Low-Carb Gourmet


Karen Barnaby - 2003
    Eat well. That's always been my philosophy, Karen Barnaby says. I've just translated it into low-carbing. Anyone who is currently on-or contemplating embarking upon-one of the many low-carb diets will find The Low-Carb Gourmet to be a goldmine of recipes, tips, and inspiration.The first sophisticated low-carb cookbook on the market from acclaimed chef Karen Barnaby, who has lost 70 pounds through low-carb eating.Over the past few years, low-carb high-protein diets have changed the way America eats. But how much steak, bacon, and cheese can a person eat? Low-carbers have been looking for a cookbook that will give them the variety, sophistication, and sublime taste sensations that the true food lover craves-and yet will allow them to reap the weight-loss and health benefits of low-carb eating.In The Low-Carb Gourmet, award-winning Canadian cookbook author Karen Barnaby, executive chef of the famed Fish House in Vancouver, applies her carb-cutting techniques to sophisticated dishes, including soups, snacks, sauces, main dishes, and even spectacular sweets. The 250 recipes range from Prawns with Peppery Garlic Vinaigrette, Guacamole, and Pancetta Wrapped Salmon with Red Wine Butter to Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing, Daikon Radish, Chinese Cabbage and Tofu Soup, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Tiramisu. The author reveals some secrets to low-carb shopping and offers expertadvice on meal planning for special occasions.

The Ultimate Tea Guide: A Detailed List of 60+ Tea Varieties, including Health Benefits & Steeping Recommendations


Kathleen Rao - 2014
    Everybody wants to live long while feeling good and looking amazing. This universal desire has led to the introduction of countless beauty products, many of which are expensive yet ineffective. But in the midst of these hullabaloos, there is something that actually can help you achieve a longer, healthier, and happier life – and it’s all natural too. Research has revealed that drinking different types of tea has a way of altering cellular count and health in the body thus improving your health while at the same time slowing down the natural process of aging. Tea has also been found to be a good stimulant and helps to calm and revitalize the nervous system. Everyone should consider including different types of teas in their day-to-day life so as to enjoy the amazing benefits. Remember, different types of teas have different health benefits and therefore you should seek to familiarize yourself with a range of teas in order to seek out and appreciate the type that will next fill your cup and grace your tongue. This book contains a detailed list of more than 60 different tea varieties for you to use as a reference guide as you build your own pantry tea selection.

Our Quirky Pot Luck Recipes


Katy Ardans - 2012
    With a small budget, a few hours of preparation, and some late-night cooking, we put together a down-sized Top Chef potluck competition — save for the fame, sweating and nervous breakdowns.As potlucks were created in the nature of giving, it seems only right to want to share our recipes — and some tips on setting up the event — with fellow food lovers.

Hidden In Paris -- The Cookbook


Corine Gantz - 2012
    Originally created for the readers of the novel Hidden in Paris, this cookbook features twenty delicious dishes described in the novel, mouth-watering photography of food (and of Paris!) excerpts from the novel, and funny stories.The recipes in the cookbook are mostly traditional French comfort food, easy to prepare and easy to love. The cookbook is intended as an ideal download before a trip to France, especially for those whose idea of the French experience includes shopping at markets and preparing local dishes.

The Daniel Cure: The Daniel Fast Way to Vibrant Health


Susan Gregory - 2013
    This fast is similar to a 'purified' vegan diet; in addition to the exclusion of all animal products, no additives, preservatives, sweeteners, caffeine, alcohol, white flour, or processed foods are allowed. With the Daniel Fast people can eat as much Daniel-Fast-friendly food as they would like. Though most people begin the Daniel Fast for a spiritual purpose, many are amazed by the physical transformation that takes place. Many with high cholesterol experience a drop to healthy levels; people who have wrestled with weight issues are suddenly able to lose the pounds. The vast majority of participants following the Daniel Fast report a general sense of well-being and increased energy. Recent published scientific studies of the Daniel Fast have confirmed these findings, with additional benefits, such as a reduction in systemic inflammation, a reduction in blood pressure, and an improvement in antioxidant defenses.The Daniel Cure will help readers take the next step by focusing on the health benefits of the Daniel Fast. By following the advice in this book, readers will convert the Daniel Fast from a once-a-year spiritual discipline into a new way of life that can begin any time of the year. In a nation suffering an epidemic of obesity and its resulting ills, The Daniel Cure may be just what the Great Physician ordered.The Daniel Cure includes a 21-Day Daniel Cure Devotional, four chapters detailing the lifestyle diseases of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation, eleven chapters of recipes and meal planning advice, a recipe index, complete nutritional guidance, and an appendix detailing 'The Science behind the Daniel Fast.'

