Cookbooks reviewed: Jul 13

  

 

High Blood Pressure Explained: Natural, Effective, Drug-Free Treatment for the “Silent Killer”: (Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Heart Health, Naturopathy, Natural Remedies) by C.K. Murray

Starts with other works by the author. Intro to BP, outline of what you can do to improve it and signs to watch for.

Where it all comes from is another discussed topic.  Love the chapter on easy and natural strategies@ a must read.

Love explanation of what foods you should be eating and why, excellent resource here!

Also list of foods you should  be avoiding. Other works by the author are listed at the end. x resource!

30 Day weight loss meal plan: 1200 calorie meal plan by Bindu Dinesh

Meal plans and days of the week plans.

Recipes are for meals.

Intro has chart of BMI and weight status, causes, complications, prevention are all discussed.

Each meal plan lists the meals along with 2 snacks, calories:, protein, carbs, fiber, fat, and sodium

 Some notes have you prepare the meal the night before.

Each recipe starts with a title and List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.

Some have a lot of ingredients be sure to have them all, some also use canned items. I’d use fresh.

Directions and given.

There are NO pictures. Nutritional information on serving size specified: calories, fat, fiber, carbs, protein, folate, cholesterol, sugars, added sugars, vit A, C, calcium, iron, sodium and potassium.

Recipes do NOT always start at the top fo a new page.

Think I'd rather have recipes for meals put together, all breakfast together, all lunch together, etc. 

Lot to choose from.

Tips on what else you need to do includes drinking water, a lot of it, having eggs for breakfast, sleep, exercise, and so much more is discussed.

Lots of good ideas, not sure 1200 calories is the answer, talk to your doctor.

 

 

50 Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss and Healthy Living by Emma Green

List of recipes, foreword about the author and the book.

Free gifts and intro about the book.

Discussions of diet plans and how juicing can help you lose weight.

Lots of colorful pictures throughout the intro materials.

Each recipe starts with a title.

List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.

Listed in grams so keep your scale handy.

Directions are given.

Tips and variations.

There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information listed.

Like flavor combinations with spices and herbs.

Some recipes are listed using US measurements. It's almost like the recipes come from many sources as the ingredients are not listed the same throughout.

Note from the author at the end.