Enlightened Cakes: More Than 100 Decadently Light Layer Cakes, Bundt Cakes, Cupcakes, Cheesecakes, and More, All with Less Fat and Fewer Calories Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful addition to any dessert lover's library, as well as for anyone looking to bake beautiful and delicious cakes that have all the flavor but not 1000 calories per slice. The pictures, though small, are gorgeous, and made me want to jump right in. There is so much variety in this book, the recipes are very detailed and easy to follow, and most importantly, the four recipes I have tried since the arrival of my book came out absolutely perfectly (the plum crumble cake is going to be a new standard in our house; we have a plum tree and everyone who tried this cake was blown away. Two good friends, avid bakers themselves, were incredulous when I told them it was a "lighter" cake).
I was skeptical about the lighter cheesecakes (as a native New Yorker, I have high standards for my beloved cheesecake), so I tried both the sour cream cheesecake and the wildflower honey cheesecake. Both were gorgeous, perfect, and everything a cheesecake should be. I'm convinced.
I have watched Ms. Saulsbury win multiple major cookoffs on the Food Network over the years, and already thought she was a genius; this beautiful book is but further proof of her talent. A highly recommended book--Brava!


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Perfect cakes, lighter in fat and calories, yet full of flavor? You're not dreaming; you've discovered Enlightened Cakes. Award-winning baker Camilla Saulsbury has crafted more than 100 unbeatable cakes that range from the old-fashioned to the sophisticated to the innovative. For example:*Caramel Apple Bundt Cake*Tangerine Chiffon Cake with Fresh Berries*Plum Crumble Cake*Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake*Warm Pear & Walnut Cake*Wildflower Honey Cheesecake*Brown Sugar Pound Cake*Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Cake*Citrus-Scented Olive Oil Cake*Tennessee Jam Cake with Brown Sugar Fudge Frosting*Guinness Gingerbread*Dulce de Leche Layer Cake*Mayan Chocolate Cupcakes*Mocha Cupcakes with Epresso Meringue*Fresh Ginger CheesecakeAnd that's but the tip of the fork...All of the recipes are well-tested, include complete nutritional analyses, and follow enlightened eating guidelines, including no more than 10g of fat per serving and whole grain flour in many of the recipes.To cake!

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A Teacher's Guide to a Walk in the Rainforest Review

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(More customer reviews)All of the Dawn teacher guides by the Malnors are superior resources. They are very well-organized and easy to follow. There are enough activities suggested to be very selective and still have more than enough material. Plus, what I love about these guides, is that all modes of learning are addressed: for example, the body and the feelings as well as the intellect. My other favorites are the rainforests and ocean guides.

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A Teacher's Guide to A Walk in the Rainforest. Based on Pratt-Serafini's picture book favorite for rain forest study, this guide includes lessons about habitat, interdependency of species, the rain forest water cycle, native peoples, oxygen generation, and much more.

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Estrogen: The Natural Way: Over 250 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Menopause Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very enthusiastic regarding this book. The recipes were very well done and I did find great relief from menopausal symptoms. However, while traveling I relied on several "portable" flax seed foods for my daily "portions" for estrogen. Shortly thereafter, I was found to have a very irregular heart beat. I have no history of heart problems and, in fact, am an athlete. Research into flax seed showed that more than 2 ounces or 60 grams a day should not be taken internally. It can cause increased respitory rate, gasping, staggering, or convulsions. In early history, it was used as a heart medication - indicating a heart link. There is no warning in the book and in fact, the book encourages higher doses. Please use extreme caution in using these flax seed foods. Use only small amounts per day. There are beneficial amounts (very low doses), but it is toxic in small amounts as well if consumed regularly. There are no warnings on the flax seed bags in stores.

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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Creative Cooking for Renal Diets Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very happy with this cookbook...my husband has an inherited kidney disease and my son has inherited potential cholesterol and heart problems from hsi fahter's family...I have tried unsuccessfully to create meals that are healthy and appetizing and finally this book has managed to help me meal plan for us all...and since we are a family of 3, we will have meals to freeze or take to lunch the next day...I would recommend this book to ANYONE in need of low protein, cholesterol, sodium diets...

