The Complete Idiot's Guide to Good Fat, Good Carb Meals [Paperback]

Jorj Morgan (Author), R.D., Jody Whipple (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: June 7, 2005

Not all carbs and fats are created equal.

Emphasizing the benefits of a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fats, and Omega-3 fatty acids, this comprehensive guide offers readers more than 300 recipes that tantalize the taste buds—from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. The recipes are designed to help readers lose weight without feeling deprived or experiencing the cravings that so often come with low-carb and low-fat diets.

• Diet books that highlight good carbs and good fats, such as The South Beach Diet, outsell low- and no-carb diet books
• Readers of diet cookbooks buy multiple books on the subject
• According to the American Medical Association, 64% of Americans are overweight or obese, and it’s worsening

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jorj Morgan is the author of Fresh Traditions: Classic Dishes for a Contemporary Lifestyle, At Home in the Kitchen, and At Home Entertaining. Her nutrition advice has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. She’s appeared on such nationally syndicated television programs as At Home Live and on QVC.
JoAnn Whipple, a registered and licensed dietitian and a certified diabetes educator, has been educating clients for years about the benefits of a healthy weight through proper nutrition and exercise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (June 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592573592
• ISBN-13: 978-1592573592
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,153,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born, April 19th, 1953, smack dab in the middle of the other 77 million Baby Boomers, I am today a proud grandmother, author, happy home chef and passionate blogger on my self-created websites Jorj.com and FromNanasKitchen.com. I write about "entry-nights", yummy appys, entrees, desserts and drinks, theme parties and other F-U-N ranging from the laid back to the black tie. My favorite thing in the world are twists on 50's dinner classics, especially when I get the chance to "kick it up!" with a contemporary twist.

Okay. Here comes my culinary resume--try not to get dizzy!

I am the Lifestyle Director and Food Expert at BlueSuitMom.com and contributor to several other mom-oriented websites, including the "Expert's Corner" on BizyMoms.com, where I dish on a wide range of domestic topics, such as winning over picky eaters, pantry stocking tips and the latest time saving devices in kitchen gadgetry.

On the nationally televised front, I hosted a Kitchen Spaces segment, which appeared on the Food Network. I have appeared on nationally syndicated television programs The Daily Buzz, Daytime and At Home Live, as well as Good Morning Texas, Cookin' with Carol and QVC. It has also been my pleasure to record two NPR segments with Linda Gassenheimer on her program, "Dinner in Minutes".

I'm also quite proud of my spokesperson work with Proctor & Gamble, the Florida Citrus Growers, Smucker's, SKYY Sport and Hershey's Chocolate. I use everything I've learned (and eaten!) to help the typical American family achieve a healthy balance between work and home--realizing, along the way, how surprisingly easy fine dining can be. My precious grandchildren make this an enjoyable and very special mission statement, so I hope you'll get on board and follow my Nana Network and cooking blog today!