1,001 Best Low-Carb Recipes - by Sue Spitler Paperback

About the Book

"A redesigned and reformatted version of a title now returning to print, this second edition of 1,001 Best Low-Carb Recipes is an extensive collection of great dishes for the health-conscious home cook looking for more low-carb options. Enlarged and beautifully repackaged, this new edition features a sleek, updated cover design and a broader, more useful format that sits flat when open for maximum convenience. Interest in low-carb diets is spiking, as more and more people believe carb consumption is an obstacle to weight loss and general good health. A 2014 randomized trial by the National Institutes of Health found that participants on a low-carb diet experienced greater weight loss than those on a low-fat diet. 1,001 Best Low-Carb Recipes shows readers how to maximize the benefits of low-carb eating for good health, without sacrificing flavor. This cookbook teaches readers how to eat healthily during the maintenance phase of a low-carb diet, why the low-carb diet works, what to eat or avoid eating, and how to keep the pounds off. It also discusses weight loss expectations and safety concerns, and provides complete nutritional data for each recipe. Above all, the recipes in the cookbook prove that a low-carb diet does not have to be bland or boring. Recipes include Caribbean Potato Salad, Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry, and some surprises like Black Bottom Pie and Soft Molasses Cookies. The award-winning 1,001 cookbook series-which has sold 750,000 copies across all titles-has earned its popularity through how its writers and editors curate and test the recipes, as well as by featuring complete nutritional data, such as calories, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and diabetic exchanges. This latest offering in the bestselling series has been completely refreshed and updated for maximum ease of use. "--

Book Synopsis

A redesigned and reformatted version of a title now returning to print, 1,001 Best Low-Carb Recipes is an extensive collection of great dishes for the health-conscious home cook looking for more low-carb options. Enlarged and beautifully repackaged, this book features a broader, more useful format that sits flat when open for maximum convenience.

A 2014 randomized trial by the National Institutes of Health found that participants on a low-carb diet experienced greater weight loss than those on a low-fat diet. The prevalence of Celiac Disease and gluten-sensitivity has increased our interest in gluten-free recipes, while the popular paleo diet has led us to avoid dishes bloated with carbs.

Above all, the recipes in the cookbook prove that a low-carb diet does not have to be bland or boring. Recipes include Caribbean Potato Salad, Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry, and some surprises like Black Bottom Pie and Soft Molasses Cookies.

The award-winning 1,001 cookbook series--which has sold 750,000 copies across all titles--has earned its popularity through carefully curated and tested recipes, as well as by featuring complete nutritional data. This book is the perfect compendium for those looking for a wide variety of gluten-free and paleo-friendly meals.

Review Quotes

Praise for the 1,001 cookbook series:

"Marvelous." --Chicago Sun-Times

"You can't top this." --Minneapolis Star-Tribune

About the Author

Sue Spitler has earned a national reputation as the author and editor of the "1,001" series of cookbooks from Agate Surrey, as well as numerous other cookbooks. Her food consulting firm, Incredible Edibles, Ltd., is located in Long Beach, Indiana, near Chicago. Her best-selling cookbooks include "1,001 Best Low-Fat Recipes," "1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes," and "1,001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes."
Linda R. Yoakam, R.D., M.S., is a dietician and nutritional expert with an extensive practice in the Chicago area.