Each year, medical treatments leave millions of patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties. Most hospitals deal with this by pureeing their food. The unfortunate result is that food becomes unappetizing, and patients fail to obtain the nutrition they need. Now, nutritionists Sandra Woodruff and Leah Gilbert-Henderson have written the Soft Foods for Easier Eating Cookbook, an easy-to-follow guide that offers maximum nutrition and taste with minimum discomfort.
Part One highlights simple strategies for living with chewing and swallowing difficulties, and offers...
Each year, medical treatments leave millions of patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties. Most hospitals deal with this by pureeing their ...
Secrets of Fat-Free Baking features over 130 scrumptious recipes that use fat substitutes such as fruit purees and juices, applesauce, honey, nonfat yogurt and buttermilk, and even mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin. You will learn how to replace refined flours with healthy whole-grain flours, how to whip up fat-free frostings and icings, and much more.
Secrets of Fat-Free Baking features over 130 scrumptious recipes that use fat substitutes such as fruit purees and juices, applesauce, honey, n...
Many no- and low-fat cookbooks on the market that reduce fat and calories by using artificial fat substitutes, sweeteners, and highly refined processed foods. Secrets of Fat-Free Cooking is a very different kind of cookbook. The over 150 kitchen-tested recipes were designed to help you create low- and no-fat dishes that are easy to prepare, taste delicious, and are high in nutritional value.
Delight your family and friends at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special occasions with this wide range of soups, salads, breads, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Find the secrets to making Golden...
Many no- and low-fat cookbooks on the market that reduce fat and calories by using artificial fat substitutes, sweeteners, and highly refined processe...
With Secrets of Fat-Free Italian Cooking, you'll learn how to make your favorite Italian dishes without all of the unwanted fat. The recipes utilize the latest, healthiest, and tastiest products, as well as the most natural ingredients, in order to insure great taste and nutrition.
With Secrets of Fat-Free Italian Cooking, you'll learn how to make your favorite Italian dishes without all of the unwanted fat. The recipes ut...
A complete guide and cookbook to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.
Not all carbs are created equal. In fact, the latest dietary research shows that different carbohydrates have varying effects on the body, depending on the rate at which they raise blood sugar levels--also known as a food's glycemic index (GI). Choosing a balance of foods that are low on the GI will speed weight loss and control diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.
In The Good Carb Cookbook,...
A complete guide and cookbook to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.
Imagine naturally occurring toxic substances that are responsible for chronic disease and accelerated aging. When trying to discover why patients with diabetes are prone to complications such as heart disease, Dr. Helen Vlassara and her research team focused on compounds called advanced glycation end products, or AGEs, which enter the body through the diet. For years, these amazing studies remained virtually unknown to the public. Now, renowned researchers Dr. Vlassara and Dr. Gary Striker, and best-selling author Sandra Woodruff have written a complete guide to...
Imagine naturally occurring toxic substances that are responsible for chronic disease and accelerated aging. When trying to discover why patients w...
Always considered a vital nutrient, fiber is now being appreciated more than ever before. Its benefits are many--improved digestion, protection against cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and better weight control, to name a few. But to truly profit from fiber, it's vital to get it from nutrient-packed foods like fruits and vegetables. How can you do this and still keep your dishes easy to prepare and absolutely delicious?
Now, dietitian and best-selling cookbook author Sandra Woodruff makes it simple to incorporate fiber into your diet. Filled with scrumptious fiber-rich...
Always considered a vital nutrient, fiber is now being appreciated more than ever before. Its benefits are many--improved digestion, protection aga...
All foods contain AGEs--advanced glycation end products--which are naturally occurring toxins. Numerous studies have shown that a buildup of AGEs accelerates the body's aging process. Over time, by increasing oxidation and free radicals, hardening tissue, and creating chronic inflammation, AGEs lead to a host of chronic diseases. By knowing how to lower your AGE consumption, you can lead a longer, healthier life. Here is an easy-to-use guide to understanding AGEs and identifying those foods that have the least AGEs and those that have the most so that you can make smart dietary decisions....
All foods contain AGEs--advanced glycation end products--which are naturally occurring toxins. Numerous studies have shown that a buildup of AGEs a...
