast cookbooks from the editors of Vegetarian Times magazine is Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian. Asian cuisine is more popular than ever with stir-fries, noodle shops, Thai food, and sushi bars. But as several studies have shown, Chinese food is high in fat. With Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian, Asian food lovers can have their favorite dishes without the fat. Low-Fat & Fast Asian will be the first cookbook of its kind -- a collection of all meatless Asian dishes. As with other books in this series, every dish will be easy enough to prepare in 20 to 30 minutes and will include a complete nutritional breakdown. Our on-going series with Vegetarian Times magazine includes Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook, Vegetarian Times Beginner's Guide, and Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Entertaining.

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Review of New Vegetarian Cuisine: 250 Low-Fat Recipes for Superior Health (Paperback)

Several recipes in this book have become staples in my family.They are well thought out and easy to prepare.Every recipe I've tried was absolutely savory!We are not vegetarians, but find that we don't missmeat when we dig into this book.I've just become pregnant and have foundmany recipes that will accomodate my new dietary requirements.Whetheryour looking for whole meals or for side-dishes you'll find recipes thatmeet your needs and that you and your family will love.



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Review of Healthy Cooking for Two (or Just You): Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste (Paperback)

I have lots of "quick and easy" cookbooks and "cooking for one" books but this is the one I used the most. These dishes are truly easy to make with fewer ingredients and simple procedures. I never thought that orange juice and a touch of butter (and nothing else) can create a wonderful sauce for fish. Better yet, it relies on fresh foods whenever possible, so you get true home-made cooking. I live alone but occasionally dine with my boyfriend so this book is perfect for me. I was never disappointed by the recipes even though I sometimes don't measure time or quantities carefully (of course, I am not a complete novice cook either). The book provides 2 sets of ingredients - one for the single diner and another for two. For a few recipes such as Honest Meatloaf (honestly a great basic meatloaf) you have ingredients for two and four servings respectively, as cooking for one would be rather impractical. However, you can easily save or freeze the leftover for another meal. Overall I highly recommend it to singles and couples who don't want much fuss in the kitchen. There are no photos other than the one on the cover, but then again, you will not get disappinted when the food you make doesn't look quite as good as those meticulously arranged by professional food stylist and retouched by creative photographers as in most cookbooks and magazines.

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* More than 200 creative, low-fat recipes for today's smaller households
* Unique two-column recipe format for hassle-free preparation
* Tips on shopping for one or two, and streamlining your kitchen
* Full nutrient analysis with every recipe
* Special chapter of delicious, no-fuss menus
* Plenty of 30-minute recipes-- plus meatless meals, divine desserts, tip-packed boxes and more


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Review of Diets Make You Fat: Eating Makes You Skinny (Paperback)

I read "Las Dietas Engordan, Comer Adelgaza" (Diets Make You Fat, Eating Makes You Skinny), and followed Dr. Bolio's diet. It's amazing! Not only you loose weight, you loose it in specific areas, so you get skinny but well shaped.
I liked his second book better "Que hacen los Malditos Flacos para estar Flacos"because it is easier to follow. I work, I have two little ones, and my life is extremely busy. I wish he could have an English version too.
If you have the time to prepare your meals, try his method in Diets Make You Fat.... you'll see AMAZING results soon enough to keep going and don't loose motivation.
I'm happy to see that he has a book written in English, b/c maybe I can find recipes that are easier to find in the States. Here I have problems finding "nopales" (cactus).
This diet really works, your fat will just melt. AND best of all, you are never hungry, in fact, you always feel full.


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Have you ever dreamed of a weight loss program where you can eat as much as you want of all those things that you crave and still lose excess body fat? This dream program is now yours. This is an ad libitum program where you lose fat because of what you eat and not because of what you limit. You will discover through personal experience that there is no need to reduce calories or limit food groups to eliminate excess body fat. You will also obtain targeted fat loss since more fat will be lost from the waistline than from other parts of the body. Even more important, you will learn to think, feel and act in a different way around food. No magical remedies are promised and no miracle pills are promoted. Only through a sensible program and disciplined attitude will you be able to permanently rid yourself of excess fat. The book is divided into four parts. The first part explains why traditional diets are useless for long term weight loss, and how they may even worsen the problem. The second part presents a general outline of proven ways to permanently lose excess fat. The third part introduces a program which will not only help you nourish your body and lose excess fat; it will also reshape you to express your maximum genetic potential. The last part answers frequent questions made by my patients in relationship to this program. The philosophy of this program is the following: It is not what you eat in excess but what you are lacking in your daily menu that ruins your perfect metabolic balance and favors accumulation of excess body fat.

