Synopses & Reviews
The third edition edition of this bestseller is now published by Small Steps Press! People spend less time cooking than ever before but where do they turn when they still want to eat healthy? Quick and Healthy brings you over 200 easy recipes that are low in fat, cholesterol, and calories and take almost no time to prepare. With recipes designed for the busy cook, this latest edition includes practical nutrition information as well as quick, delicious recipes that have been kitchen-tested for taste and ease. Inside, you will find time-saving ideas, tips to reduce fat and cholesterol, and even food exchanges for weight loss and diabetes.
"Here's one cookbook that lives up to its name..." -
Cooking Light Magazine
". targets all of us who claim we do not have time to eat healthfully. A worthwhile addition to any 'eat and run' kitchen."
-Lipid Clinic News
"Well organized, well-thought-out, takes into account how busy most of us really are...This could become a kitchen stand-by for busy cooks..."
-Miami Herald
"The recipes are geared toward speedy everyday meals that appeal to all members of the family."
-The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon
"Superbly organized. Showcases delicious, "heart healthy", diabetes appropriate, weight control friendly recipes."
-Midwest Book Review
". contains easy-to-follow, healthful recipes that your family will actually eat."
-California Health
Synopsis
Designed for anyone who wants to eat healthier but doesn t have lots of time, Quick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas offers a wealth of nutrition and time-saving tips; delicious, quick-to-prepare, low-fat recipes; and 20 weeks of easy menus - each with a grocery list! Perfect for anyone trying to control their weight, as well as anyone with heart disease or diabetes. This is one cookbook dietitians and physicians are recommending to all their patients.
About the Author
Brenda J. Ponichtera is a registered dietitian, speaker and award-winning, best-selling author. She originally self-published "Quick and Healthy" through ScaleDown, the publishing company she founded. It is now published by Small Steps Press, an imprint of the American Diabetes Association, specializing in health-conscious books for the general population. Brenda has sold over 700,000 books through bookstores, direct mail, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, clinics, and other outlets. She is the recipient of the American Dietetic Association's Mary Abbott Hess Award and the Award of Merit from the Oregon Dietetic Association. As a medical professional and teacher, Brenda has focused on helping people develop healthful lifelong eating habits. For more information, visit her website at