There are two people responsible for the creation of the Metabolic Cooking program.
David Ruel is a professional fitness coach, a nutritionist, a competitive bodybuilder, and the author of another book called the Anabolic Cookbook. His site states that he has “multiple degrees and certifications in both training and nutrition”, and he won the Heavyweight body class in the 2007 Heavyweights Classic competition.
Karen Losier is also called “The Lean Kitchen Queen”, which comes from her love of food. Her website states that she has a “master’s degree in psychology”, though no certifications or degrees in the field of fitness or diet are mentioned.
A Look at the Metabolic Cooking Program
The Metabolic Cooking package will run you just $49–a pretty great price considering everything that you get in the program.
There is no primary e-book to read, but the package comes with dozens of individual ebooks. The books are all filled with not just healthy recipes that are absolutely delicious, but there is a lot of information on food, dieting, and healthy eating in the books. We’re talking 250+ recipes, but all the details you need to know about every type of food.
Breakfast
The breakfast ebook starts with a bang, giving you tips like:
- Balancing fat, carbs, and protein will help you burn more calories throughout the day
- Eating a hearty breakfast can help you burn more calories (not true![1])
- Starting the day with a tasty breakfast will help you control your eating the rest of the day
From there, the book gets into recipes that contain:
- Protein and carbs — Think foods like Apple Oatmeal Pancakes or Chocolate French Toast.
- Protein and fats — Dishes like Omelets and Curry Scrambled Eggs.
- Protein, fats, and carbs — Complete meals like Huevos Mexicanos and Spinach Egg Wraps
- Protein, fats, carbs and veggies — The Weekend Frittatta has it all!
All of these recipes are supposed to be quick and easy to make, under 20 minutes according to the book!
Chicken and Poultry
We all know that chicken is one of the top proteins to eat if you’re on a diet, and this book reinforces the importance of the delicious food that is poultry.
It gets into some of the nutrients that you can find in turkey and chicken, such as B vitamins, tryptophan, and an assortment of minerals. After that, you progress into some amazingly delicious recipes made with chicken:
- Protein only — Think delicious Chicken Burgers and Metabolic Turkey Muffins
- Protein and carbs — Try the Metabolic Fried Chicken Fingers and Turkey Chili
- Protein and fats — You’ll love the Cashew Crusted Chicken and the Chicken Piccata
- Protein, fats, and carbs — Why not try the Chicken Burritos and the Tuscan Chicken
- Protein, fats, carbs and veggies — You’ll love the balance of the Chicken Almond or Thai Basil Stir Fry.
Some of these recipes will take a bit longer to cook, but you’re still only looking at 20 to 30 minutes of cooking time per dish.
Fish and Seafood
Fish is probably the healthiest of the proteins on the planet, as it contains a wonderful balance of healthy fats and proteins that your body needs. There are also a lot of minerals in fish, so it’s a protein that you MUST eat for a healthy diet.
There’s not much of an explanation on fish, but you jump right away into the delicious recipes:
- Protein only — What about Dijon Tuna or Cajun Catfish for dinner?
- Protein and fats — Why not try Paprika Shrimp and Salmon Patties?
- Protein, fats, and carbs — You’ll love the Pizza Tilapia and the Tuna Chowder.
- Protein, fats, and veggies — The Stir Fried Scallops and Asparagus are quite good.
- Protein, fats, carbs and veggies — I love the look of this Noodleless Shrimp Pad Thai.
Again, the recipes may require a bit more cooking time due to the fact that you MUST cook seafood and fish thoroughly.
Smoothies
Who doesn’t love a good smoothie? Whether it’s a yoghurt-based, milk-based, water-based, or juice-based smoothie, there are so many things that make smoothies absolutely delicious! They can be very healthy, and definitely can make weight loss easier.
This book takes a look at the benefits of juicing and smoothies, and comes with a few recommendations of healthy smoothies you can make at home:
- Protein — The Extreme Chocolate Smoothie is quite tasty, and you’ll love the flavor of the Pina Colada Smoothie.
- Protein and carbs — The Atomic Smoothie is a power-booster, while the Blue Bomber Smoothie is rich and flavorful.
- Protein and fats — Try the Choco-Nuttie Smoothie or the Tirami-Smooth
The beauty of smoothies is that they’re pretty easy to make, and you can whip them up in no time!
Note: This book comes with a recommendation of protein powder manufactured and sold by BioTrust. It doesn’t explain why it’s good, but just says that it’s the ideal choice for your smoothies. I tried to find a review on a trustworthy site like Bodybuilding.com, but was unable to. The lack of review is a bit discomfiting for those considering buying a supplement.
Pork
Pork is a favorite of mine, but it’s not the healthiest protein out there. In fact, it’s usually the first to go when trying to diet.
Pork is fairly lean, but it’s not as clean as beef or poultry. It is rich in B vitamins, as the book points out, and it’s loaded in other minerals. For the purpose of this program, pork is permitted on the Metabolic Cookbook diet.
Here are some the recipes:
- Protein only — Chili Lime Pork Strips and Pork Tandoori sound mouth-wateringly good.
- Protein and fats — Try the Greek Pork Tenderloin or the Spicy Pork Chops.
- Protein, fats, and veggies — The Mint Pork Stir-Fry sounds quite tasty.
- Protein, fats, carbs and veggies — I’m a huge fan of Mu Shu Pork Wraps.
You’ll definitely want to be sure to spend time preparing these recipes right. Improperly cooked pork can be home to a host of bacteria, so don’t rush these recipes!