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Review of The Diet Game: Playing for Life! (Paperback)

Found the book was easy to read and understand.By following the suggestions re foods, meals, etc., I was able to lose 25 pounds in three months and never felt that I was really on a restrictive diet.Both the Atkins and South Beach diets did nothing for me.Besides not losing any significant weight, I always felt hungry.

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The Diet Game is here to teach you how to eat! Marci Sloane is a practicing dietitian/nutritionist who will passionately and humorously encourage and motivate you to lose weight and stay healthy through rules of a game! Once you learn how to play there is no going back! The Diet Game brings you simple, straightforward techniques for permanent weight loss in a light and easy way. Marci Sloane uses her counseling experience and shares her secrets to successful weight loss with 30 days of practice menus, simple recipes and drug-free ways to prevent or treat conditions like cholesterol or diabetes with nutrition.

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Review of Good-carb Meals in Minutes, Revised Edition: A Three-Stage Plan to Permanent Weight Loss (Paperback)

If you have Linda's first book, Low Carb Meals in Minutes, with a green cover, don't buy this one.It's a re-print.Not that the recipies aren't fabulous--they are.Linda has a way of putting together a meal that is delicious, low-fat, low-carb, and it looks interesting on the plate.She offers useful tips and grocery lists with each recipe, which is a real time-saver.I cook one of these recipes each night and my husband doesn't realize how much healthier he's eating, but his clothes fit better.

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People have realized that to lose weight you don't have to cut out carbs completely. Linda Gassesheimer, an experienced nutritionist and health writer, not only offers you fantastic meals containing good carbs, but also handy hints on ingredients, shopping lists and helpful advice.

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Review of Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast: 150 Easy Meatless Recipes (Vegetarian Times , No 1) (Paperback)

This is an excellent cookbook for fast, low-fat vegetarian recipes. All of the recipes contain clear instructions and nutritional information per serving. Per serving, no recipe in the book is more than 10 grams of fat. Some of the recipes we have tried are: Quick Bean-and-Rice Burritos, Southwestern Vegetable Burritos, Fresh Noodles Lo Mein, Chinese Vegetables in Peanut Sauce, Sloppy Joes, Smoky White Bean Soup, Caramelized Onion and Fresh Vegetable Pizza, and Sesame Broccoli. All have been delicious. If you are looking for a quick, delicious, and basic vegetarian cookbook this book is for you. I would also recommend the other books in the Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast series as well as 1001 Low-Fat Recipes by Sue Spitler. You won't be disappointed.

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Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast If you've been searching for a cookbook to help you put delicious meatless meals on the table in a hurry, then look no further. The editors of Vegetarian Times magazine, the leading authorities on the vegetarian lifestyle, have compiled this delicious collection of 150 recipes, all of which can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. In fact, many of the recipes are easy enough to complete in just 15 or 20 minutes. Not just easy, all of the recipes in Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast are Low in Fat too. Of course, eating meatless meals is always healthful, but, as the Vegetarian Times editors explain, you still need to watch what you eat to stay fit and healthy. Light vegetarian cooking can be made simple by cutting back on eggs, using Low-Fat cheeses, sautÉing with olive oil instead of butter, and trying healthy cooking techniques like grilling, broiling, roasting, and steaming, all of which bring out the best flavors in your food. Whether you're a Long-time vegetarian or vegan Looking for some exciting new and easy recipes to try, or a "part-time" vegetarian just trying to eat meatless meals a Few times a week for better health, this is the book for you. Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast is a timesaving cookbook that will make anyone, even beginner cooks, Feel at home in the kitchen. Sample Recipes

• Caribbean Bean Burgers
• Sesame Broccoli
• Mexican Lasagna
• Vegan Caesar Salad
• Black Bean Flautas
• Pesto Mashed Potatoes
• Tandoori-Style Chickpeas
• Indonesian Fried Rice
• Six Vegetable Couscous

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Review of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low-Carb Meals (Paperback)

The book contains a reasonable number of recipes and lots of 'hints' that if you've done ANY reading about low carbohydrate eating, will be superfluous.

The recipes run the gamut of carb counts, though I thought that the bulk of them were much higher carb than is helpful.Following the suggestions in this book and the recipes, it wouldn't be all that hard to hit 80-100++ grams of carb per day... which is simply TOO HIGH for many people who are following low carb lifestyles.

Many recipes call for sugar, white flour, semi-sweet chocolate and cornstarch.Come ON... those are NOT "low carb" ingredients.

