Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health [Paperback]

Liz Pearson (Author), Marilyn Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

Be healthy, eat well and indulge your sweet tooth.

Several years ago, registered dietitian Liz Pearson and home economist Mairlyn Smith developed The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan.

This best-selling book provided guidance for optimal health and the prevention of diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health is a welcome follow-up book about disease-fighting powerhouse foods. The authors describe how often to eat these foods and in what quantities. Filled with great tips for eating on the run, dining out and snacking wisely, the book combines the 50 best recipes from the first book with 90 new ones all nutrition-packed and fabulous. Here are some examples:

• Orange avocado black bean salsa salad
• Jamaican spiced marinade for pork tenderloin
• Wild blueberry muffins with lemon-zest topping
• The ultimate healthy chocolate treat.

This is an eating plan that's smart and healthy -- and filled with delicious choices, including chocolate.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Healthy food messages pop off the pages in easy-to-read highlights.... [plus] valuable cooking tips ... and a seven-day meal plan. (Fran Berkoff Canadian Living 20070701)

[An] impeccably researched, balanced take on healthy eating. But I would buy it just for the recipes. (Marion Kane Toronto Star 20070414)

Smith puts her healthy tips on your table with 100 fast, appealing and, of course, good-for-you recipes. (Rose Schwartz, RD Homemaker's 20070509)

Packed with nutritional information along with more than 100 recipes.... [and] lots of tips on weight reduction. (Julian Armstrong, CanWest Harbour City Star (Nanaimo) 2008)

Good, solid information, enjoyable to read.... recipes are not only nutritious but full of good flavours, and are totally doable. (Jennifer MacKenzie Peterborough Examiner )

You just want to get into the kitchen and make any of [these] super nutritious and delicious dishes. (Shelley Boettcher Calgary Herald )

A cookbook and nutritional resource guide... packed with helpful health facts and deliciously nutritious recipes. (Alive: Guide to Natural Health )

About the Author

Liz Pearson is a registered dietitian, a nutrition columnist and the author of When in Doubt Eat Broccoli, But Leave Some Room for Chocolate. She lives in Toronto.

Mairlyn Smith is a home economist who wrote Lick the Spoon and was part of the Second City comedy troupe. She lives in Toronto.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd.; Revised and expanded edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552858456
• ISBN-13: 978-1552858455
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,378,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Everyone, September 28, 2008

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Dan Davison "An Avid Reader" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health (Paperback)

This is a fantastic book that should be in every household. Its full of easily accessable, researched information that every person should read. It also comes with over a 100 great recipies.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best health book ever!, May 26, 2008

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Diane Johnson (Georgetown Ontario CAN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health (Paperback)

My sister-in-law sent me this book and I have not been able to put it down since then. I have purchased several copies for my friends and relatives. I have just sent one out to my girlfriend in Calgary.

This book is the "ultimate" -- all those questions you've had nagging at you for some time -- butter vs. margarine -- are eggs ok? -- how to read a label -- which fish has the most/best omega oils -- what vitamins should you take and what should you not take -- what is one serving of fruit, vegetables, etc? -- which nuts are good/best for you and how many? -- even which spices are good for you! Not to mention the interesting information about research results across the world. I love, love, love this book! It's fun to read and certainly is down to earth, easy to understand and straightforward!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best nutritional advice, February 16, 2007

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Michale Woods (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health (Paperback)

Double chocolate muffins are actually good for you! This recipe was worth the price of the book - I would recommend this book for everyone that cares about their health. There are wonderful healthy recipes that even the kids like.