The Low-carbohydrate Cookbook

by ElaineGardner (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $4.09

  Outlines the basic thinking behind a low-carbohydrate diet, with a complete guide to essential ingredients and health implications. Over 150 delicious, step-by-step recipes, from breakfasts to salads and desserts, with a thorough nutritional analysis of each. Two full weekly meal planners help readers get started on their healthy low-carbohydrate lifestyle. The weight loss benefits of low-carbohydrate diets are well known and this book provides a balanced view of this type of diet. With an introduction that focuses on healthy eating and the benefits of exercise, it offers a simple and effective guide to long-term weight loss. Choose from over 150 low-carbohydrate recipes that aim to provide essential fats and proteins, such as Green Beef Curry with Thai Aubergines, Scallops with Fennel and Bacon, or Frittata with Sun-dried Tomatoes. Contains structured meal planners and a comprehensive table that outlines the carbohydrate content of basic foods. This is a complete reference guide for anybody interested in rapid, effective and healthy weight loss.