This is more or less a repackaged low fat/lower cal cookbook with "low carb" thrown on the cover to try to generate some market share.My copy is being donated to a charity, it isn't worth the space on the shelf for someone interested in real "low carb" cooking.

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Delicious recipes for the low-carb cook. Today's most popular diets rely on cutting down on carbs, but most cooks have difficulty finding scrumptious low-carb alternatives. Enter cookbook authors Lucy Beale and Sandy Couvillon-with more than 330 mouth-watering recipes for the diehard dieter that will appeal to the whole family and are easy to make.

- Includes meal-planning information and charts
- Provides important nutritional information


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Review of Cooking Light Complete Cookbook: A Fresh New Way to Cook (Book & CD-ROM) (Ring-bound)

Great variety of tasty recipes.Easy to prepare.
Recipes are easy to follow and ingredients are most often in my pantry.

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It's here! The most comprehensive Cooking Light collection of healthy and tasty recipes ever combined in one cookbook is now available in a kitchen-friendly ring-binder format, complete with 20 tabbed dividers, page lifters, and a bonus recipe chapter.
Shrink-wrapped and specially packaged, the Cooking Light Complete Cookbook also has a bonus gift tucked into the front pocket: a free interactive DVD with 100 menu ideas, recipes, shopping lists, and how-to video clips inspired by the popular "Dinner Tonight" column in the magazine.
Serving up a whopping 1,200 health-conscious, tasty recipes, 630 inspiring photographs, 750 kitchen secrets and shortcuts, plus 50 menus for everyday cooking and holiday entertaining, Cooking Light Complete Cookbook is THE most comprehensive collection ever by Cooking Light, America's leading epicurean magazine and trusted authority on healthy cooking.
Features:

Handy new ring-binder format with dividers and page lifters plus FREE interactive DVD

Bonus In Season recipe chapter features seasonal recipes and menus that highlight the Cooking Light way of life--cooking with nutritious whole foods that make it from the produce stand to your dinner table with ease

The hardcover edition, the All-New Complete Cooking Light Cookbook, is a 2007 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Awards winner

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Review of Southwest Lite: Full-Flavored, Healthy Cooking (Paperback)

What a surprise to see such a creative Southwest cookbook.The recipes are not only healthy but sparkle with the zesty flavors of "red rock country."I made the soft-cheesy crackers Wiseman calls "Devil's Kisses" and was dazzled with the great flavor and the zesty touch of chipotle heat, caught me off guard. Indeed a pleasant surprise. As for the photography, what more appealing photos could you ask for. Whomever this fellow Chris Marchetti is he sure knows how to take food shots.This book should be on the shelves and in the kitchens for a long time.I hope Wiseman does another.Pennigan

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The lite side of Southwest cooking, including nutritional information

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Review of 500 More Low-Carb Recipes: 500 All New Recipes From Around the World [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback)

How do I love Dana Carpender in a completely platonic low carb life saver kind of way? Let me count the ways. Her new cookbook is fabulous. If you don't have it, you simply must get it. So many great looking recipes. As soon as my copy arrived, I read it cover to cover and am about to read it again. We are trying a different recipe every night. We have tried several already and they are very good. We're gonna have another one tonight. I have all of her cookbooks and this one is fab. Her books offer a lot of variety of flavors, which is essential to keeping any way of eating interesting. I'm trying to broaden my taste horizens, and her books give me lots of options. I use her cookbooks everyday. I recommend them all the time, but I don't loan them out. I would be lost if I did! She makes low carb low effort, which makes my life significantly easier. Thanks Dana!


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If you've thought about quitting your low-carb lifestyle, it's most likely because you're bored - you just want a really, truly, interesting meal for a change. Problem solved! You and low-carbers like you made 500 Low-Carb Recipes a best-seller, so here are 500 more, and they're better than ever. You'll find flavors from all around the world: Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Irish, Caribbean, Japanese, Moroccan, Italian, and Cajun, just to name a few. Here you will find the collected culinary wisdom of hundreds of people who have embraced low-carb cooking and learned just how wonderful it can be.
From quick and easy recipes for family dinners to new side dishes to go with those steaks and chops to festive foods to make the holidays enjoyable without blowing your program, we have it all:
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps * Crema di Mascherpone * Mexican Cabbage Soup * Shrimp and Artichoke "Risotto" * French Toasty Eggs * Crab-stuffed Poblano Peppers * Sesame-Almond Napa Slaw * Chili Relleno Casserole * Baked Sole in Creamy Curry Sauce * Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad * Tuscan Soup * Zucchini Lasagna * Easy Low-Carb Fudge * and much, much more
So quit with the boring food already! You'll never know just how great healthy low-carb foods can taste - and how much variety you can have - until you try 500 More Low-Carb Recipes!

