As a younger middle-aged woman who is in the normal weight and activity range, I have an above average cholesterol level. I was eager to delve into the recipes outlined in this cookbook in an effort to reduce cholesterol, enjoy good food, and provide my family with an interesting menu.
I selected an assortment of recipes for my first attempt, ranging from muffins to entrees. In a nutshell, here is what I liked; a medium level of difficulty in regard to ease of preparation, a majority of ingredients that could be purchased from the local grocery store, overall tasty dishes, and a nutrition breakdown.
Beginning with the creation of the chili recipe, my family discussed the excellent variety of flavors that I had not used in my 20 year old chili recipe. The cookbook's emphasis on adding spice to dishes instead of salt is a big plus. When I made the Oatmeal Fruit muffins, my family of five devoured them like there was no tomorrow! In fact, I made another batch the next day. My only disappointment was when I made the Pineapple Carrot Muffins. They were too moist, practically falling apart when taking them out of the muffin cups.
Overall, this is a great book! I would highly recommend it for someone who wants to jazz up her weekly menu with healthy food options. Enjoy! (We are!)
I am not being paid to write this post; however, I was given a free copy of the cookbook by bloggingforbooks.com in exchange for an honest review.
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