From Publishers Weekly
Those looking for a detailed plan for healthier eating will find a lot to like in this cookbook from Good Housekeeping. Jibrin, the dietician author of The Supermarket Diet, and co-writer Westmoreland offer a rich selection of dishes well within the range of home cooks with a focus on flavor and ease of preparation. Readers who wish to follow the diet to the letter will find a host of menu plans, including options for vegetarian and low-sodium dieters. The authors encourage readers to target daily caloric limits as opposed to counting fat grams or carbs, and include suggestions for daily servings for various food groups and nutritional information for each dish. A varied collection of dishes ranging from Multigrain Pancakes and Spinach and Jack Cheese Bread Pudding to a classic Caesar Salad and Chicken Mole ensure dieters won't get bored. As its title suggests, none of the recipes call for hard-to-find ingredients. Homemade sticklers may bristle at the inclusion of ingredients such as a jar of salsa in Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili, but those looking to cut calories without sacrificing flavor will find this a valuable resource.
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Let Good Housekeeping hold your hand, guiding you as you prepare tasty diet-friendly meals! Remember: people who eat at home tend to be thinner than those who eat out often. Even those who don’t feel comfortable in the kitchen can easily make these recipes, which have all been triple-tested in the magazine’s acclaimed kitchens. Most of the recipes take no more than 20 minutes from stove to table—less time than picking up calorie-laden take-out. And they’re also nutritious, so they not only help you drop pounds, but also could lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments.
But of course, vitamins and minerals don’t lure dieters to the table: taste does, and these dishes are absolutely delicious. Meals such as Asparagus, Red Potato, and Romano Frittata; Salmon with Tomato-Olive Relish; Steak and Pepper Tortillas, and Tortellini with Zucchini and Radicchio are as palate-pleasing as they are weight-reducing. And leave room for desserts like Apricot Soufflé and Seattle Cappuccino Angel Food Cake.
Both veterans of the plan and newcomers will find this cookbook—which summarizes all the Supermarket Diet basics—invaluable!