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Review of The Low-Carb Cookbook (Mass Market Paperback)

I fell in love at page 13. Fran M. has written many other cookbooks and read even more; she is truly a gourmand.Now she's discovered low-carb! This book is a must for the low carb kitchen: A great foreword with themedical lowdown on low-carb; a section on "the low carb gurus"comparing and contrasting Atkins, Zone, Protein Power, etc; a great"Panty" section telling what to throw out of your cupboards (orgive away); how to entertain non-low-carb'ing friends; this book is filledwithuseful sections. Oh, and the recipes!I started this diet eatingcheese, meat, and meat with cheese on it.What variety I've found here!Some recipes are more exotic, and some suited for "weekday"cooking.Desserts!Strawberry gelati! Cheesecake!Chocolate mousse! (Imay have to get that ice-cream maker).
THANK YOU!(Could the nextedition have photos please? And a longer index?)Note: The"Sources" section with where to get low-carb pantry staples isworth it alone!



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Review of Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (Paperback)

I'm a real Stella fan as you can read by my review of his first book.Either one will give you the basics to shed the pounds and keep them off with sensible low-carb life, not counting, but shopping wise and cooking really good food that'll work.

Again, my fascination and usage of George's books are especially for breakfast and lunch and snacks, for these and maybe you are the toughest for this reviewer to keep it creative and healthy.This collection is like his first, just outstanding.You'll enjoy such as: Riviera Omelet (with prochiutto or Parma; Southwestern Breakfast Bites; Cinanamon Toast Pancakes!!!!; Chirstian's Banana Bread Muffins; Uncle Al's Sausage and Peppers Casserole; Kim's Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemony White Wine Sauce; Thai Scallop and Prawn Stir-Fry;Roasted Pecan and Herb-Crusted Salmon; Forzen Custard Ice Cream.

Did I mention great Entrees and Desserts as well!Each recipe is not only given the needful nutrition breakouts and good instructions, but each further has "Make It Memorable" and "Healthful Hint" sections.These are really neat, as it has other menu recipe ideas and differences with those on rapid diet descent.

With some nice color photos and all the aids you'll need to keep on low-carb track, this is nice resource for our culinary time.



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Review of Living Low-Carb: The Complete Guide to Long Term Low-Carb Dieting (Paperback)

I really enjoyed reading and frequently refer to Fran McCullough's previous low-carb book, The Low-Carb Cookbook. This second book on the subject is already proving just as useful to me. The excellent informationin it is completely accessible because the author's writing style issmooth, down-to-earth and as pleasant an experience as a chat with a goodfriend. Another major plus is that the layout of the book itself as a wholeis extremely well organized. There is a clear table of contents, anextensive list of sources for low-carb living (many conveniently on theWeb), a bibliography and an index. The first four of the book's sixsegments deal with living the low-carb lifestyle:(1) Why are we doing thisanyway? (benefits of low-carb living); (2) Secret weapons (for maintainingthe low-carb lifestyle); (3) Troubleshooting (blowing it, plannedindulgences, snacks, eating out, holidays, on the road, hitting a plateau,thyroid troubles, etc.); (4) Special situations (vegetarianism, diabetes,pregnancy and nursing). The fifth section contains extensive informationabout what to have in your kitchen (spices, food labels, bread, soy, fakesugar). The final section is 240 pages of new recipes to add to theexcellent ones in her first book.
I agree with the other reviewers thatone of the most refreshing things about Fran McCullough is that she is notposing as a diet guru. She is an "ordinary" person in that she isnot a doctor or nutritionist who came up with a particular diet and ishawking it as the salvation of all. She has tried the diet herself over along period of time and found it has conferred many benefits to her health.And as a writer and cookbook editor, she has read carefully and analyzedthe latest books and studies on the subject of low-carb living. She reportson her findings and conclusions about these books and studies clearly,concisely, and extremely helpfully. I found her section on thyroidespecially useful. It was one of the best and most accurate statements ofthyroid information I have read in the recent past (it is a subject I readabout extensively when a very near relative of my age developed a seriousthyroid problem).
I believe low-carbers, either new to this diet or oldhands like me, will find this book well worth owning, a ready reference towhich you will refer again and again. I have taken extensive notes from thebook listing for myself suggestions she gave I found extremely pertinent tome for food, supplements and sources for both which I plan to follow up onin the very near future.



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