Lunch Buddies [Paperback] Review

Lunch Buddies

Want to have some fun and get healthier, too?Turn your best friend into your lunch buddy and both of you will benefit from these new styles of lunches.Leave behind the fast food counter with all its fattening foods.You think it's boring to fix a brown bag lunch for yourself every day?Try using this book for ideas so you cook only every other day, with your partner cooking on the alternate days. Othersin the lunch room will watch you two laughing and enjoying your beautifully arranged meal while the enticing aroma fills the room.Soon you will see an improvement not only in your mental attitude butbetter results from your blood tests.

This brilliantly written book is anything but boring. Why? A bit of humor is threaded throughout the book.The authors share some of their personal experiences.Pictures of them in authentic costumes accentuate the various periods of food history.Facts and folklore of many foods from past centuries have been turned into delicious recipes for well balanced lunches.

Information regarding the nutrition has been well organized.The tasteful recipes are easily followed so fixing them is simple. The index makes locating what you're looking for very accessible.

Just one word of warning,if you prepare one of these dishes for your husband, don't expect him to praise you for it.Better have some hamburgershandy- just in case he is reluctant to try new foods.

Buy this book and try these novel recipes and suggestions with your lunch buddy for healthy, nourishing, fun lunches.

Caution:once you start reading this book,you may find it hard to put down.



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Want to cash in on the movement back to the brown bag lunch? Are memories of soggy sandwiches and salty chips holding you back? We will teach you how to turn the old "brown bag" lunch into dining at its finest in the comfort of your office breakroom ... saving you money, time, and calories in the process. Inside the cover of this fascinating book filled with amusing anecdotes and historical tales about the world's healthiest foods, you will find more than 90 delicious recipes which easily can be adapted to the brown bag. This book, as no other does, will teach you how to rely on friendship to achieve a better diet, while lowering your food costs and saving time. For years fitness experts have recommended exercising with a buddy as a way to retain our interest and motivation. If you've ever tried it, you know it works. Now it's time to apply that principle to lunch, and this book is just the tool to help you do it.

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The Ultimate Tea Diet: How Tea Can Boost Your Metabolism, Shrink Your Appetite, and Kick-Start Remarkable Weight Loss [Paperback] Review

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Book Review: The Ultimate Tea Diet by Mark Ukra

Tea, the ancient beverage of the Chinese discovered by emperor Shen Nung, 2737 BC, carried by Silk Road caravans to the West (618-907 AD), popularized in Europe by the Dutch East India Trading Company (1600's AD), and taxed by King George III to the dissent of the Bostonians (1773 AD), has become a billion dollar business. The Tea Association of the United States estimates that in 1990 the estimated wholesale value of the United States Tea Industry was $1.84 billion and had risen to $6.50 billion in 2006. In 2006 Americans drank over 50 billion servings of tea (2.25 billion gallons), 85% of the drinks were over ice, 83% of it black tea, 16% green, and the remainder oolong. The majority of regular consumers of tea reside in the South and the Northeast. Prepared in the home, a cup of tea costs around three cents per serving.j0424438.jpg

Mark Ukra, author of The Ultimate Tea Diet, has a familial history with tea. Dating back at least 200 years to Baghdad, his ancestors were wholesale distributors of tea from the Far East. His family relocated to the United States in 1950, and Mark--also known as "Dr. Tea"--has carried on the flame. When it comes to tea, he is an expert. He relates what tea really is:

Tea, whether black, white, green, or oolong, is a product of the Camellia sinensis plant. A tisane, recently popularized, looks like tea and perhaps tastes like the beverage, but is not a derivative of the tea plant.

White tea, known as the "Tea of Royals" undergoes little processing, no oxidation, has the least amount of caffeine, tastes mild, and was introduced to the West in the 1990's, (China 618-907 AD).

Green tea has low levels of caffeine and is the drink of choice in China and Japan.

Oolong tea is known as the "Champagne of Teas," and has a deep aroma and subtle flavor. Unlike green and white teas, it is slightly fermented.

Black tea is oxidized the longest, has the most caffeine of the four teas, and is known in China as red tea--referring to the liquid's color. Westerners call it black due to the color of the tea leaves themselves. 75% of tea produced in the world is black. 83%-87% of all tea drunk in the United States is black tea.

