The Asian Diet: Get Slim and Stay Slim the Asian Way (Capital Lifestyles) [Paperback]

Diana My Tran (Author), Idamarie Laquatra (Author)

Book Description

Series: Capital Lifestyles | Publication Date: September 8, 2003

Learn the secret of eating delicious Asian foods that will make you slim and trim for life – with more than 100 recipes to help you on your way.

Many Americans marvel at the slimness of Asian women and wonder what their secret is. Cookbook author Diana My Tran (The Vietnamese Cookbook, Capital Books, 2000), and Registered Dietitian, Idamarie Laquatra, reveal the secrets of the Asian Diet in this unique book featuring a fourteen day diet, more than 100 delicious and nutritious recipes, and a plan for life-long health.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...the recipes in The Asian Diet are simple and satisfying." -- Michael Hastings, Winston-Salem Journal

"...will help you feel and look your best and get into a healthier eating pattern." -- Ms. Fitness

"Diana is a walking advertisement for her philosophy of cuisine." -- Mary Bird, “Bird’s Eye View,” The Georgetowner

"Many Americans wonder why Asians are so slim. The secret to their method of eating is revealed..." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"The book is illustrated with stylish photos, and each recipe includes dietary information..." --Washingtonian

About the Author

Born and raised in Vietnam, Diana My Tran immigrated to the US in 1975. She brought with her a talent for preparing the cuisine of her native country. Now a successful designer and dressmaker in Washington, DC, she has experimented and adapted her traditional recipes to the faster pace of American life. She is the author of The Vietnamese Cookbook, Capital Books, 2000.

Idamarie Laquatra, Ph.D., R.D. is a registered dietitian and nutritionist has worked extensively on "Shape Up America!" programs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books (September 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931868530
• ISBN-13: 978-1931868532
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #992,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Asian > Vietnamese

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious and easy low-fat Asian recipes, October 30, 2002

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Emily Woudenberg (Pebble Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asian Diet: Get Slim and Stay Slim the Asian Way (Capital Lifestyles) (Hardcover)

Tran's book was an unexpected treat. These are not exotic or complicated Asian recipes, but they produce good tasting Asian dishes,that are either naturally low-fat, or adapted (less emphasis on protein, reduced oil when possible, the use of low-fat coconut milk, for example.) The ingredients are readily available in most supermarkets. There are menu plans available which promise weight loss, but I just use the recipes. (The peanut sauce for the satays is great--and I even modified it more with lower-fat peanut butter.) These are nice recipes for introducing one's family to Asian cuisine--particularly Thai and Vietnamese. I also enjoyed the photographs of Tran and her family, which personalized the book for me.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Weight Loss - Delightful Recipes, July 19, 2002

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Barbara (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asian Diet: Get Slim and Stay Slim the Asian Way (Capital Lifestyles) (Hardcover)

Having more than 25 years of experience in the weight loss industry I feel qualified to say that this book offers sound science-based weight loss advice combined with beautifully conceived and executed recipes. The author, Diana My Tran, is a wonderfully talented woman with exactly the right experience to put it all together, keeping it simple and delicious.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious, easy introduction to elegant Asian meals, July 31, 2002

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Sandra (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asian Diet: Get Slim and Stay Slim the Asian Way (Capital Lifestyles) (Hardcover)

In her second cookbook, Diana My Tran gives the health-conscious person, who may not be familiar with Asian delicacies, the scientific facts and the culinary guidance to prepare beautiful, healthy and quick dishes. Calories, proteins, carbs and more are given for each item, and menus suggested for continued good eating. This book combines a creative but sensible approach to eating Asian with a personal glimpse at an extraordinary chef.