I’ve never been a fan of cookbooks which are labeled as diet in nature. Over the years, I feel like they are upping their game – providing us with what we desire — appetizing and flavorful food. Dr. Ian Smith has just released The Shred Diet Cookbook and I appreciate his approach. “I wanted to assemble a group of recipes that can help you lose weight, but would never be considered diet food,” says Dr. Ian. “What would life be without pancakes, pizza and good barbecue?” Agreed.
Moderation for all things in life is the way to tackle it– and while I love to make a great creamy macaroni and cheese for my family — I also want to serve them delicious, healthy meals as well. It’s about balance. This book can help you whether you are looking to lose weight or whether you want to sprinkle some flavor packed good-for-you-food in your rotation so that you don’t start need to “diet” — you just need to eat and enjoy it.
Some of the recipes that look delicious whether they be in a specialized diet or general cookbook are cheese packed chicken breasts, seared mustard pork chops and cider-braised onions, crispy sweet potato wedges with ginger-soy glaze, chocolate whole grain waffles with strawberry syrup, energizing avocado chicken salad, protein packed turkey burger (don’t let the healthy name fool you – it looks delicious), grilled fish tacos with tropical salsa, herbed goat cheese-stuffed chicken breasts and tilapia a l’orange. I’m looking forward to trying out many of these recipes in the weeks to come.
GIVEAWAY:
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press – I have a copy of Dr. Smith’s book for one of my readers. Please leave one comment on this post telling me your favorite way to pack some healthy goodness in your or your family’s meals. US addresses only and a random winner will be chosen on April 3rd. Good luck!
I would love this cookbook!
Comment for Risa.
I put lots of fresh veggies into my meat loaf, shredded carrots, mushrooms, celery and sweet potatoes. Love roasted winter squash- be it acorn, hubbard or butternut. They are much better roasted than boiled!
This looks like a good one!
Lots of “colorful” salads! But no sneaking, my family is pretty good with moderation.
I try to increase our vegetable and fruit intake.
My family loves fresh fruit and vegetables, I don’t have to sneak them in.
No sneaking necessary, I like ’em 🙂
Oatmeal soaked in milk; vitamix. Use to thicken soups/stews
I serve the salad first, not with, the meal. I also plate the veggies first leaving less room for the protein and starch.
I add veggies to everything – usually shredded so they can’t be recognized!
I’m trying to eat healthier and love veggies and fruits anyway. When my kids were growing up I’d add veggies to things like sloppy joes and they loved them.
I can hide either carrots or mushrooms in just about everything.
Long before the spiralizers became popular, I was using my potato peeler to make ribbons from Squash and Zucchini as a replacement for pasta! I recently have gotten on the cauliflower band wagon and use it as a replacement for potatoes and rice. I have been watching Dr. Ian on Rachael Ray. He does have a very practical approach to healthy eating.
I try to incorporate more vegetables in our meals.
I try to make sure that we have a spinach salad with at least three of our dinners weekly. This cookbook would be great to check out for better ideas.
Meat loaf packed with shredded carrots, diced onions, zucchini and green peppers. Thanks!
I’m trying to push veggies and high protein foods.
I remove cakes and cookies away as options. These are replaced with fresh seasonal fruits, veggies and smoothies.
I shred vegetables and add it to whatever I’m cooking or baking. It’s just a good way to pack nutrients into all my food!!
I am slowly replacing unhealthy ingredients for healthier ones, such as beans for meat, cauliflower for potatoes, etc. Very nice diet book, we need one like that for our family.