Mark Ukra extols the virtues of tea, explaining that it is okay to drink the beverage all day long. Tea contains low doses of caffeine, (A cup of black tea contains half the amount of caffeine of a cup of coffee.) which acts as a natural stimulant, boosting thermogenesis in the body--the beginning of burning fat molecules. Energy is used and calories are burned.

Tea contains two other secret ingredients. The second, he states is L-Theanine, produced almost exclusively by Camellia sinensis. A non-protein based amino acid is secreted from the small intestine into the blood going to the brain, stimulating alpha brain waves. A state of relaxed alertness is achieved, removing the potentially jittery effects of the caffeine on the brain. Stress levels and cortisol production are lowered, reducing fat storage.

Secret ingredient number three is the catechin EGCG--the chemical compound Epigallocatechin-3-gallate. In a subclass of polyphenols, it is known for its antioxidant properties, preventing oxidative damage of cells within the body. Combined with caffeine and L-Theanine, EGCG has been shown to promote weight loss. EGCG's other benefits include reducing triglycerides before being deposited into fat tissue, modulating insulin secretion,and improving insulin's effectiveness.

Tea also contains flavonoids (316 milligrams in a cup of green tea, 268 milligrams in a cup of black tea), revving the immune system. Mark Ukra says that one type of tea is not necessarily better than another because each contains different types of catechins. Studies have shown tea to be effective against bacterial infections, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, dry mouth, tumors, cavities and plaque, skin disorders, osteoporosis, and various cancers. Tea consumption improves the results of some chemo drugs, blood pressure, good HDL cholesterol, and reduces the likelihood of a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage.

Most recently, studies suggest that green tea may protect brain cells against Parkinson's Disease, prevent the bladder from becoming inflamed, and show an antitumor effect specifically in breast cancer.

Water is the most consumed beverage in the world.The second is tea and its benefits are many.Find the flavors you enjoy and drink them throughout the day.

5 Stars

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Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss [Paperback] Review

Sleep Away The Pounds. Who would have thought weight loss could be so comforting?

My first reaction to the title of the book though, was one of skepticism. Cherie Calbom walks you through the program, which involves a well-rounded approach to weight loss: diet, exercise, weight management, and sleep. According to research, lack of sleep can be correlated to the overall gain in weight in our society. Lack of sleep can cause hormonal imbalances in areas that affect our body's signals toward hunger. Proper sleep helps to halt this cycle and retrain the brain. When correct levels of hormones are reached within the body, it aids the weight-loss program.

Sleep needs to be refreshing and restorative--when you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and with energy to tackle the day. The author presents an extensive list of various ways to increase the likelihood of a good night's sleep. Also tips are given on quieting the mind, exercise and diet. Numerous foods are listed which are known to relax the body and increase the likelihood of a good night's sleep.

Included in the book are a 21-day menu plan and a listing of resources.

Armchair interview says: If you have struggled with weight loss and been on too many yo-yo diets, this book presents another aspect which may affect the way you loose weight.

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The words, "You snooze, you lose," have never been truer.Research suggests that fewer zzzs you get, the more likely you are to pack on the pounds.In fact, a recent study shows that those who average less than 4 hours a night are nearly 75 percent more likely to be obese than those who log 7 to 9hours nightly.Even people who get 6 hours of sleep a night are about 25 percent more apt to be obese.The fact is, lack of sleep affects hormone levels, which can trigger hunger and tell the body to slow down the metabolism and store fat unnecessarily.What's more, when we're exhausted, our body's ability to process sugar drops by about 30 percent--leaving us not just worn down, but at a significantly higher rise of developing type II diabetes. Cherie Calbom has developed a groundbreaking program to harness the power of sleep for optimum weight loss.Perhaps the most doable diet ever, Calbom's 3-week program combines:
* A breakdown of the science behind sleep as a weight loss aid
* Strategies for getting more and better sleep--including solutions for insomnia and sleep disorders
* Relaxation techniques to improve mood and reduce stress and make your nights more restful
* A sleep-well menu program that tells you what to eat and when to eat it for optimum shut-eye

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The Biggest Loser 30-Day Jump Start: Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Start Living the Biggest Loser Lifestyle Today! (Paperback) Review

I love reading the Amazon reviews & always look at the negative ones to see the shortfalls.After two weeks on the diet, this 60 yr old, who spent 2 weeks without cheating on South Beach without dropping a single pound, has lost 13 lbs even though I have been on a plateau for 5of those days.I'll try to remember to update this at the end of 30 days.

