Cooking for just a person or two at a time is a challenge for anyone, whether vegetarian or omnivore. Most cookbooks are filled with recipes that produce a minimum of four servings, so scaling down doesn't always work, especially when it requires...
Raising your child as a vegetarian presents rewards and challenges. Kids can display picky eating habits that can stretch any parent's capabilities in providing interesting yet nutritious meals and snacks. Preparing vegetarian meals that are...
Eating tasty and filling meals is not as easy when you suffer from diabetes. It seems that many foods and recipes are off limits once you are diagnosed with this blood sugar disorder. Luckily, there are more than a few diabetes cookbooks available...
A nutritious diet that supports a healthy body weight can enhance your teenager's physical and emotional wellness. Rather than encouraging fad diets which may pose serious health risks, the Mayo Clinic suggests espousing healthy eating habits for...
Weight Watchers, an organization that holds meetings where people confer and learn about losing weight, also produces cookbooks. Each is a collection of prize-winning recipes developed and used by both members and nutritionists. John Wiley &...
"The Biggest Loser Cookbook" is a cookbook distributed by NBC, containing 125 healthy recipes favored by Chef Devin Alexander, Biggest Loser 1, 2 and 3 contestants and Biggest Loser trainers Bob Harper and Kim Lyons. The book also explains the...
Food writer and historian, Nancy Harmon Jenkins presents a collection of classic recipes from the Mediterranean region in "The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health." Through recipes based on whole and natural...
The White House Cookbook has been found in kitchens for more than 100 years, making it a piece of Americana. It was revised and updated in 1996 with the Centennial Edition, with the latest reprint being in 2008.
Low cholesterol meals don't have to be bland. Sure, you're keeping meat and dairy to a minimum but there are plenty of versatile, exciting foods that are easy to overlook when you're focused on steak. A useful cookbook of low cholesterol meals...
Eating foods that provide your body with vitamins and minerals contribute to good health. If you are diagnosed with a certain medical disorder, it may be necessary for you to alter your diet. If you have been diagnosed with or are at risk for...
Simplicity is one reason prepackaged diet foods are so successful. When your food comes in a packaged meal with detailed labeling, it's easy to know what size portion fits within your weight-loss calorie budget. When working with recipes,...
"The Joy of Cooking" is one of the oldest surviving, constantly revised American cookbooks. According to The Joy Kitchen, while The Joy of Cooking sets the standard for American cooking, the book was initially rejected by publisher Bobbs-Merrill.
The so-called super foods are ones that provide the most nutrients of all the foods available for consumption. There are many lists of the 10 super foods, but most of them have many of the same foods in common. Learning how to include the 10 super...
Vegetarian diets, when done right, can provide all the nutrition your body needs to thrive, according to MayoClinic.com. This goes for children, teens and aging adults as well. If you want to leave meat behind, either for ethical or health...
Healthy eating habits can help you get the nutrients you need to maintain essential body functions and possibly prevent serious health problems, like cancer and diabetes. But whether you're trying to get your child off on the right foot or just...
Creating your first meal plan will be challenging, but it will eventually become second nature and a part of your routine. You'll be able to address your personal nutrition goals with meals you find delicious and fulfilling. Depending upon your...
If heart health is your focus, committing to a healthy lifestyle is a great place to start your improvements. A healthy diet, low in fat and cholesterol, can do wonders to keep your heart healthy and help to limit your risk of suffering from a...
If you are about to begin a gluten-free diet, you were probably diagnosed with a gluten allergy or intolerance. The Mayo Clinic defines gluten as a protein found in most grains, such as wheat, barley and rye. Many people are unable to digest or...
Some pie recipes call for a prebaked pie shell. Custard pies or pies with pudding-type fillings, ice cream pies, or any pie that uses a filling that doesn't require baking in an oven, uses a crust that's baked ahead of time without the filling....
Proper nutrition is important for a child's growing body. Learn how to create the proper diet for children in this parenting video.