Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today

I was recently diagnosed with the "lower it or we're putting you on medicine" type of cholesterol so along with internet research, I bought this book. I'm a big fan of cooking and this has a TON of great ideas for cooking. I was surprised that things I thought were on the "no no" list were listed in several of the recipes as partial ingredients. I was very excited to learn I could still have cheese (in moderation!) The book categorizes all of the recipes with "low calorie" "low fat" and "low cholesterol." While not every recipe is all three there is enough variety that if you're in the mood for a little cholesterol, there's a recipe that's low cal and low fat to satisfy you (and vice-versa). It also gives you pictuers for things you're not exactly sure about -- like just how peaked the egg whites need to be when making meringue.

When my husband found out his triglyceride level was dangerously high last month, I began shopping around for easy low-fat cookbooks. This one is as good as the original Betty Crocker cookbook. It has colorful pictures of each recipe, the ingredients are found in every grocery store, they are easy to make, and every single one we've tried has been good!

This is a great cookbook for anyone who wants to eat right and actually ENJOY his/her food as well! To begin, there is a lot of helpful and interesting information regarding healthy eating in the beginning of the book. Don't skip past it--it's good information! The recipes themselves are laid out in an easy to understand format and there is nutritional information for every recipe. Also, the recipes don't have a huge amount of ingredients; thus, making it quick and easy! Furthermore, there are a decent amount of pictures--we all love seeing those great pictures when flipping through a cookbook right? I've made several recipes so far and they all turned out great--I highly recommend this cookbook!

This book is packed not only with yummy recipes but also with great information regarding Cholesterol, Fat, and Calories. Just tried the chocolate brownies and they are wonderful!!! They definitely don't taste low calorie and low cholesterol!Each recipe is listed as being either Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, and/or Low Calorie so no matter what your diet needs you'll find recipes you love. Most of the recipes are low in all 3 areas, even the desserts!!!This book is worth it for the nutritional information alone but please make sure and try the chocolate brownies!!!

"Low fat" and "low cholesterol" don't have to mean low flavor! These recipes have a great variety. Most of the recipes are very easy to follow, use basic ingredients and don't require hours of preparation. Granted there are a few recipes, as in any cookbook, that are a bit extravagant, but those are great for entertianing company and still sticking to your diet.As an example of the simplicity: Mushroom & Mozzerella Risotto (Prep=10 min, Cook=35 min), Country Turkey Stroganoff (Prep=10 min, Cook=15 min), and Chicken & Cornbread Stuffing Casserole (Prep=15, Cook=15).Great tasting recipes, great variety, easy to make!