Cooking for Healthy Living

Ms. Fonda begins by discussing the essential principles of wellness, nutrition basics, meal planning, food shopping, eating to lose weight and exercise - presented in an informal, accessible style illuminated with fascinating anecdotes from her own life.
Following the informative introduction are three chapters devoted to recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that emphasize seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs and whole grains. Each chapter is organized into 21 menus that help you plan your meals. A broad selection of recipes in the final chapter rounds out the menus. Every recipe - 120 in all - and every menu includes a nutritional analysis to guide you toward your personal healthy-eating goals.
To assist you further, all of the recipes include preparation and cooking times and tips on substitutions, special techniques and storage. Each recipe is illustrated by a full-page color photograph. All have been specially created and kitchen-tested to be delicious enough for the most discriminating gourmet, yet easy enough for even a beginning cook to make perfectly the very first time.

Moving from the gym to the kitchen, Fonda presents a low-fat, high-nutrition collection of recipes developed by Robin Vitetta. An introductory chapter outlines healthful eating habits, with a focus on complex carbohydrates, and includes shopping advice ("Buy locally produced food"), tips on ordering restaurant fare and an authoritative section on exercise. The 120 recipes are organized in chapters according to meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with sides, desserts and snacks included in a fourth called Completing the Meal. Chapters open with lists of suggested menus; many of the recipes are accompanied by full-page photographs. The low-fat component is achieved through judicious substitution, utilizing nonfat milk and cream cheese in Cherry-Cheese Coffee Ring, and ground poultry and nonfat sour cream in Spicy Chicken Burgers and Creamy Horseradish. Dishes derive from?and play with?the expected culinary traditions: Black Bean Enchiladas with Tomato Salsa, Spaghetti in Spicy Peanut Sauce and Bison Osso Bucco. Techniques also play a part in reducing fat: Baked French Fries brushed with beaten egg whites and paprika, and Steamed Carrots with Dill. Recipes range from the ordinary (Apple-Raisin Oatmeal and Penne with Garlic-Tomato Sauce) to the unusual (e.g., Ted's Favorite Pizza or Bison Lasagna). 300,000 first printing; $350,000 ad/promo; author tour.
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The actress turned fitness guru offers recipes, advice on healthy living, and an endorsement of the holistic lifestyle.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.