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Manufacturer: Piatkus Brand: Elliot, Rose

Finally, the diet vegetarians have been waiting for. Have you been feeling left out lately? Many is the vegetarian or vegan who has watched their meat-eating friends with envy as they followed the Atkins diet and the pounds dropped off. There's no doubt about it: a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet really does work. But what about vegetarians and vegans? Is it possible to follow a high-protein diet without the fry-ups or the meat? And can it really be a healthy way of life? The answer to all these questions is a resounding 'yes'. Top vegetarian cookery writer Rose Elliot has devised an easy to follow, meat-free answer to the Atkins diet. Scientifically formulated to make your metabolism stop burning carbs and start burning fat, her diet helps you to lose weight and make carb cravings, mood swings and energy lows a thing of the past. With over 80 delicious, mouth-watering recipes, top tips for losing weight and staying slim, carbohydrate counters, menu plans and an explanation of why the diet works, this is the must-have book for any vegetarian or vegan who wants to lose weight.

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter Brand: Eckhardt, Linda West/ Defoyd, Katherine West

End food boredom and diet burnout with more than 400 sophisticated, low-carbohydrate dinners that are bursting with flavor--and on the table in under 30 minutes!Hundreds of thousands have embraced the low-carbohydrate lifestyle finding that a diet based on lean protein, fruits, and vegetables and less dependent on simple carbohydrates has helped them look and feel better. But a monotonous menu of steak and salad or expensive, additive-laden prepared foods has been the undoing of many a successful diet regimen.The solution? Linda West Eckhardt and Katherine West DeFoyd have devised more than 100 protein-rich, low-carbohydrate dinners that will satisfy even the most demanding diners. Drawing on their experiences as award-winning cookbook authors, Eckhardt and DeFoyd have developed a tempting range of high-protein meals that are quick enough to make on a weeknight but elegant enough to share with guests -- and so delicious they'll never know they've been shortchanged on carbohyd rates, fat, and calories.Each entree in The High-Protein Cookbook * Provides at least 30 grams of protein, yet is light on fat and calories.* Is styled for two people but can easily be doubled or tripled* Uses short lists of fresh, healthful ingredients* Is based on simple cooking techniques requiring no special equipment* Avoids "artificial" products and flavorings* Contains reasonable amounts of high-quality protein balanced by ample servings of vegetables and fruitsWith chapters devoted to side dishes and salads, sauces and condiments, and even sinfully satisfying desserts that won't break the carbohydrate bank, The High-Protein Cookbook is the perfect companion to many of today's most popular dietary regimens and an enticing argument for cutting back on excess carbohydrates.

Manufacturer: For Dummies

Reduce your weight, your cholesterol, and your blood pressure Get the facts about carbs and get serious about improving your health Curious about going low-carb? This plain-English guide explains the latest research behind reduced-carbohydrate diets, dispelling the myths and revealing how to navigate your way through the good and bad carbs to create a diet plan that works! You get delicious recipes and lots of tips to make your low-carb diet a success. Discover how to: Stock a low-carb kitchen Prepare 75 tasty low-carb recipes Eat right while dining out Create both meat and vegetarian dishes Incorporate exercise into your day Maintain a low-carb lifestyle THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com

Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press Brand: Ten Speed Press

Acclaimed international chef and television personality Pete Evans takes a whole new approach to making gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, completely Paleo recipes that are worthy of a restaurant but effortless to prepare.  More and more people are discovering the health benefits of the Paleo lifestyle by cutting out processed, sugary foods and instead eating quality proteins and fats, fresh vegetables and fruits, and nuts and seeds. However, following this way of eating doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or spending a long time in the kitchen. In The Paleo Chef, Evans provides more than 100 recipes for gorgeous food that is satisfying, distinctive, and good for you, including Kale Hummus, Vietnamese Chicken Wings, and Key Lime Tart. Each and every one of Evans’s innovative recipes pops with flavor and is brought to life with stunning, full-color photography. Living—and eating—the Paleo lifestyle has never been so effortless and so delicious. Featured Recipes from The Paleo Chef Download the recipe for Root Vegetable Slaw with Chervil Mayonnaise Download the recipe for Japanese Crispy Chicken with Miso Mayonnaise Download the recipe for Chocolate Brownies

