The Complete Idiot's Guide to High-Fiber Cooking
The Complete Idiot's Guide to High-Fiber Cooking

Author: Liz Scott

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-12-02

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1440697485

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to High-fiber Cooking
The Complete Idiot's Guide to High-fiber Cooking

Author: Liz Scott

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781592578207

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Increasingly, research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, and other serious ailments. Moreover, a high-fiber diet helps with weight loss and can keep a person regular. The American Dietetic Association recommends that adults eat 25 to 35 grams of fiber daily. However, the typical American adult eats between 10 and 15 grams of fiber each day, while many adults eat much less. It's not easy to get that much fiber in your diet without a dedicated cookbook to show the way. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to High-Fiber Cooking, readers will find- A grocery list of what to stock in your pantry. Information on the types of fiber and what foods contain the highest amounts. Recipes for delicious high-fiber breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and deserts. Tips on working fiber in to foods you like that aren't high in or that lack fiber.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking

Author: Liz Scott

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-07-18

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1101585773

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to DASH Diet Cooking
The Complete Idiot's Guide to DASH Diet Cooking

Author: Deirdre Rawlings ND, Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1101585757

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

Author: Barbara Forsberg

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-10-05

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1615644865

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking, 2nd Edition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking, 2nd Edition

Author: Ellen Brown

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-10-02

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1440626138

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Cooking
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Cooking

Author: Jean Duane

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-11-02

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1101464658

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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.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

Author: Chef Stephanie Green

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 110144584X

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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