New Dieter's Cookbook

by Better Homes and Gardens

Book Overview

More than 400 recipes are included in this dieter's cook book, along with nutrition facts, calorie-trimming cooking methods, exercise hints, and tips on dieting under stress. Recipes are labelled to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0696215225
• ISBN13: 9780696215223
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens Books
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.2" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Still Love It!

I own the earlier edition of this book (1997) but it got water damaged so I purchased the latest edition. As I compared the two I found that 90% of my favorite recipes were included in the new edition, and I found about 30 new recipes in the latest edition! Beautiful layout- I love the list of recipes at the front of each chapter section; the pictures seem brighter and more appealing; the order of nutrition facts makes more sense (the old version order was calories, carbs, protein, fat, the new version calories, fat, saturated fat, carbs, protein, etc.) I also love the new order of the sections- it makes more sense to have beverages and breakfasts at the front instead of the back. The main dish salads section has increased exponentially and with some very exciting recipes. Overall, very user friendly, great new recipes along with the old ones and very healthful!! Thanks BHG!!!

I've tried several others...this one is the best

FINALLY, a cookbook that meets all my requirements: Minimal ingredients - Tasty - Easy to prepare - Low in Cal/Fat - Color Photographs.I joined the online weight watchers program (no meetings required - weightwatchers.com) 6 weeks ago to loose some post-pregnancy baby weight. Over the first few weeks I purchased 6 different low cal, low fat, healthy, etc. type cookbooks. The recipes resulted in meals that were "just okay" to down right bad and required lots of uncommon ingredients and time to prepare. Standing in the check out line at the grocery store, I noticed one of those little cookbooks "best ever low-cal recipes" from BH & G. I figured...why not...it was cheaper to try one of these than purchasing another large cookbook. I tried the "chicken tacos" and the "crunchy fish with potatoes" and my husband (who is the hardest man I know to please when it comes to the taste of food) had no idea that we were eating healthy. I wouldn't have known either if no one told me. This prompted me to purchase the complete version of this cookbook and to date, every meal I've tried has been really very good. Each recipe has a full color photograph (with the calories highlighted right below) and most of the ingredients are things that I have in my pantry already and the degree of difficulty has been minimal. This cookbook has a WIDE variety of offerings including "calorie trimmed classics" such as buttermilk biscuts, cinnamon rolls with orange glaze, flan, pork chops with cornbread stuffing, and beef stroganoff. The following are recipes that I've tried so far and the calculated points for those of you following weight watchers:Oriental Beef & Broccoli with rice- 6 ptsBaked Chimichangas - 5 ptsBBQ Beef Sandwiches - 7 ptsChicken Tacos - 6 ptsCruchy Topped Fish with Oven Fries - 7 ptsI have flagged about 15 other recipes that I am going to try over the next few weeks. To date I have lost 10 lbs. (with 10 more to go) and feel that this cookbook is going to help me achieve me goals and still keep my family satisfied too.

BUY THIS BOOK; BUY IT NOW!

Are you sick of dieting? Are you tired of nasty, chalky "protein shakes" that make you gag? Are you tired of gimmicks in magazines and on T.V.? Do you want to eat real, palatable actual food? Well, if so, this is YOUR cookbook. I have been using this cookbook for 3 weeks and have lost 8 POUNDS! I am using the 1200 calorie-per-day meal plan and the pounds are just melting off. And I am eating real food. There are recipes for lasagne, fried chicken, even CHEESECAKE! Most recipes are under 350 calories per serving, which make them easy to fit into the 1200-calorie-per-day scheme. Additionally, with this book, sticking with good, healthy eating habits is easy, since the recipes are so delicious. I especially like the salad nicoise, the roasted garlic chicken, the apple-oatbran muffins, the lemony asparagus shrimp and the cheese blintzes. Is your mouth watering? Well, you too can have all this and more, just buy this book! It will be the best tactical move in your own weight-loss odyssey!

Great for ANYONE who wants to eat healthy

This is a great cookbook in so many ways. The recipes are easy to prepare and don't call for strange ingredients. All the recipes are very flavorful, even my husband who runs screaming from anything associated with the word "diet" swears by this book. The recipes are varied enough to be compatable with many diets (e.g. low fat, no meat, high protien, or zone type combinations). Also, the layout of the book makes it very easy to use. You won't be dissapointed!

One of the best cook books I have ever owned

I have owned this book in hardback form for about 6 years. The recipes are wonderful and easy to follow. So much so that my copy is falling apart! Almost every recipe can be made from things that you keep handy in your pantry, no special surprises or quick dashes to the grocery store. The book is easy to read, recipes are written in a step by step manner. Helpful hints are included as are all nutritional values. If you want to lose weight or just eat healthy, this is the book to start with. No "diet" here, just tasty food, without sacrificing flavor