Light & Healthy Cook BookCholesterol, fiber, saturated fats-these terms, once only known to nutritionists, have become commomplace in most peoples' vocabulary. Joggers, cyclists, and other sports enthusiasts poplulate the landscape in growing numbers. More than ever before, diet and fitness have become concerns of health-concsious individuals everywhere. The book opens with the basics of good nutrition, the amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals you really need. To help you create balanced meals, you'll find a chart of the basic food groups, an explanation of dietary guidelines, a week of sample menus, and ideas for cutting down on fat and cholesterol. |
Contents
APPENDIX | 6 |
Facts on Fiber Cholesterol | 13 |
The Key to Fitness | 20 |
Diet Personal Profile | 23 |
Substitutions for Reducing | 27 |
APPETIZERS | 36 |
Guiltfree Snacking | 40 |
SOUPS | 48 |
PASTA | 132 |
Keeping Food Fresh | 136 |
GRAINS | 148 |
Great Grains | 152 |
Basic Legume Cookery | 160 |
VEGETABLES | 164 |
Adding Flavor Without | 168 |
BREADS | 176 |
Wholesome Sand | 52 |
SALADS | 64 |
MEATS | 80 |
POULTRY | 96 |
SEAFOOD | 112 |
Microwaving Seafood | 124 |
DESSERTS | 184 |
Fresh Fruit Finales | 188 |
Beverage Spectaculars | 196 |
FOOD FUN | 200 |
MENUS FOR | 210 |
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