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From the team that brought you SparkPeople.com, America’s #1 weight-loss and fitness site, and the New York Times bestseller The Spark, comes The SparkPeople Cookbook. This practical yet inspirational guide takes the guesswork out of making delicious, healthy meals and losing weight.
Award-winning chef Meg Galvin and SparkRecipes editor Stepfanie Romine have paired up to create this collection of more than 160 all-new satisfying, sustaining, and stress-free recipes that streamline your healthy-eating efforts. With a focus on real food, generous portions, and great flavor, these recipes are not part of a fad diet. They aren’t about obscure ingredients, eliminating key components of a balanced diet, or slaving away at the stove. They are about making smart choices and eating food you love.
But this is more than a collection of recipes—it’s an education. The SparkPeople philosophy is about encouraging people to achieve personal goals with the support of others. So along with the recipes, you’ll find step-by-step how-tos about the healthiest, most taste-enhancing cooking techniques; lists of kitchen essentials; and simple ingredient swaps that maximize flavor, while cutting fat and calories, plus you’ll read motivational SparkPeople success stories from members who have gone through life-changing transformations.
In addition, you’ll find:
· Results from the SparkPeople “Ditch the Diet” Taste Test, which proves that you don’t have to eat tasteless food to lose weight.
· 150 meal ideas and recipes that take 30 minutes or less to prepare—plus dozens of other meals for days when you have more time.
· Two weeks of meal plans that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
So whether you’re a novice taking the first steps to improve your health or a seasoned cook just looking for new, healthy recipes to add to your repertoire, this cookbook is for you. Learn to love your food, lose the weight, and ditch the diet forever!
Introduction Chris Downie xi
Part I Get Ready
Chapter 1 Satisfying, Sustaining, and Stress-Free Eating 3
Chapter 2 The Science of Satisfaction 11
Chapter 3 The New Healthy Kitchen 27
Part II Get Cooking
Chapter 4 Breakfast 73
Chapter 5 Salads & Sandwiches 103
Chapter 6 Soups & Stews 147
Chapter 7 Main Dishes with Poultry, Meat & Fish 175
Chapter 8 Meatless Mains, Pasta & Pizza 239
Chapter 9 Whole Grains 277
Chapter 10 Vegetables 305
Chapter 11 Snacks & Desserts 331
Chapter 12 Herbs, Spices & Seasonings 361
Afterword: Raising Kids to Be Healthy Eaters 389
Appendices
Appendix A Weekly Meal Plan 397
Appendix B Healthy Pantry Checklist 403
Appendix C Choosing a Cooking Oil 407
Appendix D Create a Healthy Grocery List in 4 Easy Steps 413
Appendix E How to Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh 419
Appendix F 25 Good, Cheap Foods 425
Appendix G Metric Equivalent Charts 431
Appendix H Nutritional Guidelines Chart 435
Endnotes 437
Recipe Category Index 439
Index 447
Photo Credits 461
Acknowledgments 463
About the Author 466
HealthyRunner
Posted October 7, 2011
One of the best cookbooks I have ever owned. Recipes are simple, yet tasty and more importantly they are healthy for us. And the best part, they don't take hours of preparation and cooking time. A must have in your kitchen!
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Cookbooks can be a lot of fun and this one is no exception. Spark People is an organization that helps people lead healthier lives by promoting good eating habits and exercise. Nothing new, right? Well, I found some new ideas and think you will too. The book begins with tips and tricks as well as the success stories of real people. The Get Ready section helps you find out how to be a satisfied, sustained, and stress free diner. The Get Cooking section helps you prepare for cooking not only with the food, but also with your kitchen. There are sample meal plans, a guide to portion sizes, and more. Some of the many recipes are: Garlic Chicken Slaw in Lettuce Cups; French Onion Soup with Whole Wheat Croutons; Cornish Hens with Apple-Pecan Stuffing; Spinach Salad with Cherries and Pomegranate Vinaigrette; and Baked Starburst Fries. Come on and give this cookbook a try. What have you got to lose?
I am having a lot of fun with this cookbook. The recipes are normal foods, so they fit into a normal lifestyle. The difference is in the preparation, and the guidance is all in the book. I really love trying the recipes, especially the smoothies. Thank you to Net Galley for the copy I have on my Nook. I can't wait to buy a copy!
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Posted October 13, 2011
This is a great healthy living and eating resource. The recipes are great, the success stories inspiring and the helpful resources includes a weekly meal plan and advice on creating a healthy food grocery list. The best part is that the recipes don't taste low-fat, the ones I have cooked are fantastic!
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Posted October 6, 2011
Awesome. I love Sparkpeople!
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Posted September 18, 2012
i haven't acually bought the product this is a question acually but does the recipes have like how many calorie are in the meal per serving
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Posted April 14, 2012
I want to cook, not have to dig through a lot of palabra. Very diappointing!
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Posted March 20, 2012
This cook book sucked
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Overview
From the team that brought you SparkPeople.com, America’s #1 weight-loss and fitness site, and the New York Times bestseller The Spark, comes The SparkPeople Cookbook. This practical yet inspirational guide takes the guesswork out of making delicious, healthy meals and losing weight.
Award-winning chef Meg Galvin and SparkRecipes editor Stepfanie Romine have paired up to create this collection of more than 160 all-new satisfying,...