A few responses to "Disappointed and Impractical"'s review, who felt the diet didn't work for a single person because some of the recipes are for a large number of servings:

As a single, I've been been adjusting recipes for years and had zero problems doing so with this book.What recipe book only shows recipes for single portions?Most are for a family of 4.Yes buying for a single can be a problem, but no more for this book than any other one.So I'm doing the same thing I've been doing for years, keeping a soup pot in the fridge and freezing items I don't use.

I did adjust the recipe for some of the soups, and the chili for the number of months I thought I would be on the diet and freezed them.I LIKED the idea, since after the first 30 days, I'll still be eating healthily but with greatly reduced meal preparation time.

And if you don't like something, common sense tells you what to replace it with.One dark leafy green for another, etc, just as they recommend substituting when they talk about the exercising.If you don't like to walk, substitute something you do like, such as an exercise bike or swimming. If you like it, you'll do it.

More importantly first of all, this diet WORKS for me, and the older I get the harder it is to lose weight. Food wise it certainly is well balanced and nutritious.The variety seems to address each craving I have..Just when I want something crunchy, there are the almonds, or tacos.Just when I want something sweet, there is a peanut butter and sugarless jelly snack. The meals are, in my view, delicious for the most part, and the snacks are timed to keep your blood levels stable so you metabolism doesn't shut down.And I ADORE the way the exercising increases each day.And the daily thoughts are great. Just when I hit my plateau, there was the talk about plateaus.And if I want more insight, I go to the NBC Biggest Loser Website and look in the nutrition blog in the Exclusive section for more information.(the NBC site has lots of helpful hints that are not on the other Biggest Loser websites.

I work out in the early morning to get it out of the way and raise my metabolism for the day.The breakfasts in this book are huge, so if you eat first, you'll have loads of energy to work out.The dinners are on the light side, sort of the way the Europeans eat.I thought that would be hard, but I've had no problems with it so far.

To date this is the best diet book I've ever tried.The one recipe I thought I would not like was the fish tacos and actually they were just great (I used Orange Roughy as a substitute fish).

After 40 years of dieting, I think I've finally faced the fact that diet and exercise is intrinsically intertwined, and that getting in shape MUST involve both. For me this book is the best vehicle I've found to address both factors.

I can't wait until the new Biggest Loser season starts on the 15th.I plan to be right there with them:my and my 30 day jumpstart diet book.

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Over the last six seasons of The Biggest Loser, you've watched as contestants shed pounds, got healthy, and dramatically changed their lives for the better. In fact, you may have been so inspired by the show's remarkable success stories that you've considered embarking on your own weight loss journey. If you're looking to get healthy now, there's good news: You don't have to spend time at the ranch to benefit from The Biggest Loser magic. THE BIGGEST LOSER: 30 DAY JUMP START brings all of the secrets of the ranch right into your own home. The Biggest Loser experts-the same ones who advise the contestants-are here to walk you through a 30-day plan that will kick off your weight loss and help you build new, healthy habits. In this book you'll find easy-to-follow menus, recipes, exercise plans, and motivation for each day of the week. You'll also find helpful tips and advice from past Biggest Losers who have been in your shoes, including the nine contestants from Season 7 who left the ranch early to follow this very plan at home. So far, the Biggest Losers have lost more than a combined 10,000 pounds. But for each of them, the journey started with a commitment: to health, to weight loss, and to themselves. The first steps toward a healthier future are in this book-what are you waiting for? Make the commitment, take the leap-and begin your 30 day jump start today!

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The Bonus Years Diet: 7 Miracle Foods That Can Add Years to Your Life [Paperback] Review

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Book Review: The Bonus Years Diet: 7 Miracle Foods Including Chocolate, Red Wine, and Nuts That Can Add 6.4 Years on Average to Your Life (GP Putnam's Sons, 2008) by Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D., and Carol Colman
Scientific Adviser: Oscar H. Franco, M.D., Ph.D.

