The Complete Idiot's Guide to Good Fat, Good Carb Meals

Not all carbs and fats are created equal.

Emphasizing the benefits of a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fats, and Omega-3 fatty acids, this comprehensive guide offers readers more than 300 recipes that tantalize the taste buds—from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. The recipes are designed to help readers lose weight without feeling deprived or experiencing the cravings that so often come with low-carb and low-fat diets.

• Diet books that highlight good carbs and good fats, such as The South Beach Diet, outsell low- and no-carb diet books
• Readers of diet cookbooks buy multiple books on the subject
• According to the American Medical Association, 64% of Americans are overweight or obese, and it’s worsening

Jorj Morgan is the author of Fresh Traditions: Classic Dishes for a Contemporary Lifestyle, At Home in the Kitchen, and At Home Entertaining. Her nutrition advice has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. She’s appeared on such nationally syndicated television programs as At Home Live and on QVC.
JoAnn Whipple, a registered and licensed dietitian and a certified diabetes educator, has been educating clients for years about the benefits of a healthy weight through proper nutrition and exercise.

Jorj Morgan is the author of Fresh Traditions: Classic Dishes for a Contemporary Lifestyle, At Home in the Kitchen, and At Home Entertaining. Her nutrition advice has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. She?s appeared on such nationally syndicated television programs as At Home Live and on QVC.
JoAnn Whipple, a registered and licensed dietitian and a certified diabetes educator, has been educating clients for years about the benefits of a healthy weight through proper nutrition and exercise.