Harriet Roth's Cholesterol Control Cookbook


Book Description

The classic low-cholesterol cookbook with more than 350 easy-to-prepare, healthy, gourmet recipes If you're feeling deprived, bored, or turned off by diet food, think about such delectable treats as Orange-glazed Cornish Hens, Cajun Blackened Redfish, Chocoholic's Chocolate Cake, and many other inspired specialties. Harriet Roth, nutritionist, author, and former director of the Pritikin Longevity Center Cooking School, provides more than 350 low-cholesterol, low-fat recipes for breakfasts, lunches, brunches, dinners, appetizers, desserts, and more. This updated edition of her classic cookbook includes: • Thirty new delicious recipes • More than 100 menu plans • Nutritional information on statins and other cholesterol-lowering treatments, trans fats, and other dietary research • Invaluable tips on converting your favorite recipes into low-cholesterol, low-fat versions • Nutritional contents for cholesterol, total fat, trans fat, saturated fat, fiber, sodium, and calories for each recipe This gourmet-quality, nutrition-oriented cookbook lets cholesterol watchers know exactly what they should and should not eat—providing savory recipes that are dedicated to your health. Bon appétit! "Roth does an exemplary job!"—The Washington Post




Harriet Roth's Fat Counter


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The revised edition of Harriet Roth's bestselling Fat Counter—now with updated material on trans fats, carbs, and sugar! Americans have more food choices and more to watch out for than ever. Research suggests that trans-fat, carbohydrates, and sugar can be major diet-busters. It's key to cut down on dietary fat and saturated fat in particular, and watch food labels. In this third revised edition of her bestselling guide, Harriet Roth provides guidelines for identifying and eliminating the foods that will make you fat—without giving up the pleasure of delicious dining. It includes: • New categories for trans fats, sugars, and carbs • Helpful information for diabetics, plus glycemic index • Updated fast food and restaurant section • Weight-loss tips • Expanded listings of frozen foods and new products • Invaluable information on cholesterol, saturated fat, fat percentages, and sodium • Personalized charts with formulas for figuring out your ideal fat and calorie intakes • And more... MORE THAN FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD!




Harriet Roth's Fat Counter (Revised Edition)


Book Description

The revised edition of Harriet Roth's bestselling Fat Counter—now with updated material on trans fats, carbs, and sugar! Americans have more food choices and more to watch out for than ever. Research suggests that trans-fat, carbohydrates, and sugar can be major diet-busters. It's key to cut down on dietary fat and saturated fat in particular, and watch food labels. In this third revised edition of her bestselling guide, Harriet Roth provides guidelines for identifying and eliminating the foods that will make you fat—without giving up the pleasure of delicious dining. It includes: • New categories for trans fats, sugars, and carbs • Helpful information for diabetics, plus glycemic index • Updated fast food and restaurant section • Weight-loss tips • Expanded listings of frozen foods and new products • Invaluable information on cholesterol, saturated fat, fat percentages, and sodium • Personalized charts with formulas for figuring out your ideal fat and calorie intakes • And more... MORE THAN FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD!




Calories and Carbohydrates


Book Description

Now readers can take the guesswork out of calorie intake--and lose weight as they never have before! Whether their goal is five or 50 pounds, this dictionary listing of over 8,500 brand names and basic foods with their calorie and carbohydrate counts is the smart and safe way to keeping trim while eating healthy!




DHEA


Book Description

DHEA is a hormone that your body produces in abundance when you are young and less and less as you age. Medical researchers have discovered that this hormone, sold over the counter in drugstores and health food stores, may not only put the brakes on aging, but can also leave you looking and feeling better than you have in years. Now this comprehensive guide explains all of the latest research on how DHEA may help you.




Your Personal Nutritionist


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Let nationally renowned nutritionist Dr. Blonz guide you to a healthier future. In this comprehensive, easy-to-use handbook, Dr. Blonz advises the most effective ways that antioxidants--the body's natural protectors--can reduce the risks of heart disease, cancer, strokes and immune disorders.




Appetizers, Desserts and Baked Goods


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These revised and enlarged editions are available for the first time ever in mass-market editions, the Joy of Cooking Vol. 1: Main Course Dishes and Joy of Cooking Vol. 2: Appetizers, Desserts & Baked Goods feature hundreds of new recipes and cooking tips as well as the enduring favorites. For the beginning cook or the seasoned chef, Joy of Cooking shows how to present food correctly and charmingly, from the simplest to the most formal service. -- Joy of Cooking is for both beginning and experienced cooks -- These are the only mass market cookbooks of its kind -- The finest basic cookbook available. A masterpiece of clarity -- Craig Claiborne -- Covers the entire gamut of kitchen procedures...easy to use -- James Beard




Weight Management for Type II Diabetes


Book Description

Take control of your weight--and your diabetes. Managing your weight is critical when you have diabetes. In fact, losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds can improve diabetes control. With this innovative book, you can manage your weight and your diabetes by making gradual lifestyle changes you'll be able to live with for the rest of your life--like following a low-fat meal plan, becoming more active, and managing stress. Weight Management for Type II Diabetes will help you assess habits, teach you techniques of behavior change, and motivate you to find the support you need to manage both diabetes and your weight. This interactive guide takes you through the steps of developing a personalized plan that considers your lifestyle, personality, family situation, and wants and needs. Authors Jackie Labat, MS, RD, CDE, and Annette Maggi, MS, RD, will help you: * Set reasonable goals * Keep pace with an exercise program * Design your own meal plan * Handle special occasions * Manage stress * Learn to deal with lapses The book also provides fat and calorie counts, grocery shopping tips, and a lesson in low-fat cooking.