Frugal Gourmet Ideas: Secrets to Saving Thousands in the Kitchen


Charmaine Gerber - 2012
    Despite her frugalness in the kitchen her family is well fed and they enjoy healthy, delicious meals every time.The secret according to Charmaine is simple “It is a combination of smart planning, shopping and cooking. It isn’t rocket science, but if you follow my guide, I will show you hundreds of tips that will save you thousands of dollars in the kitchen every year and also leave your family healthier as a result. The choice is yours, you can harness all of my tips and save even more money or select which tips are right for you and still enjoy significant savings.”Just a sample of the many techniques covered in the book are:Her system of selecting meat and produce that ensures you get both healthier food and enjoy significant savings as a result.Tips for stocking and storing produce to maximise your savings and ensures that your food maintains as much quality as possible over time. Tips to turn boring leftovers into exciting lunches that your kids will look forward to eating. Included are a number of recipes and ideas to work with.A comprehensive guide for how long you can store each type of food so you can plan out months in advance.Bonus 30+ recipes for delicious, healthy meals that won’t bite your purse (or your wallet).If you are looking for a way to give your family healthier meals, save time and also save thousands of dollars a year in the process, this is the book for you.Pick up your copy today.Also By Charmaine GerberConfessions of a Coupon Fashionista

Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day


Leanne Brown - 2011
    government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program informally known as food stamps? The answer is surprisingly well: Broiled Tilapia with Lime, Spicy Pulled Pork, Green Chile and Cheddar Quesadillas, Vegetable Jambalaya, Beet and Chickpea Salad—even desserts like Coconut Chocolate Cookies and Peach Coffee Cake. In addition to creating nutritious recipes that maximize every ingredient and use economical cooking methods, Ms. Brown gives tips on shopping; on creating pantry basics; on mastering certain staples—pizza dough, flour tortillas—and saucy extras that make everything taste better, like spice oil and tzatziki; and how to make fundamentally smart, healthful food choices.Download a free PDF copy at http://www.leannebrown.ca/cookbooks

A Lighter Way to Bake


Lorraine Pascale - 2013
    Lorraine reinvents traditional favourites (her amazing brownies) but shows us neat shortcuts to cut the fat or the sugar-without losing any of the flavour. They are goodies with goodness. Each recipe has a comparison with a standard version so you can see just how much better for you Lorraine's way is. A perfect Christmas gift for every baker in your life - or buy it for yourself to have an indulgent but healthy Christmas.

21-Day Tummy: The Revolutionary Diet that Soothes and Shrinks Any Belly Fast


Liz Vaccariello - 2013
    You'll whittle your middle and discover which foods protect you from the main causes of digestive discomfort.Say good-bye to your grumbling belly and start feeling good again. Let the 21-Day Tummy show you how! Inside you'll find:An easy-to-follow 21-day eating plan that minimizes shocking Belly Bully foods that cause discomfort and weight gain, while piling on soothing Belly Buddy foods. more than 50 scrumptious recipes such as Tomato-Ginger Flank Steak, Chunky Chicken Couscous, Twice-Baked Potato with Pepper Hash, and Almost-Pumpkin Mini Pies. inspirational stories and advice from real readers who tried the plan—one lost 19 pounds, another 4 ½ belly inches, and everyone improved their digestive symptoms in just 3 weeks! an optional equipment-free workout plan that helps to both sculpt and sooth your stomach with a mix of core strengthening, walking, and yoga. 21-Day Tummy is a fun, easy guide to healthy eating that will have a smaller, healthier you feeling better than, well, possibly ever!

Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting


Darya Pino Rose - 2009
    Foodist is a new approach to healthy eating that focuses on what you like to eat, rather than what you should or shouldn’t eat, while teaching you how to make good decisions, backed up by an understanding of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting is filled with tips on food shopping, food prep, cooking, and how to pick the right restaurants and make smart menu choices.

Frugal Cooking With Beans: Over 40 Deliciously Simple Bean Recipes Using Dry & Canned Beans


Sally Thomas - 2014
    And did I mention delicious? Yes, they are delicious and many times don't even need meat to make them so. So many varied flavors - You're sure to find one that's your favorite. This book has over 40 delicious & simple recipes - each with a full-color picture - most having both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions. Soups, salads, breakfast dishes, casseroles, appetizers, snacks - so many ways you can use beans to add flavor and nutrition as well as help ease the strain on your pocketbook. Learn how to properly soak, how to convert from canned beans to dry if your recipe calls for dry (and vice versa). Plus a couple of my favorite bread recipes that were handed down from my mother to accompany your beans. Whether you're stocking up on beans for future emergencies, a vegetarian looking for more bean options, someone looking to save money on your food budget, or you just love beans - This book is for you! Here are some of the recipes you'll find inside: * Lentil Cakes * Tuna & Bean Salad * Chili Con Carne * 3-Cheese Pinto Stuffed Mushrooms * Chicken Bean Pot Pie * Tomato Basil Black Bean Soup * Black-Eyed Pea Salad * White Bean Gravy * Hashbrown Casserole With Beans * Pasta Fazool * Polenta & Pinto Porridge * And many more 43 recipes in all - plus the bonus bread recipes to go along with your beans!

