A wonderful thing happens when you combine sensible eating with tasty meals: you can lower or maintain your weight and improve your overall health, while also enjoying the benefits of whole foods. When you are beginning your journey to better health, it's not always easy to know what foods to choose and how to balance portion sizes. Weight loss can also be challenging when you have been making less-healthy food choices out of convenience. This book takes the mystery out of making these decisions and will teach you how to cook nutritious and delicious foods without spending hours at the stove.
Whether you are a seasoned chef or just getting started in the kitchen, the recipes in this cookbook are easy to prepare and balanced. Each one includes a complete nutritional breakdown based on the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Guide. Also included with each delicious recipe is an explanation of what makes it healthy and which important nutrients you will be adding to your daily intake. Whether your goal is to eat low-fat, low-carb or vegetarian, these 25 delicious meals and snacks are the perfect addition to every table and, better yet, designed to help you feel Kitchen Confident