Full-color compendium of Italian, French, Chinese, Thai, and Indian recipes.

    John McDougall, bestselling author and creator of the nationally renowned diet and exercise program at the St. Helena Hospital in Deer Park, California, introduces his remarkable twelve-day plan. Building on the idea that the traditional meat-rich American diet is hazardous to our health, Dr. McDougall has developed a medically sound, low-fat, starch-based diet that not only facilitates weight loss but also reverses serious illness, without drugs, and provides a broad range of dramatic and lasting health benefits. Step-by-step, he takes you through his revolutionary new program, providing:Over 130 easy-to-prepare recipesDelicious day-by-day menusSuggestions for healthful dining outPlus a comprehensive listing of health problems from arthritis to ulcer disease, comparing the traditional, often drastic medical approach and The McDougall Program's nutritionally based alternative.

    With the right foods you can lose weight permanently without restrictive diets, prevent and reverse heart disease, and reduce your chances of contracting many types of cancer.

    delicious and healthful, and made in only 3-5 minutes, from the freshest and most nourishing ingredients. Creamy texture, low allergenic, high in usable protein, vitamins, and minerals. A few of the zestful beverages in this bright, new book: Velvety Vanilla Cashew, Mocha Mint Almond, Caramel Date Pecan, Blackberry Banana Walnut, Sweet Pear n' Pine Nut, Minty Carob Pumpkin Seed, Lemon Coconut Cashew, and dozens more! Illustrated. Candia Lea Cole is a prize-winning chef and caterer; an instructor in healthful cuisine.

    From soups to salads, sandwiches to crepes, breads to sweetmeats, The Savory Way reflects Deborah Madison's personal brand of contemporary vegetarianism.

    Try Ghandi's Spicy Chapatis and Gujarati-Style carrot salad.