THE FITNESS CHEF: Eat What You Like & Lose Weight For Life - The infographic guide to the only diet that works


Graeme Tomlinson - 2019
    You just need this book. Graeme Tomlinson, a.k.a. The Fitness Chef, has amassed over half a million instagram followers thanks to his myth-busting health-and-diet infographics.In his first book, this simple visual guide, you will discover: how to lose weight and keep it off forever; why you don’t need a complicated new diet, slimming-club rules or a personal trainer; How you can still eat everything you love and feel great about it.The good news is: you don’t need to ban foods (you can still eat your favourite biscuits) or stop eating food groups (enjoy carbs, fats and sugar). After reading this book you will be able to make informed food choices for the rest of your life and succeed at any weight-loss goal.Forget the confusing diet myths – carbs don’t make you fat! You don’t need intermittent fasting, keto or special diet foods!Understand the facts and empower yourself to make informed food choices for the rest of your life.Enjoy Graeme’s quick, low-calorie meal ideas and affordable food swaps and get to know the calorie counts for commonly consumed foods and drinks.You already have a diet, you just need to get to know it better.

365 Days of Clean Eating Recipes


Emma Katie - 2016
    Your body can become sluggish and your mind can stop functioning properly as well – fatigue, not being able to focus properly, all of these are effects of a diet that lacks nutrients. Your body and mind failing on you is the worst feeling ever!But it’s time to get back on track! Change your lifestyle today by eating food that it’s close to its natural state, food that has more nutrients than chemicals. This book contains everything you need to get you started on that! From an easy-to-understand explanation of what clean eating is, to a whole range of recipes, the information found between these pages is enough to offer you a good start towards an improved health, more energy and better state of mind.Wait no more! Get your copy today and enjoy recipes like: overnight chia pudding, quinoa crusted quiche, creamy avocado soup, bouillabaisse, tomato fish bake, chimichurri salmon or apricot galette and amaretto baked pears!Eating over-processed food or junk food can have a negative impact on your mind and body over time. Your body can become sluggish and your mind can stop functioning properly as well – fatigue, not being able to focus properly, all of these are effects of a diet that lacks nutrients. Your body and mind failing on you is the worst feeling ever!But it’s time to get back on track! Change your lifestyle today by eating food that it’s close to its natural state, food that has more nutrients than chemicals. This book contains everything you need to get you started on that! From an easy-to-understand explanation of what clean eating is, to a whole range of recipes, the information found between these pages is enough to offer you a good start towards an improved health, more energy and better state of mind. Wait no more! Get your copy today and enjoy recipes like: overnight chia pudding, quinoa crusted quiche, creamy avocado soup, bouillabaisse, tomato fish bake, chimichurri salmon or apricot galette and amaretto baked pears!

28 Days of Clean Eating: The Healthy Way to Kick Dieting Forever


Sonoma Press - 2014
    Now Clean Meal Planning Is, Too. The beauty of eating clean is that it just makes sense--fresh, whole foods are by nature delicious and nutritious. If only deciding what to cook for breakfast, lunch, and dinner were as simple. Now it is, with a 28-day meal plan developed by the creators of New York Times bestsellerClean Eating Made Simple. In these pages, you'll find: Weekly menus of breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes--even snacks and dessert Grocery shopping lists and the exact amounts you'll need to buy for the week. No waste! Prep ahead tips to make a week's worth of cooking completely doable. These 150 recipes prove that when you consume the best ingredients in sensible amounts, you don't need to take extreme measures to cut fat, calories, and sugar. It's never been easier to start and stick to clean eating--and clean your plate in the process. Recipes include: Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce * Beef and Goat Cheese Quesadillas * Vietnamese Tofu Lettuce Wraps * Grilled Scallops with Mango Salsa and Grilled Zucchini * Braised Pork Loin with Dried Figs and Roasted Asparagus * Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Stew * Carrot Cake Cupcakes, and much more!

The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook: Simple Recipes to Make Healthy Eating Delicious


Toby Amidor - 2018
    That’s why registered dietitian nutritionist and bestselling healthy cookbook author, Toby Amidor, created The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook. With truly simple 5-ingredient recipes—many of which are ready to eat in 30 minutes or require just one cooking vessel—The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook is your solution to eating healthy on a hectic schedule.Your complete healthy cookbook for hassle-free, nutritious meals, The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook contains: 150 no-fuss recipes using only 5 easy-to-find main ingredients per meal Quick, no-mess meals requiring only 30-minutes to make or one-pot Healthy cooking bonus tips including meal planning guidelines and grocery shopping advice that are unique to this healthy cookbook A healthy cookbook with a simple solution to nutritious meals—The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook helps you eat well even when you’re busy.