Richard and Rachael Heller, both research scientists and professors, have taken the dieting world by storm with their bestselling Carbohydrate Addict's Diet and Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program. Now there's a companion cookbook, which adherents to their carbohydrate-cutting regimen can use from sunup to sundown without fear of straying from their dietary objectives. With only a short introduction on the basic goal of the diet--to limit insulin intake in order to lessen carbohydrate cravings and thereby lose weight--this cookbook presents 250 easy recipes that range from appetizers and breakfasts to meat, seafood, and vegetarian entrées and snacks.

Those who have not already read The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet or related titles and are not familiar with the program's strategy may at first find the many high-fat recipes included here counterintuitive to the notion of a diet. But the idea is simple: eliminate the foods that trigger overeating--starches, snack foods, and sweets--and replace them with protein-rich, fibrous meals that help to normalize blood-sugar levels and curb the impulse to binge. Such an approach allows for higher fat consumption--the body metabolizes fat more efficiently when there is less insulin in the blood stream--and even has the psychologically beneficial side effect of permitting a certain amount of indulgence. People usually leery of diets because they don't want to give up their weekly cheeseburger will be awed by recipes such as the egg- and cream-augmented Left Bank Burgers. Likewise, the Herbed Cheese Dip with cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream is a startlingly deluxe accompaniment for the normally ascetic plate of raw veggies; the Crustless Spinach Pie entices with its rich mix of feta, Parmesan, eggs, herbs, and olive oil.

The Hellers' approach to cooking is by no means highbrow and their recipes are often simply no-starch variations on standard fare (Steak in a Blanket replaces the dough with romaine lettuce, for example). An unspecified teriyaki sauce is a staple in their kitchen, and experienced cooks may wonder if they really mean tamari or soy sauce. People who have health restrictions on salt and alcohol (a few recipes call for wine) will want to have the original Carbohydrate Addict's Diet book handy in order to look up suitable alternatives--they are not included with this cookbook. That inconvenience aside, dieters will have no qualms about these tasteful recipes as they eat their way toward a slimmer, healthier future. --Rebecca Wright

From Publishers Weekly
Authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's LifeSpan Program and The Carbohydrate's Addict's Diet, husband and wife physicians Richard and Rachel Heller have now compiled a series of recipes designed for readers following their popular eating plan. The recipes follow the principle of "insulin balance." When a person's insulin level is lower, he or she craves fewer carbohydrates, eats less sugar and, therefore, loses weight. In addition, having a balanced insulin level leads to overall good health by lowering the risk of diabetes and heart problems. An array of easy-to-follow recipes for appetizers, salads, main dishes, breakfasts and snacks are included. The recipes are generally simple and require relatively few ingredients. Seafood dishes such as Broiled Swordfish with Cilantro Oil and Steamed Mussels Peppercorn are particularly appealing. However, readers unfamiliar with the principles of the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet may find the fat-content of many recipes disconcerting. Creamy Veal Chops call for a cup of heavy cream, for example, and Hungarian Chicken Paprikash requires a cup of sour cream. The Hellers use a lot of red meat, and other recipes also include mayonnaise, butter or bacon. The book would have been more helpful if sample daily or weekly meal plans were included, as well as basic information on the carbohydrate plan itself. In the end, this new title works better as a companion to the Hellers' other books than it does as than a stand-alone volume. (Apr.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
From Atkins to Sugar Busters, from The Zone to Protein Power—and for all dieters on the Carbohydrate Addict’s programs—every recipe can be incorporated into your carbohydrate-conscious eating plan! Lose weight and cut your cravings with the first cookbook from the world’s #1 authorities on carbohydrate addiction and weight loss. With 250 all-new mouthwatering low-carb recipes from Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors and pioneers in carbohydrate-smart dieting, it is now easier than ever to shed those extra pounds permanently. Unlike many low-carb and low-fat cookbooks, which skimp on taste, The Carbohydrate Addict’s Cookbook seizes on the dynamic flavors of a rich crop of foods, from tasty appetizers and hearty soups to succulent seafood and sinfully delicious salads, from vegetarian alternatives to traditional, down-home beef and poultry dishes and easy-to-make breakfasts. With a special section on "Quick Fix Dishes and Snacks," you’ll find that this is the one low-carb cookbook you will rely on every day.

