Lose weight and love it with 150+ amazingly tasty recipes and smart tips to stay on track.Cooking that Counts delivers sustainable 1,200-1,500 calorie-controlled meal plans packed with tasty food in an easy-to-use format. Unlike other weight-loss plans that rely on processed meals and preportioned snacks, the Cooking Light solution emphasizes delicious meals prepared with whole, natural foods and teaches proper portion sizes to ensure you lose weight and keep it off, for life.With more than 150 recipes, readers will enjoy menu variety (hopefully picking up some new favorite recipes along the way ) as well as some flexibility to enjoy desserts and alcohol while still losing weight. More than just a cookbook, the Cooking Light editors offer suggestions throughout to create full meals that meet daily calorie goals, as well as providing simple serving suggestions for sides to help readers stay on track without feeling deprived. Readers will find information about fresh, convenient options for when time is tight, including suggestions for healthy readymade foods, shopping guidance, and make-ahead tips.
I've only made a handful of recipes, but I've enjoyed them so far. I like that there are full meal plans, but you can also easily mix and match to make your own plans. I also like that it gives you the options for lower and higher calorie versions of each meal.
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