The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook - by Toby Amidor (Paperback)

About the Book

"Life can be hectic. Luckily, easy healthy doesn't have to complicate your schedule. In The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook, registered dietitian and nutritionist Toby Amidor shares her favorite recipes for cooking healthy meals in a flash. Developed for busy home cooks like herself, these recipes call for simple preparations, five easy-to-find ingredients, and delicious flavors that won't sacrifice nutrition. Also included are nutritional breakdowns for each recipe and labels for special eating preferences like gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and vegetarian diets"--Cover, page 4.

Book Synopsis

Make healthy meals fast with just five ingredients

Getting balanced meals on the table during a busy day can be a challenge. Simplify your life with The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook. With more than 150 recipes that use only a handful of ingredients, you can create a wide variety of flavorful, nutritious meals. Plus, most recipes are ready in 30 minutes or require just one pot or pan--so you can eat healthy while keeping life simple.

Start by exploring the basics of fast and healthy cooking, including a rundown of pantry and kitchen staples, advice for meal planning, and guidelines for clean eating. Dive into the recipes with shopping tips and easy-to-find ingredient lists that won't break the bank. With this healthy cookbook, you can find the perfect balance between saving time and providing nourishing food for yourself and your family.

• 5-Ingredient dishes--You'll only need 5 primary ingredients to make each recipe, along with a short list of kitchen staples like olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh garlic.
• Healthy eating tips--Discover tons of tips for customizing recipes by swapping out ingredients, or build on the simple recipes for fancier variations when you have more time.
• Handy dietary labels--Recipes include nutrition breakdowns and are labeled for any special eating preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and vegan.

Serve up delicious, wholesome meals in a flash with this simple clean eating cookbook.

Review Quotes

"The Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook should be a staple in everyone's kitchen. The simple and nutritious recipes make it possible for anyone to eat healthy at home. As a working mom, and also a Registered Dietitian, Toby's written a book that provides balanced and tasty meals the whole family can enjoy, even when time is an obstacle." --Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, and founder of the F-Factor(TM) Diet

"Easy, healthy, AND delicious--Toby has nailed it! The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook has it all and is the perfect kitchen companion for any busy, on-the-go person who wants to truly enjoy eating nutritious food without spending hours in the kitchen. I want to make every single recipe in this book right now!"-- Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, Founder and CEO of Nutritiouslife.com and the Nutritious Life Studio

"I am a big believer that healthy eating doesn't have to take a million ingredients or tons of time. Toby's new book proves that anyone can eat well with just 5 simple ingredients."--Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, and winning coach on ABC's weight loss reality TV show, My Diet is Better Than Yours

"In her latest book, The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook, Toby dispels the myth that healthful cooking needs to be complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Ideal for both beginners and everyday home cooks, there are recipes for every taste, from American favorites to Mediterranean dishes to Asian fare. Toby truly has a knack for making healthy eating manageable and delicious!"--Jackie Newgent, RDN, culinary nutritionist, and award-winning author of The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook

About the Author

TOBY AMIDOR MS, RD, CDN, is a leading nutritionist, recipe developer, and bestselling cookbook author with over 20 years of experience in the food and nutrition industry. She is a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and a founding contributor to its Healthy Eats blog. Toby regularly contributes to U.S. News & World Report Eat + Run blog and MensFitness.com, and she has her own "Ask the Expert" column in Today's Dietitian magazine.