From the creators of Precision Nutrition comes a cookbook for people who love to eat great food, but hate that after-dinner guilt. For those who love to eat with style, but hate to look "indulgent." for those who love to entertain, but want to do it right. Enter Gourmet Nutrition: the cookbook for the fit food lover. We've taken the healthiest ingredients and whipped them into nearly 300 pages of delicious culinary creations that you can serve with confidence to the most discerning foodie -- or the most nitpicky nutritionist. We've included detailed cooking instructions and ideas for improvisation. And we've even photographed every recipe in beautiful color to show you just how appetizing healthy food can be. Gourmet Nutrition is the cookbook that's as friendly to your body as it is to your taste buds, and it's equally at home on your kitchen counter and your coffee table.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This cookbook is definitely a staple & great tool for achieving a fabulous body!
Here are the things I love about it,
The meals...
-are incredibly healthy
-contain easy to find ingredients
-DON'T contain long lists of ingredients
-taste great
-are meant for mostly 1-2 servings (great for people like me that are cooking for one & don't want to eat the same thing for 4 days)
The book...
-pictures of every recipe
-contains nutritional breakdown for each male (large) & female (small) portions
-offers suggestions for side dishes (I love when cookbooks do this, it makes planning meals so much easier)
-offers suggestions for substitutions that don't radically change the nutrition content
-separates meals into "Anytime" & "Post-workout"
The higher carb meals are the PW meals. Following the suggestion to eat them only after working out is great for losing and maintaining fat loss. I really like that there is no tracking calories or carbs or any kind of tracking/calculating at all! If you eat the AT meals anytime & the PW meals post-workout you won't eat too many carbs or calories, you won't eat too few grams of protein (for muscle maintenance) or calories. So much better than every other cookbook I've ever had where you have to calculate & pick & choose what meals you can eat together on the same day without eating too many calories, carbs or too few calories.
Some minor problems with the book
-typos (the protein content on a couple recipes is the calorie count repeated. But that's easily remedied by subtracting the fat grams * 9 & the carb grams * 4, from the total calorie count)
Here are the things I love about it,
The meals...
-are incredibly healthy
-contain easy to find ingredients
-DON'T contain long lists of ingredients
-taste great
-are meant for mostly 1-2 servings (great for people like me that are cooking for one & don't want to eat the same thing for 4 days)
The book...
-pictures of every recipe
-contains nutritional breakdown for each male (large) & female (small) portions
-offers suggestions for side dishes (I love when cookbooks do this, it makes planning meals so much easier)
-offers suggestions for substitutions that don't radically change the nutrition content
-separates meals into "Anytime" & "Post-workout"
The higher carb meals are the PW meals. Following the suggestion to eat them only after working out is great for losing and maintaining fat loss. I really like that there is no tracking calories or carbs or any kind of tracking/calculating at all! If you eat the AT meals anytime & the PW meals post-workout you won't eat too many carbs or calories, you won't eat too few grams of protein (for muscle maintenance) or calories. So much better than every other cookbook I've ever had where you have to calculate & pick & choose what meals you can eat together on the same day without eating too many calories, carbs or too few calories.
Some minor problems with the book
-typos (the protein content on a couple recipes is the calorie count repeated. But that's easily remedied by subtracting the fat grams * 9 & the carb grams * 4, from the total calorie count)
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This books is the best thing which has ever happened to food lovers. EVERY meal presented in it is super healthy and meets the highest standards of healthy nutrition. You will find meals meeting low carb requirements and the ones with high carbs. All the meals are complete, high in essential healthy fats, good lean source of protein and full of microelements (vitamins etc). The meals are composed from the healthiest things on earth but it doesn't mean they are boring and not tasty, quite the contrary, you will learn that cooking and eating healthy, natural foods is much more pleasant taste experience than traditional "gourmet" meals loaded with things which shouldnt ever find the way to human body.
Highly recommended and real pity that Amazon doesn't ship those for now.
Highly recommended and real pity that Amazon doesn't ship those for now.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST Cookbook for Fitness Enthusiasts and Everyone
October 27, 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I cannot say enough positive things about this book. I have bought a few cookbooks that are geared for athletes and fitness warriors but they always fell short. This book was well thought out and planned and delivered on all points. The book is very easy to use, yet flexible and powerful enough to allow you to achieve whatever physique goals you may have, whether just simply looking to get in shape, drop body fat, put on muscle, prepare for bodybuilding or other athletic competition. This book is written by individuals that understand athletes, performers, and everyday folks, realizing that no two people are alike and how its important to experiment with your nutritional breakdown to determine what's right for you.
Here is what you get, many of which I have yet o find in other books.
PROS
* Large and small servings ideal for men or women and can be adjusted if cooking for more than one person.
* Post-workout and anytime meals. I don't recall seeing this feature elsewhere, but this helps me out tremendously, knowing which meals have that extra carb content
* Main and side dish pairings, so you can have your protein and decide which side dishes u want to use for your carbs, whether low carb or more complex.
