Low-Carbohydrate Cooking, The Complete Book of: An expert guide to long-term, low-carb eating for weight loss and health, with over 150 recipes - Softcover

Elaine Gardner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844777294 ISBN 13: 9781844777297

Publisher: Hermes House, 2018

Synopsis

A one-stop guide to losing weight on the low-carb diet with delectable recipes to enjoy. Over 150 specially developed recipes shown in more than 625 easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs Outlines the basic thinking behind a low-carbohydrate diet, with a guide to ingredients and cooking methods A useful reference table with the carbohydrate content and glycaemic index of many common foods Two full weekly meal planners, to help you get started on a healthy low-carbohydrate diet Valuable expert advice on the nutrients we need for optimum health, plus practical advice on maintaining a low-carbohydrate lifestyle. Delicious recipes include salads, soups, breakfasts and desserts, with at-a-glance nutritional information, colour photography and clear step-by-step instructions The weight-loss benefits of low-carbohydrate diets are well known and this book provides a balanced view of this type of diet. With a practical, user-friendly introduction that focuses on the benefits of regular exercise and the science behind low-carbohydrate eating, it offers a simple and effective guide to long-term weight loss. Foods to avoid are listed, and foods that your body needs to stay fit and healthy are recommended, with tips on preparation and nutrition, helping you stick to a low-carbohydrate diet. Over 150 nutrient-packed and low-carbohydrate recipes, which have been specially selected to provide essential fats and proteins, will help you to achieve optimum health. Choose from green beef curry with Thai aubergines, fresh scallops with fennel and bacon, or frittata with sun-dried tomatoes. Tasty low-carb breakfasts include souffle omelette with mushrooms, and herrings in oatmeal with bacon. Satisfying soups, such as stilton and watercress, are a healthy choice, while even delicious desserts can be low-carb - try baked ricotta cakes with red sauce or a mango and lime fool. With clear, step-by-step guides, detailed nutritional information for each recipe, structured meal planners and a comprehensive table that outlines the carbohydrate content and glycaemic index of many basic foods, this is a complete reference guide for anybody interested in rapid, effective and healthy weight loss.

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About the Author

Elaine Gardner is a dietician and health writer. She works actively in the field of health promotion and lectures in public health. Her love of food and the desire to obtain the optimum health benefits from it has led her to develop practical and useful ideas for the kitchen that are suited for everything from a busy modern lifestyle to a slow, relaxing dinner party. Elaine balances her work with the practical demands of a family and a wish to travel the world

Edition details

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844777294
• ISBN 13: 9781844777297
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256