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The stoplight diet for children: an eight-week program for parents and children
By Leonard Epstein. 1988
The authors address the problem of childhood and adolescent obesity. Foods are color-coded red, yellow, and green--high, moderate, and low…
calorie, respectively. Parents are given advice on how to motivate their children so that dieting is not a chore. Includes quizzes and special sections for childrenMicrowave diet cookery
By Marcia Cone. 1988
Diabetic cooking from around the world
By Vilma Chantiles. 1989
A cookbook to add sparkle to the blandness of a restricted diet. While not an introduction to diabetic nutrition, the…
book does incorporate the American Diabetes Association's exchange lists. Each recipe includes the estimated number of calories and nutrients per servingEater's choice: a food lover's guide to lower cholesterol
By Ron Goor. 1989
Because of research linking high cholesterol levels to heart diseases, this diet plan is designed to help reform eating habits.…
In addition to low-fat and low-calorie recipes, information is provided on behavioral changes, food substitutions, and tips for self-monitoringTaking the fear out of eating: a nutritionists' guide to sensible food choices
By Charlette Gallagher. 1992
The art of cooking for the diabetic
By Mary Hess. 1978
Revised edition containing information on diabetes and its management, based on 1994 recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Includes advice…
on exercise, alcohol, dining out, and eating while traveling; recipes for soups, breads, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese, yogurt, pastas, and dessertsHealing foods
By Miriam Polunin. 1997
This practical guide to key foods for good health presents positive steps toward better eating habits. Profiles nutritional and therapeutic…
values of selected foods. Includes recipes for fifty featured items that are considered most important for a balanced dietWhat to eat if you have cancer: a guide to adding nutritional therapy to your treatment plan
By Maureen Keane. 1996
Nutritional advice and therapy to aid in denying cancer the food elements it needs to grow. Discusses various cancer treatments…
and how to strengthen the body against disease. Includes different diet plans and resourcesStrong women stay slim
By Miriam Nelson. 1998
In this companion to Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865, BR 11896) the author continues with advice on exercising with…
weights in order to develop strength, build bone, improve balance and flexibility, and increase energy. Presents pertinent scientific evidence, sample exercises, and healthful recipes. 1998Balance your body, balance your life: Dr. Taub's 28-day permanent weight loss plan
By Edward Taub. 1999
Integrative medical doctor outlines a month-long regimen of eating and exercising patterns, which he claims will lead to permanent weight…
loss, better health, and more energy. Diet stresses "live" foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, eaten at optimal times of day. Exercise centers on walking and yoga stretchesCurves: permanent results without permanent dieting
By Gary Heavin. 2003
Fitness center founder Gary Heavin demonstrates how to achieve permanent weight loss by modifying one's lifestyle to include a fitness…
program and healthy eating habits. Includes examples of specific exercises and sample menus that raise the metabolic rate and lead to loss of unwanted pounds. Bestseller. 2003An A-to-Z guide to all-natural remedies for everyday childhood health problems: acne, cold sores, rashes, sore throats, and more. Places…
emphasis on diet and nutrition. Combines folk wisdom with modern medicine by including medical explanations for treatments and advice on when to consult a doctor. 2003The South Beach diet cookbook: More than 200 Delicious Recipies That Fit the Nation's Top Diet
By Arthur Agatston. 2004
Florida cardiologist's companion to his bestselling weight loss book, The South Beach Diet (DB 56409). Provides over two hundred recipes,…
each designated as phase one, two, or three of the diet. Includes healthy ideas for breakfast, soups, salads, side dishes, fish, poultry, meats, vegetarian meals, and more. Bestseller. 2004Description of a three-phase program developed by a Florida cardiologist to help his overweight patients. The plan involves eating the…
right carbohydrates and the right fats in order to correct the way the body reacts to foods that previously caused weight problems. Includes suggested menus and recipes. Bestseller. 2003Cooking light superfast suppers: speedy solutions for dinner dilemmas
By Anne C. Cain, Cooking Light Editors. 2003
Offers creative solutions for the "what's for supper" question. Provides guidelines for healthy eating, grocery shopping, and quick and easy…
menus. Recipes cover no-cook meals, one-dish wonders, slow cooker suppers, meatless main dishes, speedy sides, and deadline desserts. Includes nutritional information and preparation and cooking times. 2003Charting a course to wellness: creative ways of living with heart disease and diabetes
By Graham Kerr, Treena Kerr. 2004
Celebrity chef Graham Kerr and his wife, Treena, share their journey of life, love, and healthy eating since Treena's battle…
with heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Includes more than four hundred recipes that contain fewer fats and carbohydrates and that list nutritional information and ADA exchanges. 2004Emily Post's the guide to good manners for kids
By Peggy Post, Steve Bjorkman, Cindy P. Senning. 2004
A comprehensive guide to good manners based on respect, consideration, and honesty. Explains everyday etiquette for thank-you letters, introductions, e-mail…
and other computer tasks, cell phone use, school and social events, as well as hospital, religious, and travel occasions. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004Teens cook: how to cook what you want to eat
By Megan Carle. 2004
Recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups and salads, dinner for one, family meals, and desserts. Follows the principle of preparing food…
"in the easiest possible way." Dishes reflect the sister-authors' preferences for vegetarian ethnic and all-American comfort foods. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2004The South Beach diet quick & easy cookbook: 200 delicious recipes ready in 30 minutes or less
By Arthur Agatston. 2005
Fast cookery for dieters recommended by the Florida cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet (DB 56409). Includes healthy…
appetizers, main courses, and desserts that use a minimum number of ingredients and are easy to prepare. 2005Updated version of a 1958 cookbook offers old favorites and new dishes adapted for modern tastes. Recipes list ingredients needed…
at the outset and those needed to finish the dish later, ways to store the unfinished dish, and final steps before serving. Includes appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. 2004