* Meal templates to use if u wish according to whatever time of day you work out.
* Section of food preparation tips for those that need it and those who want more efficient ways of cooking.
* Tools and equipment so you know what to have in your kitchen and cabinets. Its not complicated because most people have these utensils already.
* Breakfast, Shakes & Smoothies, Meats (include game meat like venison and bison), Poultry, Seafood, sides, snacks, salad dressing.
* Nutritional breakdown of protein, carbs, fats, fiber, sugar, that is easy to understand and duplicate in the recipes.
* Recipes that are simple and do not require a large amount of ingredients.
* Variations and Options which is perfect for those that are either lactose intolerant or want to eliminate or keep their dairy consumption to a minimum.
* Color photos of every recipe.
* Preparation, Marinade and Cooking times are provided, and most food is done within 30 minutes.
* Suggestions on how to make a meal be post-workout (more carbs) or take away the carbs. Its all healthy carbs so its not a low carb diet just the best carbs which is highly important for athletes and those fitness enthusiast.
*
CON
The only thing I wish was better was the spine if the book. while most recipes you are able to lie the book open and flat I wish there was a spiral binder which would make the book even better. Maybe that's something the writers and publishers should consider for next time.
ALL iN ALL I LOVE THIS BOOK AND CANT' PRAISE IT ENOUGH. It is money well spent and my waistline and heart thank me very very much!
Here is what you get, many of which I have yet o find in other books.
PROS
* Large and small servings ideal for men or women and can be adjusted if cooking for more than one person.
* Post-workout and anytime meals. I don't recall seeing this feature elsewhere, but this helps me out tremendously, knowing which meals have that extra carb content
* Main and side dish pairings, so you can have your protein and decide which side dishes u want to use for your carbs, whether low carb or more complex.
* Meal templates to use if u wish according to whatever time of day you work out.
* Section of food preparation tips for those that need it and those who want more efficient ways of cooking.
* Tools and equipment so you know what to have in your kitchen and cabinets. Its not complicated because most people have these utensils already.
* Breakfast, Shakes & Smoothies, Meats (include game meat like venison and bison), Poultry, Seafood, sides, snacks, salad dressing.
* Nutritional breakdown of protein, carbs, fats, fiber, sugar, that is easy to understand and duplicate in the recipes.
* Recipes that are simple and do not require a large amount of ingredients.
* Variations and Options which is perfect for those that are either lactose intolerant or want to eliminate or keep their dairy consumption to a minimum.
* Color photos of every recipe.
* Preparation, Marinade and Cooking times are provided, and most food is done within 30 minutes.
* Suggestions on how to make a meal be post-workout (more carbs) or take away the carbs. Its all healthy carbs so its not a low carb diet just the best carbs which is highly important for athletes and those fitness enthusiast.
*
CON
The only thing I wish was better was the spine if the book. while most recipes you are able to lie the book open and flat I wish there was a spiral binder which would make the book even better. Maybe that's something the writers and publishers should consider for next time.
ALL iN ALL I LOVE THIS BOOK AND CANT' PRAISE IT ENOUGH. It is money well spent and my waistline and heart thank me very very much!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gifted
I got this as a gift for my younger sister, who was recently getting into both cooking and being health-conscious for the first time. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Kelly
2.0 out of 5 stars
Where's the "gourmet"?
I agree with other reviews that this book includes beautiful photos of every recipe. And I also agree that the recipes it contains are full of healthy and nutritious ingredients. Read more
Published 22 days ago by tlm1224
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for those who want to eat well without sacrificing taste.
The book is beautifully detailed and organized in an easy to read manner. The directions are straight forward but do leave some vagueness in regards to timing (I imagine due to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jamon Coulter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cookbook
This is a great recipe book. If you are into health and nutrition. Need some new ideas on how to make new meals for yourself. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pauline Robertson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
While pictures and displays were nicely done, the specific directions were incomplete leaving the 'chef' to improvise. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Elizabeth Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to follow, tasty recipes
I was a bit hesitant to purchase this book because I don't eat meat or chicken. All my cookbooks are vegetarian, minus one with fish recipes. Read more
Published 7 months ago by djnada
5.0 out of 5 stars
Game Changer
My trainer told me that changing my nutrition as suggested in this book would be a game changer, and it has been. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael Avery
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best cook book EVER!
Gourmet Nutrition: The Cookbook for the Fit Food Lover
What makes this cook book so different than ANYTHING else? Read more
What makes this cook book so different than ANYTHING else? Read more
Published 10 months ago by brotherA
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
I was so excited to get this book. However, the recipe instructions are too vague, the prep times are WAY off, and the seasoning needs to be adjusted. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Salad Gal 3030
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Recipes, Horrible Index
The recipes and photographs in this book are great. The book teaches you how to create meals based on whether you are on a training day or not. The recipes are simple and yummy. Read more
Published 11 months ago by MS Reviews
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