Friday, September 13, 2019

Books read Sept 13








MEDITERRANEAN DIET: A complete guide with recipes and meal plan for weight loss by Alessio Franni
Starts with a table of contents where chapters are broken up into meals for a whole day/week. Main meals, shopping list and kitchen staples are included.
Intro talks about the Mediterranean diet and what it includes, health benefits and how to lose weight.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and total time.
Nutritional info per servings given, calories, carbs, fiber, protein and fat-NOT broken up into good or bad,
List of ingredients and directions are given.
There are NO pictures.
Another cookbook included: Mediterranean diet cookbook: healthy and tasty recipes to get you started.
This TOC has daily meal plans with recipes also.
Intro talks about the diet  and benefits.
Ideas for different varieties are given for meals, use your imagination.
Some recipe that start with a title, servings and list of ingredients and direction. Prep and cook times.
NO pics, NO nutr info.



20 Easy Recipes for Cast Iron Cooking by Adele Cliff
Starts out with TOC where recipes are broken up into meal categories.
Intro and tips about how to  cook with cast iron pans.
Each recipe starts with a title and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, and low sugar, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given on how to make.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.




Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 600 Easy & Healthy Recipes - 21-Day Diet Meal Plan - 8 Grocery Shopping Tips by Emily Wagner
Starts with TOC where recipes are broken up into meals.
Intro talks about basic things you need to know about the diet plan.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, prep time and list of ingredients. You should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar, fresh vs canned items.
There are NO pictures and no nutritional information
Directions are given. Includes 4 weeks meal plan chart.
Has a handful of recipes per category and there are a LOT of categories.



90 Easy Instant Pot Recipes: Your Healthy Food Options for Losing Weight by Olivia Mason
Starts with TOC where recipes are broken up into meals.
Intro talks about instant pot, how it works, functions, the parts, and tips.
Each recipe starts with a medium size color photo, title, servings, cook time, and list of ingredients.
You should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information.
There are a lot of ingredients listed for each recipe, be sure to have everything you need.


Superfood Cookbook: Delicious Vegetarian Superfood Salads for Easy Weight Loss and Detox: Healthy Clean Eating Recipes on a Budget (Superfood Kitchen Book 1) by Alissa Noel Grey
Starts with TOC where recipes are not in any specific order.
Intro about vegetarian salads and how you can incorporate healthier choices into a salad to make it taste good.
Each recipe has a title, servings, prep time.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sugar, low sodium, low fat, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Bonus of smoothie recipes at the end.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
About the author section.




The Ultimate Renal Diet Guide And Cookbook: Effective Way To Improve Kidney Function While Enjoying Delicious Renal Diet Meals by Jonathan Baker
Didn't realize there would be actual cookbooks for the kidneys.
Starts with TOC where the recipes are broken up into food categories.
Free bonus ebook offer. Into talks about what the renal diet is and how to follow it.
Also about kidney disease and the connection between the diet.
Recipe start with a title, short summary of the dish, cook time, servings and list of ingredients.
Directions are given on how to make and there is NO nutritional information.
There are NO pictures..
Lots of great, tasteful recipes.
Like soup and seasonings that you can make at home.
Shopping guide is included.
Free bonus ebooks listed at the end.
References noted also.



Lunch Box Recipes: 100 easy recipes and ideas for kids (Family Cooking Series Book 5) by Debbie Madson
Table of contents where recipes are broken into different categories.
Intro talks about reducing junk food.
Tips for packing lunches and how to add more vegetables to the lunch.
Each recipe includes a title, summary of the dish, ingredients which are healthy.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
There are some color photos scattered in the book.
Good selections to get a kid to eat more healthier foods.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.






Complete Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Easy Instant Pot Guide with 53 Healthy Electric Pressure Cooker Recipes for Smart People by Katy Adam
Start with Table of Contents where recipes are broken up into meals. Intro talks about using electric pressure cookers, their parts and benefits.
Each recipe has a small color photo, title, prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for her healthier diet: low sodium, low fat, low sugar, fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and not every dish is using the pressure cooker, some go into an oven or micro.
Good collection of basic foods to make in the pressure cooker.
Cooking measurement conversion charts are listed at the end
Other works by the author are listed at the end.
There is NO nutritional information.








Weight Winners Instant Pot Cookbook: 7 DAY TO LOSE WEIGHT WITH “SET AND FORGET” WEIGHT LOSS RECIPES And Keep It Off (Weight Loss Cookbook Book 1) by Michael Collin
Starts with TOC where recipes are broken up into food categories.
Intro talks about your weight and what your body needs and then instat pot.
Each section has a color photo.
Each recipe includes a title listing point values, cook time, servings, freestyle points and list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar, fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and some dishes do not use the instant pot at all.
Nutritional info *no size given* : calories, sat fat, fiber, sugar, protein
Some recipes have different listing-no consistency.
Some food items I am unfamiliar with, make sure you can get them at your store.
Not all may be familiar with the brand name so be sure you know what it is they want in the recipe.
one pound of Yukon Gold, I am pretty sure is for potatoes as it's a chowder recipe.
Some recipes mix English and American terms so be sure to measure the right amount.






Let's Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, Book 1) by Ajanta Chakraborty
Have no idea what Diwali is and interested to learn all about it.
Children's color book about this celebration.
Some pages are hard to read as the print is small and not of same height at times.
Love hearing of the traditions of this feast. Very bright colors and dress.
Very cool map at the end depicting what the holiday is all about.
About the authors is included at the end.




When You Feel Better: A Get Well Soon Gift that Lasts Longer than Flowers but is just as Beautiful (With Love Book Series 1) by Misty Black
Colorful children's book that rhymes and tells the recipient all the things they will do when they are better.
They are there for them. Dedication page and fun fact about finding a ladybug. About the author and illustrator pages.

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