Customer Reviews

The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook

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Dr. Schwarzbein has created a fabulous EASY program, and her recipes are da bomb! I have lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks, and it's been effortless - I could easily do this forever. Her food is delicious, easy to make, and REAL. There's no bizarre ingredients that you can't pronounce.

And about desserts, well they technicaly aren't legal. But I've had dessert almost every day while on her program *and* losing weight. And I'm not talking about sugar free Jello! I mean real cheesecake, real chocolate truffles, real whipped cream on berries. If you get her other book, "The Schwarzbein Principle", you learn about what foods affect you in what ways, and how to eat carbs so that your system responds the way you want it to.

You *must* get this program!

I have a vast collection of cookbooks and this one is the one I have returned to time and again. Every recipe is delicious and quick to prepare. This cookbook is perfect for any lowcarb regime. I have lost 26 pounds in three months using this book.

Anyone who follows Dr. Schwarzbein's recommendations -- or the Suzanne Sommers plan, or any of the other high protein, low carbo programs -- will find this cookbook to be a treasure! It is hard to believe such delicious meals also promote optimal health! I especially appreciate it that the recipes are very easy to prepare, all the ones I've tried used ingredients I already had in the kitchen, they're eye-pleasing on the plate -- and best yet -- every one's a winner, simply delicious! Whether you follow the Schwarzbein program or not, this book is essential for anyone's cookbook collection.

The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook has become my new favorite (and I have collected cookbooks for years!) I have tried more than fifty of the recipes, and most have been rated "excellent" or "great" by my family and friends. I disagree with the reader who said that experienced cooks would be disappointed. I have been cooking for over thirty years, and I love the recipes in this cookbook from appetizers, soups, and salads to main dishes, sauces, and vegetables. In the eight months that I have been following this program, I have lost more than 30 pounds and my sister has lost more than 60 -- all while eating delicious meals prepared from the recipes in this cookbook. My only question is: Where can you find nitrite-free bacon?

I never knew that dieting could taste so good. This wonderful, easy to use cookbook is filled with luscious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I especially love the salads and sald dressings. I can find all the ingredients where I shop, the recipes are time efficient and though I've never eaten better in my life, I've lost 10 pounds in one month. I like eating real food, none of this no fat, low fat, man made stuff that I see lots my friends eating while they get fatter. This is a diet for life for me. Way to go. Food for the New Millennium!

WOW! I can honestly say that these two cookbooks are absolutely the BEST! Every recipe can be depended on to be a winner - and I always have the right ingredients - just regular kitchen stuff! I was introduced to them by a friend, and I didn't know anything about the Schwarzbein Principles. But I know what tastes good. The best summary is my 12 year-old-son's reaction - "Wow, Mom, this soup is great" And this is a guy that doesn't eat anything new or unrecognizable. Now he's eating pureed green and orange soups!

Since I wrote a review for the program book I couldn't resist writing one for this cookbook as well. How does a single mom of a 4 year old who works fulltime maintain a healthy eating program and lose weight? With this book! When I get home at the end of the day and have no brain left I can still make a great meal and feel good about it. Compared to other low carb cookbooks, this one is very well laid out. The recipes are very simple with simple ingredients but the outcome is something you could serve to company. Each recipe lists how many servings it represents and the carb count per serving. And while this might not matter to many of you, the book is written in a font that is actually large enough to read! I have about 1/2 dozen low carb cookbooks but this is the one that stays on top of the counter!

The only thing I don't like about this cookbook, is no pictures. Otherwise, it has great recipes. The salad dressing recipes alone are worth the price...
The reason this cookbook is so good, is because it has recipes that fit into her way of eating exactly. No more trying to modify recipes you already have and don't know how to change. I love that it gives lots of healthy meal ideas, since I'm so used to high-carb meals, I needed some new recipes.
If you like Schwarzbein, you'll want this cookbook too!!!

When I had my liver transplant four years ago, I was diagnosed as diabetic and knew I had to make some serious eating and lifestyle changes. To my relief, after reading The Schwarzbein Principle I found that those changes were going to be pretty easy. I could eat all the red meat, eggs, butter and cream I wanted. I lost 25 pounds in five months and I look and feel better. My cholesterol level is the best it's ever been and I am healthier than I have been in years. I no longer have to inject insulin because my diabetes is under control.

Larry Hagman, Actor, Director, Producer

I bought the original book..the schwarzbein principle... and than this one. I was really glad this book was available. Sometimes it is confusing to work a *plan* into your daily diet (if that makes sense)... even if you understand the concept. This book was very helpful in making recipes that were very good, easy...and within this plan. I didnt have any difficulty finding ingredients for the recipes and i am really enjoying some of them alot. If you bought the original book this cookbook would make staying with the plan easier as you dont have to come up with your own recipes...or *re-do* ones you have... very good book!