Nutrition Twins' Veggie Cure: Expert Advice And Tantalizing Recipes For Health, Energy, And Beauty

by Tammy Shames, Lyssie Lakatos

Overview

Get started on the path to a happier and healthier and more energetic you! In this book the Nutrition Twins, both registered dietitian nutritionists, reveal which vegetables help specific health and beauty problems, and provide more than 100 delicious and nutritious recipes to put this "cure" into action on your plate. Each chapter starts with a goal—more energy, stronger bones, younger-looking skin, improved mood, flatter stomach, etc. In clear, conversational language the authors lay out what veggies will help you to succeed in reaching your goal, why they work, and how to reap their benefits via the delicious recipes available just pages away. With the advent of the USDA's new plate graphic (half the plate being fruits and vegetables) supplanting the tired old pyramid, everyone is being urged to eat substantially more vegetables. With this accessible book, readers will be motivated to tailor their menus to their own needs, while at the same time discovering a variety of delicious, easy veggie recipes that their whole family will enjoy—and benefit from. Includes an easy-to-follow menu plan for a 10-day Jumpstart to Health and Weight Loss.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762784769
Publisher:	Skirt!
Publication date:	01/07/2014
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT and Elysse ("Lyssie") Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT share more than identical features; they share a passion to enhance the lives of others through improved nutrition and lifestyle behavior modification. Dubbed the Nutrition Twins, Tammy and Lyssie have become known for their unique approach to nutrition counseling, corporate lecturing, writing, making media appearances and consulting to multi-national food companies. They are authors of Fire Up Your Metabolism and The Secret to Skinny, and live in New York, NY. Visit them at NutritionTwins.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction vi

Part I Veggies for Your Health and Well-Being

Chapter 1 Stress Relieving and Tension Taming: Veggies to Take the Edge Off 2

Spotlight on:

Summer Squash 3

Green Beans 5

Chapter 2 Beat the Bloat and Clean the Pipes: Veggies for Belly Relief 8

Spotlight on:

Fennel 9

Artichokes 11

Chapter 3 I Heart My Veggies: Veggies That Keep Your Cardiovascular System in Tune 13

Spotlight on:

Black Beans 17

Crimini Mushrooms 19

Swiss Chard 21

Garlic 23

Chapter 4 Crunching against Cancer: Veggies That Help Reduce Risk 26

Spotlight on:

Onions 26

Brussels Sprouts 29

Chapter 5 Bone Boosting Bonanzas: Veggie Recipes Built to Build Strong Bones 31

Spotlight on:

Peas 34

Turnip Greens 36

Chapter 6 The Slim & Trim Factor: Veggies to Lose Weight Fast 39

Spotlight on:

Cabbage (Green, Red, Savoy) and Bok Choy 39

Celery 42

Chapter 7 The Perk-Up Factor: Veggies for Energy 44

Spotlight on:

Butternut Squash 44

Potatoes 47

Chapter 8 Skin Diligence: Veggies That Are Better than Anti-Wrinkle Cream 50

Spotlight on:

Tomatoes 50

Cucumbers 52

Chapter 9 A Bun (Loaded with Veggies) in the Oven: Veggies for a Healthy Pregnancy 55

Spotlight on:

Asparagus 55

Romaine Lettuce 57

Chapter 10 I Don't Have Time: Veggies for When You've Only Got Five Minutes 60

Spotlight on:

Cauliflower 60

Spinach 62

Chapter 11 Mood-Boosting Must-Haves: Veggies That Lift Your Spirit 65

Spotlight on:

Sweet Potatoes 66

Spaghetti Squash 68

Chapter 12 Hunger Games: Veggies You Can Sink Your Teeth Into 71

Spotlight on:

Eggplant 71

Portobello Mushrooms 73

Chapter 13 Detox and Cleanse: Veggies That Flush Toxins after Overindulgence 75

Spotlight on:

Beets 76

Kale 79

Chapter 14 Salad Haters' Delights: Veggies for Irresistible Bowl Creations 81

Spotlight on:

Corn 82

Olives 84

Chapter 15 My Kid Won't Eat Veggies: Veggies Kids Will Love 87

Spotlight on:

Broccoli 89

Carrots 91

Chapter 16 More Bang per Bite: Veggie Duos That Enhance Nutrient Absorption 93

Spotlight on:

Avocados 96

Bell Peppers 98

Part II Recipes

Chapter 17 The Nutrition Twins' Veggie Cure Recipes 102

Legend 105

Breakfasts and Smoothies 106

Appetizers and Snacks 126

Soups and Salads 159

Mains 185

Sides 205

10-Day Weight Loss Jumpstart, Belly De-Bloat, and Toxin Flush 240

Metric Conversion Tables 247

Acknowledgments 248

Recipe Index 250

Index 252

Editorial Reviews

"This resource is packed with valuable information, gorgeous photos, and delicious, healthy, easy, affordable recipes. Definitely a book you'll devour from cover to cover."—Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, New York Times best-selling author of S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim "The Nutrition Twins do a terrific job of illustrating the health benefits of vegetables. With this book readers should feel empowered to take control of their health by making better food choices—they'll look and feel better thanks to Tammy & Lyssie."—Felicia D. Stoler, DCN, MS, RD, FACS, host of TLC's show Honey We're Killing the Kids and author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes"The Nutrition Twins have hit the mark—fruits and vegetables are what our diets need more of for health and longevity."—Angelo Acquista, MD, author of The Mediterranean Prescription "Vegetables are the superfoods that help us all be the best that we can be, and the Nutrition Twins' 10-day jump-start to health and weight loss helps get you there! Their delicious recipes mean you won't have to fight your kids to eat veggies ever again."—Steve Salvatore, MD, host of the nationally syndicated Dr. Steve Show "Even if you (or someone you know) doesn't like to eat veggies, after reading this book you won't be able to stop. With practical advice and easy recipes, the Nutrition Twins have written another winner."—Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet "Tammy and Lyssie not only review the science behind each vegetable's power, they also provide simple tips on how to prepare them. With gorgeous photos throughout, this book will inspire you to prepare every vegetable you lay your eyes on. The recipes are simple and classy, perfect for a family or for a dinner for two."—Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, nutrition expert, author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen, and columnist for Today's Dietitian magazine "The Nutrition Twins' Veggie Cure provides the perfect solution for those who know they need to eat more vegetables but don't know where to begin. Not only does it spell out why vegetables are powerful dietary assets, but it shows you how to prepare them in a way that makes them simply irresistible."—Elisa Zied, MS, RDN, CDN, author of Younger Next Week

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