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Lose weight, drink wine and eat chocolate! The Bonus Years Diet is where medical science meets the lust for food. This popular life-enhancing book can radically change the body. It is the culmination of the last 25 years of the latest cardiovascular research from the British Medical Journal.

These sound studies have provided the basis for The Bonus Years Diet. Results show that when the diet is improved, the average person will add an extra six years and four months to his life - these are the Bonus Years. This delectable eating program simultaneously reduces risk factors for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, triglyceride levels, C-reactive protein (CRP), and LDL cholesterol.

The Bonus Foods collectively protect the endothelium - the Teflon-like lining within the opening of the coronary arteries. The endothelium is the final common pathway to the body and must be protected. The body is dosed with a diet of foods as prevention against disease. The Bonus Years Diet is the first book to put this concept at the center of the eating plan.

Bonus Foods are both affordable and delicious: dark chocolate, red wine, nuts, garlic, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Additional support is given to the inclusion of beneficial Booster Foods, those which complement the Bonus Foods: tea, flaxseed, legumes, soy, whole grains, and healthy oils - olive, grapeseed, and canola.

Putting these groundbreaking concepts into practice is Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Felder is the section chief for Cardiovascular Nutrition, in the Cardiology Fellowship Program at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also a research biologist. Well known as Dr. Chef, Ralph Felder is trained in Culinary Arts, and teaches healthy cooking classes to patients. Wishing to send his message of health to the public, Felder, with The Bonus Years Diet, provides more than 100 recipes, specific cooking techniques, selection and preparation explanations, and nutritional analyses.

Dr. Ralph Felder presents the miracle of how the taste of delicious world cuisines can effectively expand life without side effects. The chemistry of the kitchen comes out of the lab and into the home. The Bonus Years Diet enables the reader to understand how the foods he eats affect him both today and tomorrow. This phenomenal book hits the nail on the head!

5 Stars

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The Beauty Diet: Looking Great has Never Been So Delicious [Hardcover] Review

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Book Review: The Beauty Diet: Looking Great Has Never Been So Delicious (McGraw-Hill, 2008) by Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.

Lisa Drayer considers herself to be a beauty nutritionist and is also the author of Strong, Slim, and 30! A consultant to Maybelline/Garnier, a spokesperson for Crest Pro-Health and the Got Milk? Campaign, she has received the American Dietetic Association's Media Excellence Award.

The Beauty Diet defines our food by explaining how specific foods directly target the health of our skin, hair, nails, teeth, eyes, and general body. Beauty foods are:

* Nutrient dense--includes high quality proteins, healthy carbs, beneficial fats
* Micronutrient rich--containing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals
* Fresh--preferably locally grown
* Organic--preservative-free, and grown and prepared without pesticides, antibiotics, artificial colors, additives
* Unrefined--unprocessed and unbleached
* Fiber full--slowing digestion, improving satiety and slimness

Drayer's Top 10 Beauty Foods:

1. Wild Salmon--contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids; promotes skin flexibility, reduces moisture loss, improves acne; protects eyes, skin; eat as a whole food; vital nutrients listed
2. Yogurt (low-fat)--an important source of calcium, protein, and probiotics, it promotes strong bones, beautiful nails, good posture, and a nice smile. 1 cup of plain low-fat yogurt equals 450 milligrams of calcium, 2 grams of zinc, 12 grams of protein, B vitamins, potassium, and phosphorus.
3. Oysters--plays a major role in skin repair; contains zinc, selenium, protein, vitamins and other antioxidants helping the nails, scalp, and hair
4. Blueberries--ranked #1 in antioxidant activity by the U. S. Department of Agriculture; an anti-inflammatory, the fruit contains anthocyanins, vitamins, minerals, lutein, zeaxanthin, ellagic acid, fiber; protects the brain and urinary tract; 80 calories a cup
5. Kiwifruit--high in vitamin C; neutralizes free radicals; eat 2-3 a day to reduce clot formation
6. Sweet Potatoes--rich in beta-carotene, calcium and fiber; protects cells, helps prevent wrinkles
7. Spinach--rich in lutein (important to eyes), beta carotene, magnesium alpha-lipoic acid (aids in preventing aging of the brain) and zeaxanthin
8. Tomatoes--contains lycopene which is an antiaging antioxidant. Could help protect against sunburn.
9. Walnuts--only type of nut which has a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Assist in keeping skin smooth and may help relieve symptoms of eczema and psoriasis, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
10. Dark Chocolate--hmmm...sounds great! Protects the skin against damage from the sun. Drayer writes that "Topical chocolate skin products are currently available..." Avoid Dutch processed products, look for those high in flavanols, and only eat a small portion.

