I want to start eating healthy and I need good cookbooks to start me off any recommendations?
I am looking for a transitional recipe book so I don’t go into shock.lol. I hope someone can recommend recipe books they have actually tried before. I have had no luck on my own on the internet or in book stores.
Thank you everybody so much for your wonderful
advice. I will use them all.
I have three of Rachael Ray’s cookbooks… I make variations of her recipes everynight and they are generally very healthy…. as she so states all the time 
. But it depends on what ingredients you use… you don’t need a whole new cook book. I just lost 50lbs and am working hard to keep it off, but I have learned to cut out the fat and some of the carbs… you can cut corners depending on the recipe… for instance use Extra Virgin Olive oil instead of veggie oil (I only use veggie oil for baking or for frying things) Also, cut down on the salt and season with herbs. Use leaner hamburger meat when making tacos or meatloaf. Use more fresh veggies instead of frozen… bake fried chicken instead of in a pan. The possibilites of cutting corners are endless.
I have three of Rachael Ray’s cookbooks… I make variations of her recipes everynight and they are generally very healthy…. as she so states all the time
. But it depends on what ingredients you use… you don’t need a whole new cook book. I just lost 50lbs and am working hard to keep it off, but I have learned to cut out the fat and some of the carbs… you can cut corners depending on the recipe… for instance use Extra Virgin Olive oil instead of veggie oil (I only use veggie oil for baking or for frying things) Also, cut down on the salt and season with herbs. Use leaner hamburger meat when making tacos or meatloaf. Use more fresh veggies instead of frozen… bake fried chicken instead of in a pan. The possibilites of cutting corners are endless.References :
Try the abs diet books. Their recipes are very good and dont tast like your dieting at all. They have everything from pizza, burgers, chili, omlets, burritos..salads..you name it..and its all healthy. I swear by them!
http://www.absdiet.comReferences :
the magazine Cooking Light has books out with easy healthy recipes.References :
Weight watchers has a great cook book, they base everything off their point system. So typically it’s all very low calReferences :
I have had the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook for all my life and I’m 67. I keep updated them. That is a good basic recipe book to start with.References :
Try Pampered Chef Cook books. They have very good recipes in them. I have even used a few on my menu at my business.References :
I can recommend Weight Watcher’s Pasta cookbook..I’m not on their diet, I picked it up at a garage sale, but it has really good, healthy recipes….I notice they have a few, running on ebay right now….get it cheap…LOL
And this one should be right up your alley…to help you ease into it..I haven’t tried it, but I am thinking about getting it. I don’t like to sacrifice taste to get healthy..this might be a good one…
THE ALMOST HEALTHY COOKBOOk
by Ann Creber
Ann Creber has written a cookery book for people who love food, and who find eating a joyous experience. With a varied and innovative selection of meals, she demonstrates how easy it is to maintain a balanced diet that is both delectable and healthy. The twenty-five menus have been carefully devised to ensure that if one dish is a little bit naughty, then it is always accompanied by lighter dishes. This superbly presented food, with sophisticated combinations of flavours and textures, proves to be simple to prepare and forms a delightful introduction to an almost healthy lifestyle. The sixteen sumptuous colour photographs complement the recipes and tempt the reader to experiment and enjoy
Now you can buy this one with confidense…It’s not all about chicken breast…chicken breast…..you can find it it paperback too…..it is a publication of "Eating Well" magazine…. I think you will like it, the food taste good.
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook: Good Carbs, Good Fats, Great FlavorsReferences :
I really like the Ten Talents cookbook but it might be a little extreme for you to start off with. You can get good cookbooks at used book stores. Try a cookbook that uses honey and whole wheat I’m trying to remember the name of my favorite but the cover is ripped off
but a bosch kitchen store would have some good options or a preparedness store that sells whole wheat in bags. Rodale press had some good ones- older ones not current stuff.References :
Try Asian cook books, especially Japanese, Vietnamese, or other cuisines without too much oil. These cuisines have a lot of fish, tofu, and vegetables, as recommended by the American Heart Assoc. They also have a lot more varieties of vegetables and ways of cooking them than western cuisines, so you don’t get bored of the healthy foods. Don’t go for most of those popular diets (Akins, i.e.), if you want healthy, go with the medical association recommendations, and you’ll lose weight as well as have a healthy body.References :