The 150 Healthiest Comfort Foods on Earth

Download or read book The 150 Healthiest Comfort Foods on Earth written by Jonny Bowden and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book tantalizes my taste buds and is everything I love—real comfort food that is as nutritious as it is delicious!” —Holly Clegg, author of the trim&TERRIFIC® cookbook seriesFeel good about satisfying your craving for comfort food! You can now savor the taste—and healthiness—of warm, delicious, and comforting classics including mac ’n cheese, lasagna, chicken nuggets, pancakes, potato skins, and shepherd’s pie, thanks to acclaimed nutritionist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., and whole foods chef Jeannette Bessinger, C.H.H.C.The two transform 150 comfort food favorites into good-for-you dishes without sacrificing an ounce of taste by:- cutting back on sugar to lower blood sugar impact- increasing fiber and protein- boosting nutrients with added fruits and vegetables- focusing on higher-quality fats such as olive oil- reducing calories by reducing overall fatThe result? Delicious new classics such as: Fresh Phyllo Chicken Pot Pie; Higher-Protein, Lower-Cal Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo; Whole-Grain Home-Grilled Pizza; Satisfying Real-Food Pumpkin Pancakes; Lower-Cal Loaded Potato Skins; and Grass-Fed Italian Feta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce. Your taste buds—and your health—will thank you!