Manufacturer: Morris Publishing

'The Ketogenic Diet' is a complete resource for anyone interested in low-carbohydrate diets (such as the Atkins Diet, Protein Power, Bodyopus or the Anabolic Diet). It looks objectively at the physiology behind such diets, including potential negative effects, and gives specific recommendations on how to optimize such a diet assuming an individual has chosen to do one. Two modified ketogenic diets (which involve the insertion of carbohydrates to sustain exercise performance) are also discussed in detail, along with specific guidelines. Exercise is discussed in great detail, including background physiology, the effects of exercise on fat loss, exercise guidelines and sample workouts. A great deal of basic physiology information, dealing with both nutrition and exercise topics, is included so that readers without a technical background will be able to understand the topics discussed.

Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Diet secrets of the rich, famous, and thin!Where health meets style, where the world-renowned Hamptons meet the Mediterranean--that's the Hamptons Diet, a weight-loss plan that has been a breakthrough success for some of the world's leading celebrities. In The Hamptons Diet, Dr. Fred Pescatore, one of the world's most highly visible diet experts, offers you a prescription for losing weight quickly while looking great and staying healthy that's inspired by the healthy lifestyles and demanding palates of the rich and famous. With the Hamptons Diet, you eat healthy carbohydrates and ample protein, achieving a naturally low-glycemic balance. In this satisfying, easy-to-follow program, you get everything you need to lose weight quickly and safely, including thirty days of meal plans, a secret ingredient--macadamia nut oil, which boosts your metabolism and is the healthiest cooking oil on the planet--and almost 200 sumptuous recipes."Dr. Pescatore's diet is delicious and sound and represents one of the best options."--Ann Louise Gittleman, author of the New York Times bestselling The Fat Flush Plan and The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet"Dr. Pescatore's The Hamptons Diet takes the Diet Revolution to the next level--a healthy, sensible diet and lifestyle plan that will make us all thinner, happier, and healthier."--Fran Gare, N.D., Southampton, author of Anti-Aging Diet Evolution "Indulge yourself and be fabulous because of it" is the motto of The Hamptons--a 40-mile oceanfront stretch of Long Island where New York City's rich and famous frolic--and of Pescatore's diet. Former medical director of the Atkins Center, Pescatore incorporates what he believes to be the best of both low-carb and Mediterranean diets. The Hamptons Diet eliminates "unhealthful foods that your body does not metabolize well," Pescatore explains. His diet is high in monounsaturated fats (especially macadamia nut oil), vegetables, fish, lean meats, nuts, whole grains, and low-sugar fruits: "real food"--unprocessed, unrefined, mostly organic. Pescator...

Manufacturer: Ulysses Press Brand: Brand: Ulysses Press

HEALTHY, HASSLE-FREE LOW GI MEALSCooking dishes that score low on the Glycemic Index has never been easier―or more delicious. Make the recipes in this book by simply mixing the ingredients, tossing them into your slow cooker and coming back later to a ready-made meal. The Low GI Slow Cooker includes:• French Toast Casserole• Vegetable Frittata • Cheesy Broccoli Gratin• Smoky Turkey Chili• Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup • Pulled Pork Tacos • Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers• Mushroom and Eggplant Lasagna• Duck Legs with Shiitake Mushrooms• Spiced Sockeye Salmon with Greens• Braised Beef Short Ribs• Berry Cobbler• Chocolate Peanut Butter CustardIf you want to get healthy and lose weight, while also lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease, the recipes in this book are perfect for you. They minimize cholesterol and blood sugar reactions as well as the stress of cooking.

Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

10 DAY DETOX DIET RECIPES for the perfect blood sugar solution and natural body detox. DETOX & CLEANSE FOR SUPERB HEALTH IN JUST 10 DAYS You will improve your overall health while you also lose weight—that’s what you’ll get from the detox recipes in The Easy 10-Day Detox Diet Cookbook The Easy 10-Day Detox Diet Cookbook is ideal for anyone looking for: • 10-Day Detox Diet recipes • Detox recipes for a detox program • Detox recipes to jump-start weight loss, burn belly fat or improve overall health • Detox recipes to maintain a clean the gut • Healthy everyday meals for cleansing This healthy detox cookbook contains detox diet recipes that are free from: • processed foods • sugars • dairy • starches • caffeine • beans and legumes • grains • alcohol • unhealthy oils “After a detoxification, most people feel better than they’ve ever felt before,” —Adina Niemerow, holistic chef

Manufacturer: Rodale Books Brand: Brand: Rodale

Now you can enjoy healthy, low-carb meals without the cholesterol--in this collection of high-protein, high-fiber meat and dairy-free recipes.The low-carb revolution continues to take the nation by storm. But the heavy emphasis these diets place on meats leaves vegetarians in the lurch. Now, with Carb Conscious Vegetarian, acclaimed cookbook author Robin Robertson offers 150 fabulous carb-conscious vegetarian recipes--meat and dairy-free dishes that banish refined carbohydrates and bring out the best flavors from vegetables and other vegetarian ingredients.Within these pages are 150 dishes that are simple to prepare yet offer the full rich flavors of more complicated fare. The delightful appetizers and main courses include Lettuce-Wrapped Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Mushrooms Stuffed with Spinach and Pine Nuts, Moroccan Vegetable Tagine, and Fennel and Artichoke Gratin with Three-Herb White Bean Pesto. Sensational stews, salads, soups, sauces, sides, and scrumptious good-for-you desserts round out the mix.At last, there's a delectably enlightened way for America's 12 million vegetarians--and the millions of other health-conscious individuals who want to up their fiber and reduce their cholesterol--to reap all the benefits of a carb-conscious lifestyle.

Manufacturer: Fair Winds Press

Ah, the wonders of a slow cooker. After a long, hard day you can walk in the door and the aroma of a hot, home-cooked meal fills the air. You don't have to do that fast tango from fridge to pantry to stove and back again. It's nearly as good as having a personal chef!But for the low-carb dieter, traditional slow cooker recipes can be a problem. Many of them depend on potatoes, noodles, rice, and starchy canned soups. And if you've tried to make up your own slow cooker recipes, you may have found the results less than compelling—too often the food can be mushy, water-logged, and bland.Fortunately, with 300 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes, you can use your slow cooker and follow your low-carb diet, too! This new, expanded version contains 100 new recipes from Dana's healthy and delicious kitchen.Come home to:Tuscan ChickenKashmiri Lamb ShanksTeriyaki-Tangerine RibsChicken MinestroneOrange Rosemary PorkChipotle BrisketFirehouse ChiliThai Chicken BowlsBraised Pork with FennelPizza StewMorty's Mixed Meat LoafLow-Carb Slow Cooker PaellaBut that's not all! The gentle, even heat of a slow cooker makes it the perfect way to cook many different kinds of foods. You'll make low-carb party treats like Hot Crab Dip and Glazed Chicken Wings, and snacks like Smokin' Chili Peanuts and Curried Pecans. It's the superior way to cook incredible sugar-free desserts like Mochaccino Cheesecake and Maple-Pumpkin Custard. And you've never had moister, more tender seafood than my Lime-Basted Scallops or Lemon-Mustard Salmon Steaks. Plus, every recipe lists the calories, protein, fiber, and usable carbs per serving, so you'll not only be in control of your life and your time, you'll be in control of your diet as well.So go ahead, plug in your slow cooker, and look forward to coming home to a fabulous low-carb supper tonight with Dana Carpender's new and expanded 300 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes!