The Science Of Skinny Cookbook

In The Science of Skinny, organic chemist and nutritionist Dee McCaffrey shared the revolutionary eating plan she developed by applying what she'd learned in the lab to what she put on her plate. In the process, she lost more than 100 pounds -- and has kept them off for twenty years. Her secret? Eating natural whole foods and avoiding artificial sweeteners and chemical additives. Now The Science of Skinny Cookbook offers 100 family-friendly recipes for a delicious, realistic way of eating -- not dieting -- for life.

With scientific research, her own chemistry background, and the traditional diets of our not-so-distant ancestors as her guide, Dee McCaffrey casts new light on an age-old wisdom: Eating foods in their closest-to-natural form is the true path to sustained weight loss and, in fact, the remedy for almost any health problem. We are so far removed from foods in their natural state that we now call them "health foods", a sad admission that we’ve compromised our health for the sake of convenience. The Science of Skinny aims to create a space for change -- to educate and enlighten readers on the value of proper nutrition so that they can find a healthier and more life-affirming relationship with their bodies and the food they eat. Offering serial dieters a healthy and lifelong way to shed pounds -- and keep them off -- The Science of Skinny includes: kick-start plans; guidelines for family- and kid-friendly meals; quick and delicious menus and more than 50 recipes; shopping lists and eating-on-the-go tips; easy fitness routines; and more.

Originally published: Maggie Valley, N.C.: Living Life Publications, 2008.

Professional pastry chef and Top Chef contestant shows you how to indulge in dessert while maintaining a healthy lifestyle with 100 low-fat recipes, including more than 25 sugar-free variations. In her debut cookbook, Marisa Churchill will show you how to pick the best ingredients, create contrasting textures, boost flavor with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices, and substitute lower-fat/lower-calorie alternatives without skimping on flavor. From quick weeknight desserts that can be ready in fewer than thirty minutes to elegant desserts for dinner parties and holidays, Sweet & Skinny gives readers all the skills and recipes they need to satisfy their cravings. Hosting a dinner party? Wow your guests with Individual S’More Tarts, Goat Cheesecake with Figs, or perhaps a Rosemary Angel Food Cake with Lemon Glaze. Charged with a holiday dessert? How about Pear and Chocolate Upside-Down Cake, Orange-Chile Chocolate Bark, or Baked Apples with Maple-Gingersnap Stuffing? Faced with a sudden craving? Rest assured—No-Bake Cheesecake Cups with Concord Grapes, Molten Chocolate Soufflé Cake, and Mocha Affogato Milkshakes can be whipped up in minutes. For those who are trying to lose weight, have dietary restrictions, or are simply looking to decrease sugar, Sweet & Skinny offers a path to eating healthier and baking simpler by lowering fat and cooking smart, with everything in moderation.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LOSE UP TO 20 POUNDS IN 21 DAYS! In The Skinny Rules, celebrity trainer and coach of NBC’s The Biggest Loser Bob Harper delivers the ultimate strategy for healthy, long-term weight loss and “thin maintenance.” But what if you have a big event looming—a reunion, wedding, beach vacation, or other special occasion—and need a fast-acting plan to meet your short-term goals? Jumpstart to Skinny features thirteen short-term Rules (no one gets thin on mere suggestions) that will supercharge your weight loss. Taking any confusion or decision making out of the equation, Harper also provides a day-by-day plan for success, including his body-toning “Jumpstart Moves” and deliciously slimming recipes specially designed for your get-skinny needs. Jumpstart to Skinny lets you in on the secrets Bob shares with his red-carpet celebrity clients. This is not a marathon diet; it’s a quick sprint to the finish line. And the victory lap comes when you slip into that sexy dress or swimsuit and feel fantastic. Get started today! THE FOUR-PART JUMPSTART PLAN TO A SKINNIER YOU • Your Jumpstart Rules: Thirteen must-follow principles to get you ready for your own “big reveal,” including Rule #1, a precise breakdown of the proper protein/carbohydrate/fat proportions for every meal, and Rule #3, which explains why you need to just say no to complex carbs after breakfast during this three-week plan. These are the Rules that Bob Harper and his celebrity clients use to get ready for their big events—and now you’re in on the secrets, too. • Your Jumpstart Day-by-Day: No decisions, no confusion! Here is the simple, three-week game plan: the food to buy and prepare ahead each week, when and how much to eat each day, and the when and how of your exercise schedule. • Your Jumpstart Moves: Bob’s unique, twenty-minute, at-home exercise routines. From sit-ups, push-ups, and squats to jumping rope, lateral jumps, and simple chair dips, choose one of the seven “packages” of body-toning moves when your day calls for Bob’s “metabolic conditioning.” • Jumpstart Recipes: Cleansing or juice fasting? No way! You need to eat to lose weight, so here are twenty-one days of slimmingly delicious recipes—including “Peanut Butter and Jelly” Oatmeal, Sweet Potato Hash, Spaghetti Squash Bolognese, Buffalo Chicken Salad, and Bob’s signature Shrimp Skimpy—formulated with your Jumpstart protein/carb/fat proportions (see Rule #1!) and calorie maximums in mind.

Originally titled "Dee's Mighty Cookbook: Tasty Cuisine for Flourless and Sugarless Living," this expanded and revised edition describes in detail the "six most important foods for weight loss and good health." More than 100 of McCaffrey's private recipes are included.

From the #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Skinny Bitch, earth-friendly meat- and dairy-free alternatives for all your cooking and dining needs. Thinking of going vegan? Nutritionist Kim Barnouin makes becoming vegan a no-brainer with this handy reference book featuring vegan ingredient substitutes for all your favorite recipes. There’s even a helpful guide to eating vegan while dining out—or while stuck at the airport. For the vegan-curious, Barnouin offers a weekend menu plan filled with meal and snack ideas that will make vegan nutrition fun and easy. With everything from label-decoding guidelines to recipe ideas and shopping tips, Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps will make living a healthy and sustainable lifestyle easier than ever! Praise for Kim Barnouin “I absolutely love how Kim has made vegan cooking so simple and delicious.” ―Sophie Uliano, author of Gorgeously Green on Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook “Chapter by chapter, [Barnouin] calls out nasty and/or cruel ingredients . . . offering planet- and human-friendly alternatives.” —Publishers Weekly on Skinny Bitch: Home, Beauty & Style

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Bob Harper, the bestselling author of The Skinny Rules and Jumpstart to Skinny and the star of NBC’s ongoing smash reality show The Biggest Loser, comes 100 delicious new recipes (all of them under 330 calories!), a month of new menu plans, and indispensable shopping lists and cooking tips that all follow Bob’s practical strategies for getting thin! THE TASTIEST MEALS FOR HELPING YOU LOSE WEIGHT—FAST! In The Skinny Rules, super-motivator Bob Harper introduced the twenty nonnegotiable eating and lifestyle principles that pave the way to quick and permanent weight loss. Since then, thousands of fans asked for more guidance and inspiration! Skinny Meals answers the call, delivering 100 new Skinny Rules–abiding recipes (all of them under 350 calories!) and a month’s worth of new menu plans that will satisfy you at every meal. From an Apple Pie Shake for breakfast to Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce for dinner, Bob has done all the tricky calorie, protein, carb, sodium, and fiber counting so you can meet his Rules goals without even thinking about them! With easy, prepare-ahead strategies, handy shopping lists, and cooking tips, Skinny Meals is your ultimate guide to slimming down and staying fit. Just shop, chop, and enjoy! Praise for Skinny Meals “Skinny Meals rocked my world. . . . It’s not just a how-to book. It includes so many yummy food ideas that . . . it’s easy to get through the day without feeling like you’re denying yourself. . . . I may have found the diet book that changes my life.”—Books for Better Living