A guide which uses the microwave oven for producing low-calorie food. Includes recipes.

Abstract: The benefits of microwave cooking in preparing healthful, delicious meals are outlined in this cookbook for people interested in personal health and fitness. Background information is provided on 1) the principles of variety, moderation, and balance in diet planning; 2) nutrient needs (protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals); and 3) ways to avoid too much fat and cholesterol, sugar, and sodium in menu planning and food preparation. Recipe categories include 1) soups and appetizers; 2) main dishes (poultry, fish and seafood, beef, pork, meatless); 3) vegetables, pastas and grains; and 4) baked products and desserts. Nutritional information preserving is provided for each recipe. Colorful photographs illustrate recipe preparation techniques as well as the finished product.

Ever wish you could eat healthy without sacrificing the convenience, cost, and taste of pre-prepared or fast food? Well, Hold the Freshman 15 is the solution you have been searching for. Twenty to thirty percent of freshmen gain 15 pounds within their first year of college. This is no surprise, considering the diet of a college student includes all-you-can-eat buffets, energy drinks, ramen, fast food, and dessert. Not only does this eating pattern affect your appearance and weight, but your academic performance, mood and behavior, and the over-all function of your body too. Hold the Freshman 15 provides fun facts, information, and simple, microwave-safe recipes in order to help you take those vital first steps to living a long, healthy life.

Illustrated with colour photographs, this approach to healthy microwave cooking contains over 120 slimming and nutritious vegetarian, fish, meat and poultry recipes using fresh ingredients, and also includes diet plans to suit any lifestyle.