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The New American Diet System Review

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(More customer reviews)Dr. and Mrs Connor are, respectively, a world-class lipidologist who teaches at the Oregon Health Sciences University, and an amazingly competent dietician who cooks each recipe in this book 5-6 times herself.The Connors devised a method by which you may determine, by means of a single number, to what extent a particular food is good or bad for your arteries (foods ranging from fruits to Big Macs) - it is called the CSI or Cholesterol Saturated Fatty Acid Index.You use the book as a reference or as a cookbook: pages of foods are listed by category, with their CSI, and number of grams of fat; the recipes are well-written and tasty. The index is complete and easy to access. I use this book constantly for the education of my patients with hyperlipidemia.

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In their breakthrough book, The New American Diet, the Connors developed a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet that dramatically reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and high blood pressure. Now, the overwhelming amount of products and information about cholesterol can be confusing.The New American Diet System takes us to the next step, providing a unique system that simplifies food choices for people with high cholesterol. Since both saturated fat and cholesterol in foods increase cholesterol in the blood, the Connors developed the CSI -- the Cholesterol-Saturated Fat Index -- the only complete measure of the true heart-healthiness of foods.This indispensable reference: -- makes food choices as simple as choosing from 1 to 10 (the lower the CSI, the better)-- provides easy-to-read charts rating hundreds of foods -- including many brand-name products-- eliminates confusion about high-fat, low-cholesterol foods (such as tropical oils) and low-fat, high-cholesterol foods (like shellfish)-- offers more than 300 recipes for tasty, low-CSI versions of your favorite dishes as well as suggested menus-- helps you compute your own CSI so you can set new dietary goals.A straightforward, comprehensive resource for anyone with high cholesterol, or anyone concerned about dietary fat, The New American Diet System is an essential part of every cholesterol-conscious kitchen.

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The Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids: 101 Exciting and Delicious Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)This is such a great little book. Easy to make recipies that really are tasty and perfect for kids......just like the title says.
I own a lot of gluten free receipe books and usually can pick one or two ideas from each to tempt my son with but the majority of those other cook-books (as good as some of them may be) focus on adults with gluten intolerance and consist of meals and dishes that wouldn't look out of place at a dinner party catering for guests with a discerning palate. This little gem though, well and truly caters for children and covers everything from snacks and nibbles through to parties and complete meals. It also has some nice little tales/snippets that go with some of the recipies, to let you know how they came about, which is interesting.
The BEST thing about this book however, is that although it's brilliant for the gluten intolerant in your family it also works as a general child friendly cookbook that everyone can benefit from, even those in the family that can tolerate gluten will find little to object to with these dishes. It's impossible to tell that the finished recipies cater to a dietary requirement, it all just tastes and looks like good home-made food. The recipies are healthy, tasty, fun, easy AND gluten free. It's brilliant.
Even if you're just looking for a great cookbook for kids menu's I'd recommend this one, it's filled with yummy stuff.


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Having to follow a gluten-free diet can be a daunting prospect for children and young adults-they feel isolated at a time when their friends are enjoying everything from bread, pizza, and pasta, to crisps, cakes, and biscuits. Yet with supermarkets now stocking many gluten-free ingredients, you can make versatile, healthy, and enticing gluten-free meals that will appeal to all the family. Based on recipes created for the author's own daughter, The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids includes over 100 recipes-from crispy chicken nuggets and quick pizza to birthday cupcakes and peanut butter cookies-a list of store cupboard essentials, creative ideas for special treats, healthy snacks, top tips for eating out, and more. The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids will solve many of your mealtime dilemmas and help your child to learn what they can and can't eat. An essential guide for any gluten-free family.

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No Red Meat: More Than 300 Delicious, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband's cholesterol is through the roof!!! So we both decided we wanted to try going without red meat for a while. I looked into a lot of vegetarian cookbooks but they were so off-the-wall and not very realistic for a family with 2 school age boys. It was so hard to find any recipes for "normal" easy cooking that didn't require weird or bizzare ingredients!! Thats why I love this cookbook! The recipes are simple and DELICIOUS!!! It's worth every penny! We can't wait to see how this will impact his cholesterol levels!!

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