Drayer's choice of beverages: water and green tea.

Besides listing these top ten foods, Lisa Drayer recommends that we eat a large variety of fresh foods daily which will fight free radicals and improve health.

Further Beauty Diet RX Advice For:

* Gray Hair
* Dry Brittle Hair
* Hair Loss
* Protecting the Skin from the Sun
* Acne
* Teeth Whitening
* Beauty Myths Redirected
* Dark Circles Under the Eyes
* Exercise
* Dealing With Stress
* Battling Insomnia

An entire chapter is devoted to four weeks of meal planning, incorporating the Top Ten Beauty Foods, for a diet of three meals and two snacks daily, topping out at 1500 calories. Recipes are numerous and each includes nutritional analysis. Try: Egg White, Spinach, and Feta Scramble on Whole Wheat Toast, California Turkey Burger With Creamy Avocado Yogurt Spread, Quartered Figs Drizzled with Honey Yogurt Sauce and Toasted Almonds.

The Beauty Diet is an excellent resource for learning about how our diet benefits the body's needs, or causes accelerated aging and physical problems. It is especially suitable for middle and high school girls. I myself gave a copy to my 8th grader who suffers with teenage acne.

5 Stars

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The secret to glowing skin, brighter eyes, whiter teeth, shinier hair, and stronger nailsAccording to nationally known nutritionist Lisa Drayer, it's not what you put on your body, but what you put in your body that makes you beautiful. Drayer's groundbreaking guide reveals the Top 10 Beauty Foods--nature's best kept secrets for glowing skin, fuller hair, healthier nails, brighter eyes, and whiter teeth. Her easy-to-follow program-including a mouthwatering four-week meal plan with more than 100 recipes-unlocks the amazing power of these Beauty Foods and makes every part of your body look and feel absolutely fantastic.Here are the Top 10 Beauty Foods
Wild Salmon
Yogurt
Blueberries
Spinach
Kiwis
Tomatoes
Oysters
Sweet Potatoes
Walnuts
Dark Chocolate

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Men's Health TNT Diet: The Explosive New Plan to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Get Healthy in 12 Weeks (Mens Health) (Paperback) Review

Worked for me,

I have been struggling with weight problems my whole life and have family history of heart problems so was very reluctant to try a low carb lifestyle.
Living in a ski resort, most people I know are very fit and active.As a 35 year old man over 320 pounds I would still tell you that I was more active then most (skiing over 50 day per season, biking to work most days in summer, ect..) but I was still packing on the pounds. Men's Health has been my bible for the last 10 years trying to eat `clean' meals. I no longer buy things that come in a box or a can no fast food, but still gaining weight. I had come to accept that I will always be big and it will always be a struggle to keep weight under control.
June 19th 2007 I started the TNT plan A my weight was over 320 the last time I was in the gym and my pants were pushing 48. Today, January 4h the scale says 270 and pants size is well.. 40 is a bit big and 38 still a bit snug.. I'm close to about the halfway point and feel great, ski better, look better then I can remember.
I owe Adam more then the few dollars it costs to buy this book, it has been life changing for the better.
The workout plan is easy to get though.. sorry its not easy, but you can get it done fast.Your results after a short time are very noticeable, but don't weight yourself often.Use your cloths as a measure and in no time you will have everyone you know asking what you have done.
I'm not a fan of the `it's to good to be true' message, but if you're struggling with weight and you have tried to eat better to no avail like me give this plan a try.Stick with it, be honest with yourself and I'll bet you will have results that you can be proud of in just a month.

Thank you so much Adam

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The Men's Health TNT Diet is a revolutionary program for burning fat and building muscle. Utilizing Targeted Nutrition Tactics (TNT), the authors move beyond "good carbs" and "bad carbs" to focus instead on "well-timed carbs" that will allow readers to eat the foods they want as long as they are eating them at the right time. By controlling the levels of glycogen (carbs stored in our muscles) through this unique diet, and learning to exercise in the carb-burning zone (the secret to making workouts shorter and more effective) anyone can shed fat and build muscle-and it takes only 90 minutes of exercise a week.

