The Arthritis Healthy Exchanges Cookbook (Healthy Exchanges Cookbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)Arthritis affects millions of people every day, in the form of gout, osteoarthritis, and the most common form known as rheumatoid arthritis. JoAnna M. Lund has written a series of "Healthy Exchanges" of which one is The Arthritis healthy Exchange Cookbook published Perigee Book a division of Berkley Publishing Group. The book is not fancy in any way, it is printed on plain paper with a compact typestyle. This book is designed for people with arthritis after all, not vision problems. Though some recipes go onto two pages, not of them requirre the cook to turn the page to finish the recipe.
Each recipe not only offers the nutritional information, but also the healthy exchange of the food groups. There are several tips, suggestions and ideas on many of the recipes, and the ingredients are pretty readily availble in most regular grocery stores.
Recipes include: Creamy Vegetable Chowder; Skillet Green Beans; BBQ Corn & Tomato Saute; Smorgasbord Pea Salad; Seashell Tuna Salad; Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad; Deliteful Mandarin Orange Salad; Three Cheese Strata; Tuscan White Bean Pizza; Cinque Terre Shrimp Pasta; Chicken & Dumplings; Mexican Chicken Scallop; Fancy Fiesta Skillet; Meat Squares with Creamed Potato Topping; Florentine Meatloaf; Lemon Mousse; Mocha Crunch Pudding; New Orleans Bread Pudding; Rhubarb-Banana Cream Pie;Tomato Carrot Muffins and Spiced Mocha Mix.
Overall rating: 3.5 pots of out 5.

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With special attention to the most common forms of arthritis--osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout--The Arthritis Healthy Exchanges Cookbook offers sound advice and recipes that will help anyone suffering from arthritis to get the maximum benefits from a nutritional program.Because there is no one diet prescription that is right for every person with arthritis, the most important aspect of the Healthy Exchanges approach is to achieve a well-balanced diet that encourages variety and moderation.The Healthy Exchanges program recognizes that certain kinds of foods (and food allergies in some people) may heighten symptoms and that the inclusion of appropriate levels of vitamins and minerals in the diet will promote overall health, so all the recipes are designed with these factors in mind.From tasty appetizers to hearty main dishes to delicious desserts, this collection carries all the hallmarks of JoAnna Lund's recipes that her fans have come to expect: quick and easy to prepare using easy-to-find ingredients, guaranteed to be low in fat, calories and cholesterol and high in taste.Along with recommendations for regular exercise and other reasonable lifestyle changes, the Healthy Exchanges program can help anyone take an active and positive role in their own well-being.

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Plan-D: The Amazing Anti-Diet That Will Change Your Life Forever Review

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(More customer reviews)Dee's book combines the science of nutrition and good common sense to create a plan that is easy to follow. I have been following Dee's guide for 4 months. I have not been hungry, I am losing weight and my cholesterol is down 20 points! I have so much more energy. The recipes are a big hit in my family and I am enjoying both eating and cooking. The addition of healthy fats gives back the flavor I have missed trying to follow low-fat, low carb diets. I feel like I am eating to fuel my body and achieving balance. Thanks to Dee.

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While studying chemistry at San Jose State University, organic chemist and diet counselor Dee McCaffrey discovered a link between processed foods and obesity. Armed with this knowledge, Dee lost 100 pounds in 12 months and has kept it off for 17 years!Since then she has been guiding others in their quest for permanent weight loss. Her first book Dee's Mighty Cookbook: Tasty Cuisine for Flourless and Sugarless Living was an instant sensation.Letters and e-mails poured in from readers across the globe sharing how one mighty cookbook changed their lives. But they were hungry for more- more details of Dee's eating plan and guidelines.Now in her long awaited second book, Dee shares the details of her complete eating plan--including portion guides, weekly menus, delicious new recipes, strategies for eating out and more. This amazing plan will change your life forever!

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The Gold Coast Cure: The 5-Week Health and Body Makeover A Lifestyle Plan to Shed Pounds, Gain Health and Reverse 10 Diseases Review

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(More customer reviews)What I really like about this book is that the claims are backed by research. There are pages and pages of endnotes in the back of the book that reference the studies -- from reputable sources such as the Journal of the American Medical Assoc., and Harvard.
I am a 40 year old, type II diabetic with high blood pressure. I have now been on the diet for 2 weeks and my sugar levels are under very good control. I have also lost 8 pounds. (I haven't yet checked the blood pressure)
Another positive is that this diet isn't so restrictive that you can't stay on it. It is a common sense, practical approach to eating and exercise. I don't have to give up coffee, wine, and even the occasional beer or two. Also, it's ok to cheat on occasion.
The back of the book is loaded with recipes. The publisher info listed above says 280 pages, but my book is 378 pages. The cover looks exactly the same, so maybe the 280 is a typo.
Anyway, if you are looking for a good approach to eating, getting healthy and losing weight, buy this book.

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The Effortless Whole-Foods Cure That Whittles Your Waistline and Fights Disease

It's rare when a diet comes along that really makes an impact. The Gold CoastCure is that kind of diet program. It's not just an eating plan that helps you look and feel great in your favorite jeans--it's a way of living that vastly improves your health and prevents disease. That's what it did for coauthor Ivy Larson, whose multiple sclerosis left her unable to walk up a flight of stairs until she and her husband, Andrew Larson, M.D., devised the Gold Coast Cure--an anti-inflammatory nutritional plan consisting of whole foods--which put her MS in remission for the past eight years.

Since then, The Gold Coast Cure has helped thousands of people lose weight, tone up, and prevent or reverse health conditions related to poor nutrition, obesity and inflammation, including:

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You will see results immediately and reach your goal in just five weeks. The secret to the success of the Gold Coast Cure is its realistic approach to nutrition--no obsessing over calories or carb-counting, and you can indulge in one sweet treat and one alcoholic beverage a day--every day! With over seventy-five delicious whole foods recipes, two weeks of meal plans, and a time-saving fitness routine that you can do in just thirty minutes, three times a week, it's easier than ever to make the Cure work for you.

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Recipes for Repair: A Lyme Disease Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I have Lyme disease for quite a while now and been in treatment for over a year-and-a-half. I had made great progress but suspected food allergies. I found Recipes for Repair at their website [...] and looked over the 4 phase plan.
The book starts with helpful information on the Lyme/inflammation connection which I found very helpful. At the beginning of each phase it lists the allowed foods in a simple format and explains how long one should stay in each phase.
Phase I was scary for me, I have to admit. It's basically a week of detox which means lots of fish and veggies. Much to my surprise, my husband and I loved the meals! Also, before starting phase I, I really looked over the food list to see what I could snack on and what I needed to prepare before-hand to make meal preparation easier. For instance, I made up the mayonnaise and almond meal. You will need to do this before each phase so that you are prepared to cook.
Phase II was a delight. It just adds more safe foods to phase I and my family and I found it to be delicious and doable. Phase III - even better. As of today I cannot do phase 4 which adds in wheat and dairy. I do use recipes from this book for about 4 times a week. Overall this has been one of the best cookbooks I've ever invested in. The pages are tattered from use which is a good sign!
If there is one drawback - if you are bedridden and tired, some of the recipes may be too long and involved. Sometimes I do recipes in chunks. I'll chop veggies and store in fridge or make double batches of rice for two recipes. I think of ways to get around that.
Overall, I feel healthier and better following this diet. I would highly recommend this cookbook if you have Lyme disease or any type of inflammatory condition.

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