Cooking Well

A perfect and irresistible idea: A cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes created for everyone on a tight budget. While studying food policy as a master’s candidate at NYU, Leanne Brown asked a simple yet critical question: How well can a person eat on the $4 a day given by SNAP, the U.S. government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program informally known as food stamps? The answer is surprisingly well: Broiled Tilapia with Lime, Spicy Pulled Pork, Green Chile and Cheddar Quesadillas, Vegetable Jambalaya, Beet and Chickpea Salad—even desserts like Coconut Chocolate Cookies and Peach Coffee Cake. In addition to creating nutritious recipes that maximize every ingredient and use economical cooking methods, Ms. Brown gives tips on shopping; on creating pantry basics; on mastering certain staples—pizza dough, flour tortillas—and saucy extras that make everything taste better, like spice oil and tzatziki; and how to make fundamentally smart, healthful food choices. The idea for Good and Cheap is already proving itself. The author launched a Kickstarter campaign to self-publish and fund the buy one/give one model. Hundreds of thousands of viewers watched her video and donated $145,000, and national media are paying attention. Even high-profile chefs and food writers have taken note—like Mark Bittman, who retweeted the link to the campaign; Francis Lam, who called it “Terrific!”; and Michael Pollan, who cited it as a “cool kickstarter.” In the same way that TOMS turned inexpensive, stylish shoes into a larger do-good movement, Good and Cheap is poised to become a cookbook that every food lover with a conscience will embrace.

Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat is the follow-up to the deliciously popular Well Fed — by “The Clothes Make The Girl” blogger Melissa Joulwan — and it's packed with even more internationally-inspired recipes, mouth-watering photos, and easy meal ideas. Well Fed 2 proves that the Paleo diet — too often defined by what you give up — is really about what you gain: good health, a light heart, and memorable meals to share with the people you love.

Can a healthy diet prevent Osteoporosis or make a difference in the health of patients whom already have developed the disease? In a word, yes. An estimation of 44 million Americans are at risk for Osteoporosis today. The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men, which is expected to double in the next 25 years. Most physicians encourage not only an active lifestyle, but also a balanced diet to help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Indeed, people with Osteoporosis often report considerable improvement in their well-being after changing their eating habits. Cooking Well: Osteoporosis features over 100 recipes designed to improve daily functioning and aid in the treatment of this disease. The book also features: * An overview on how to live with osteoporosis * A list of foods to avoid * A meal diary and checklist to track your progress All recipes and meals in the "Cooking Well" series have been specially created by renowned health and diet expert, Chef Marie-Annick Courtier, and Cooking Well: Osteoporosis is an invaluable resource for your nutritional healing.

You have the power to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, and lessen symptoms of hypertension, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), joint pain and other rheumatoid problems, as well as certain skin ailments, with Cooking Well: Mediterranean Diet. The region of the Mediterranean is famous for the good health of its inhabitants who consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Now, some of the most delicious and healthy Mediterranean recipes are available in Cooking Well: Mediterranean Diet. Cooking Well: Mediterranean Diet contains recipes full of foods that are rich in essential omega-3's, as well as: * An overview on how omega-3's can help with a range of diseases * Tips on the best food to eat for a healthier heart * A meal diary and checklist to track your progress Being good to your body doesn't mean you have to give up great-tasting food. Get the best of both worlds with Cooking Well: Mediterranean Diet.

Today, living a gluten-free lifestyle is gaining popularity as more and more people around the world develop serious health aversions to wheat. Wheat intolerances and allergies are among the top food allergies in the United States. Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies features over 145 gluten-free recipes designed to improve daily functioning with a variety of delicious meal choices, including breakfast, soups, salads, entrees, snacks and desserts. Enjoy everything from orange pumpkin muffins, to black bean soup, to a Waldorf salad, to chicken cacciatore, to an apple tart, without having to worry about your wheat intolerance or allergy. Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies also includes: * An overview on wheat allergies * A list of foods to avoid * A meal diary and checklist to track your progress Recipes and meals in the Cooking Well series have been specially created by renowned health and diet expert, Chef Marie-Annick Courtier. Each book in the series also includes general nutrition information as well as tips on which foods to avoid along the path of nutritional healing.

Enjoy the Healing Power of Garlic Throughout history, garlic has been used for its unique flavor as well as for its many healing properties including its ability to act as an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic, to lower cholesterol, and to maintain blood pressure. Now, with the recipes in Cooking Well: Garlic, you can harness the health benefits of garlic in tasty and easy-to-prepare meals for you and your family. Cooking Well: Garlic has over 100 quick and easy recipes including Garlic Bean Soup, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Breast with Garlic Cloves, Bow Tie Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Eggplant, Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic, and more. Cooking Well: Garlic also includes: - An overview of garlic’s historical and current medicinal uses - A guide to growing, harvesting, and storing your own garlic - Cooking tips for preserving the many health benefits of garlic Whether you’re looking to improve your health, or just want to savor the delicious taste of garlic, Cooking Well: Garlic is the perfect resource for enjoying this miraculous herb.

Thousands of skincare products promise beautiful skin without providing real results, and it's time for a practical and effective way of achieving healthier skin. Cooking Well: Beautiful Skin harnesses the scientifically proven benefits of antioxidants for skin health, providing you with the tools necessary for achieving glowing, radiant skin from the inside out. Antioxidants have been proven to effectively counteract free-radicals, or chemicals in the body responsible for the effects of aging. Increasing your intake of antioxidants better prepares your skin cells for fighting off free-radicals found in your every-day environment, including ultraviolet radiation and airborne pollutants. Cooking Well: Beautiful Skin includes: * Over 75 antioxidant-rich recipes designed to improve your skin health from within * Meditation techniques for discovering your inner beauty * Exploration of definitions of beauty from across the globe Healthy, beautiful skin is finally possible with the delicious and easy-to-follow recipes found in Cooking Well: Beautiful Skin.

Experience the rich, full flavors of authentic Italian cuisine—made healthy! The secret to truly authentic Italian cooking lies in the careful selection of the very best ingredients, combining them together to create rich, flavorful dishes that both nourish and satisfy. Italian cuisine teaches the importance of understanding each ingredient, and includes some of the most varied and impactful recipes in the world. Promoting simple cooking techniques that anyone can practice, all while concentrating on unique flavors and appealing textures, is what has given Italian cuisine its reputation for filling, healthful food. Whether you’re looking for simple, classic dishes such as Pasta Fagioli and Shrimp Fra Diavolo, or are looking to try some more unique Italian recipes, Cooking Well: Healthy Italian has something for everyone. Each recipe has been designed to incorporate healthy and convenient cooking methods and ingredients, making it easier than ever to bring nutritious, authentic Italian cooking into your home. Cooking Well: Healthy Italian also includes: • An overview of the proper usage for authentic Italian ingredients—such as olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and fine Italian cheeses—as well as their nutritional benefits • Healthy alternatives to traditional Italian recipes, including low-oil preparations and delicious vegetarian options to suit any diet • Step-by-step instructions and helpful tips on Italian cooking techniques and ingredients for beginner chefs and those new to Italian cooking • A guide to preparing homegrown ingredients and homemade stocks to bring out the full fl avor of Italian cooking Cooking Well: Healthy Italian contains over 100 traditional and popularized recipes including Shrimp Scampi, Quadrettini Casserole, Polenta Parmesan, Chicken Saltimocca, Simple Pasta Pesto, Goat Cheese, Bruschetta, Ricotta Cheesecake Parfaits and many more!