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The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease, and Add Years to Your Life [Hardcover] Review

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Book Review: The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease, and Add Years to Your Life (McGraw-Hill, 2008) by Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, LDN

A licensed and registered dietitian and a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, Dawn Jackson Blatner is also the hostess of a "Healthy Eating' segment on Chicago's Fox News in the Morning. Once referring to herself as a "closet meat eater, she now openly calls herself a flexitarian. Dawn is mainly a vegetarian who eats a little red meat on occasion--a flexitarian.

Dawn Blatner writes that the word "flexitarian" was chosen by the American Dialect Society as the Most Useful Word of the Year (2003). Also, a 2003 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition sampled 13,000 people and found that 2 of 3 vegetarians eat this way.

Key Points to The Flexitarian Diet:

* Eating a plant-based vegetarian diet is the smartest thing we can do for our health.
* The author has taught flexitarian eating to thousands of clients and has seen them lose 20-80lbs.
* Phytochemicals in plants protect us from all types of disease.
* Vegetarians live 3.6 years longer on average than non-vegetarians. (They have less disease.) They also weigh approximately 15% less than non-vegetarians.
* The Flexitarian Diet is a gradual shifting to a healthier way of eating. It promises a 15-30lb weight loss within 6-12 months. Benefits also include improved: energy, self-esteem, arthritis, blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, triglyceride and glucose levels. Also associated with this type of diet is a reduced risk of: cancer, diabetes, heart disease.
* Contains 100 recipes, but no photos of them. Divided into breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, it includes "swaps" for how to add poultry, fish, or red meat to a meal. Nutritional information is listed and the recipes are calorie-controlled, meet the American Heart Association's certification for sodium and saturated fat levels, contain no artificial ingredients, trans fat, or sugar substitutes. Shopping lists and meal plans are supposed to benefit the reader's weight loss.

Examples to try:

* Burger with Broccoli Raab
* Black Bean and Zucchini Quesadillas (with cheddar cheese)
* Pad-Thai-Style Tempeh
* Pinto and Cheese Poblanos

The Flexitarian Diet includes a fitness chapter covering the various aspects of how to get moving and get into shape. Advice is given regarding types of exercise, gym memberships, how to maintain motivation, type of shoe to be worn, and how to beat exercise barriers. (Excuses for not exercising)

Dawn Blatner has 10 pages of references and blocks of facts throughout highlighting important points. The meat of the book discusses vegetarian issues related to food groups, beans, tofu products, flavoring, cost control, organic vs. conventional, etc..

The Flexitarian Diet certainly catches the eye with a beautifully photographed cover which illustrates the book's content well. The Flexitarian Diet is a healthy way for the beginning weight-loss conscious person to start. And it is also for those who wish to really make a change for long-lasting health, taking a new approach to how they shop, prepare, and enjoy their food.

As diet books change into wellness books, more emphasis is put into total body health. The reader should be able to ask such questions as, "How will bad cholesterol be reduced? Will I be able to walk farther? Am I sleeping better?" The Flexitarian Diet hits this mark.

5 Stars

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If you'd like to have all the health benefits of a vegetarian diet--but can't imagine giving up meat . . .
If you'd like to lose weight, increase energy, and boost your immunity--but can't stand following a bunch of rules and restrictions . . .
The Flexitarian Diet is just for you!"With her flexible mix-and-match plans, Dawn Jackson Blatner gives us a smart new approach to cooking and eating."
--Joy Bauer, M.S., RD, CDN, "Today" show dietitian and bestselling author of Joy Bauer's Food Cures"The Flexitarian Diet is a fresh approach to eating that's balanced, smart, and completely do-able."
--Ellie Krieger, host of Food Network's "Healthy Appetite" and author of The Food You Crave


"Offers a comprehensive, simple-to-follow approach to flexitarian eating-the most modern, adaptable, delicious way to eat out there."
--Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior food and nutrition editor of Health magazine"It's about time someone told consumers interested in taking control of their weight and health how to get the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle without having to cut meat completely out of their life."
--Byrd Schas, senior health producer, New Media, Lifetime Entertainment Services



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