Book Info
Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Over 250 low-carbohydrate recipes and personal anecdotes. Dishes from Greece, China, Spain, India, France, and the Mediterranean, as well as American dishes. are included. For consumers

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
April 2000

Curb Your Carbo Cravings

The bestselling authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program and The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet are back, offering low-carbohydrate, high-fiber, and high-protein recipes in The Carbohydrate Addict's Cookbook. One look through this book and — whether you're on a low-carb diet or not — you will find your taste buds tempted! The 250 decadent recipes in this book are arranged simply by category: Beef and Veal, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, etc. Richard and Rachael Heller wisely suggest that these recipes "should not make up your entire eating program. These foods are meant to be consumed in combination with other balanced foods everyday."

Read below for the Hellers' scrumptious Gingered Chicken recipe.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The nationwide bestseller—as featured on The Rosie O’Donnell Show—that’s the perfect companion to every low-carb diet bestseller

With 250 all-new mouthwatering low-carb recipes from Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors and pioneers in carbohydrate-smart dieting, it is now easier than ever to shed those extra pounds permanently. Unlike many low-carb and low-fat cookbooks, which skimp on taste, The Carbohydrate Addict's Cookbook seizes on the dynamic flavors of a rich crop of foods, from tasty appetizers, and hearty soups, to succulent seafood and sinfully delicious salads, from vegetarian alternatives to traditional, down-home beef and poultry dishes, and easy-to-make breakfast. With a special section on "Quick-Fix Dishes and Snacks," this is the one low-carb cookbook readers will rely on every day.

About the Authors:

Richard F. Heller, phD (Sarasota, FL), is a Professor Emeritus at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the City University of New York. He has published more than fifty books, abstracts, articles, and scientific papers.

Rachael F. Heller, PhD (Sarasota, FL), is an assistant clinical professor emeritus at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the City University of New York. As a health and research psychologist, she has twice been named Helena Rubenstein Foundation Scholar.

SYNOPSIS

#1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's LifeSpan Program and The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet Lose weight and cut your cravings with the first cookbook from the world's #1 authorities on carbohydrate addiction and weight loss With 250 all-new mouthwatering low-carb recipes from Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors and pioneers in carbohydrate-smart dieting, it is now easier than ever to shed those extra pounds permanently. Unlike many low-carb and low-fat cookbooks, which skimp on taste, The Carbohydrate Addict's Cookbook seizes on the dynamic flavors of a rich crop of foods, from tasty appetizers and hearty soups to succulent seafood and sinfully delicious salads, from vegetarian alternatives to traditional, down-home beef and poultry dishes and easy-to-make breakfasts. With a special section on "Quick Fix Dishes and Snacks," this is the one low-carb cookbook you will rely on every day. *Herbed Cheese Dip * Hearty Breakfast Quiche * Mushrooms Allegro Dijon Creme in Salmon Rolls * Curried Eggs * Baked Buffalo Wings *Beefy Cream Cheese Roll-Up * Breakfast Delhi Delight * Peking Stir-Fried Beef *Far East Beef Teriyaki * Paprika Pork Chops * Shanghai Pork Roast * Spicy Chicken *Chicken Breast Apollo * Country Baked Chicken * Chicken in Cream Sauce *Crustless Chicken Pot Pie * Breakfast Pockets * Island Lime Chicken *Curried Basil Chicken * Baked Salmon with Herbs * Bounty of the Sea *Steamed Mussels Peppercorn * Cheesy Broccoli Casserole *Manhattan Mushroom Salad * Far East Tofu *"Ham" and Cheese with Tofu * Parsley Buttered "Steaks"