Red Meat
Any diet that ditches red meat is one I will avoid, but this program actually promotes the consumption of red meat–albeit in moderation.
The book talks about the lower-fat cuts of meat, as well as a few beef-alternatives like bison, elk, and ostrich. Interesting!
Check out of the recipes they have:
- Protein only — Beef Roast with Apples looks odd, but I love Shredded Beef!
- Protein and fats — Check out the Argentine-Style Steak or the Smothered Burgers.
- Protein, fats, and carbs — Beef Chihuahua sounds strange…
- Protein, fats, and veggies — Consider the Beef and Eggplants or the Metabolic Mess.
- Protein, fats, carbs and veggies — I love Stuffed Peppers!
This is my favorite of the books, and it gives me lots of great ideas for cooking my steak!
Sides
Who doesn’t love sides when they eat out? Unfortunately, sides tend to be carb-heavy, or they’re just steamed veggies that are tasteless and not very palatable.
This ebook gives a list of delicious-looking sides, both carb- and veggie-heavy options. The options are fairly low in calories, and you’ll find that they can be quite tasty. Check out these options:
- Carbs — Cuban Black Beans, Cajun-Style Sweet Potatoes, and Inferno Rice all look tasty.
- Veggies — Try the Broccoli Dijon, the Curried Eggplant, and the Steamed Asian Mix.
All in all, the sides in this book look pretty tasty, and they’re not as high in calories as some of the sides you’ll find in local restaurants.
Snacks
Snacks are a hugely important part of the average person’s life, though most of us tend to forget about those little bites we eat here and there.
This book looks at a few of the healthier snack options that help you to stay full without adding too many calories. These options include:
- Protein and carbs — Apple No-Crisps, Strawberry Parfait, and Vanilla Peach Snack Bars.
- Protein and fats — Think Cottage Cheese, Tuna, and Salsa, or go with Onion Eggs for a quick bite.
Some of the snacks sound pretty odd, but on closer examination you’ll find that they can be quite tasty.
Vegetarian
For those who prefer to keep red meat and poultry out of their diets, this book looks at a list of recipes that you can make with only vegetarian foods. There aren’t too many recipes, but you’ll get a few choices, such as:
- Protein — Pepper Quiche sounds interesting.
- Protein and carbs — I love the look of Vegetarian Chili and Whole Wheat Vegetarian Lasagna.
- Protein, fats, and carbs — Try out the Egg Salad Sandwich or the Peanut Butter Nut Fudge.
- Protein, fats, and veggies — The Vegetarian Frittata is much more appealing to me than the Spicy Tempeh Scramble.
- Protein, fats, carbs and vitamins — I’d try the Quinoa Burritos, but not the Spicy Peanut Tempeh Salad.
For vegetarians, it’s a good addition to the cookbook collection.
