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Complete Chinese Cookbook
by Ken HomKen Hom is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on Oriental cuisine, and with the Complete Chinese Cookbook, he has created a seminal collection of his best-loved dishes. With Cantonese stir-fries and spicy Sichuan favourites alongside new discoveries from the lesser-known culinary styles of Yunnan and Hong Kong, this comprehensive collection is filled with accessible and easy recipes, demonstrating the amazing depth of flavour that is only now being fully appreciated in modern Chinese cuisine.Set to become a kitchen classic, this all-encompassing cookery book guides you through the essential cooking techniques, equipment and ingredients, all with Ken's trusted blend of experience and enthusiasm. Featuring 250 recipes covering all aspects of Chinese food, Ken offers tips and inspiration for a wealth of dishes that use simple, healthy ingredients to create quick and delicious meals.Over the past 25 years Ken has brought Chinese cookery into mainstream British homes, and in this beautifully photographed cookbook, he brings together all of his expertise to offer the ultimate guide to the flavours of China.
The Complete Dukan Cookbook
by Dr Pierre DukanThe Dukan Diet is a unique 4-step programme, combining two steps to lose your unwanted weight and two steps to keep it off for good. The Complete Dukan Cookbook provides over 300 recipes for all stages of the diet to help you can lose the weight you want like millions of others have around the world. Includes: Indispensable galette and sauce recipes Vegetarian recipes Recipes for pure protein days Delicious desserts Devised by Dr Pierre Dukan, a French medical doctor who has spent his career helping people to lose weight permanently, The Dukan Diet is the culmination of thirty-five years' clinical experience. Easy to follow with no calorie counting, The Dukan Diet offers clear simple guidelines, menu planners and delicious recipes for long term success. Beyond its immense success in France, The Dukan Diet has been adopted by 20 countries and translated into 10 languages. Many international observers agree that this is the method most likely to put a stop to the world's weight problems. For more information visit www.dukandiet.co.uk.
The Complete F-Plan Diet: The F-Plan, The F-Plan Calorie and Fibre Chart, F-Plus
by Audrey EytonIn 1982 Audrey Eyton's international superseller "The F-Plan Diet" took the world by storm. 24 years later she returns with an equally sensational, ground-breaking diet for the 21st century that will revolutionise the eating habits of millions, "The F2 Diet", where: F2 dissolves excess fat at a faster rate than any other diet based on the same calorie intake; F2 mobilises an 'army' of good bacteria to optimise health; F2 cleanses out the toxins, helps protect against cancers by speedily removing dangerous accumulations of carcinogenic waste; F2 lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and starts to unclog arteries; F2 stabilizes blood sugar levels to help prevent diabetes; F2 guarantees the abundance of nutrients that only good foods can provide, leaving you with healthy hair, teeth and skin; and F2 enhances your mood and state of mind: headaches, mood swings and sluggishness are replaced by balanced emotions and mental acuity. You will accomplish all the above if you follow the practical but highly effective plan that Audrey Eyton offers. Painless, satisfying and easy-to-manage, "The F2 Diet" enables you to exchange bad eating habits for good ones whilst ensuring that you never go hungry. The result is permanent weight loss and a massive improvement in the way you look and feel.
Complete Flat Stomach Plan
by Rosemary ConleyThe Complete Flat Stomach Plan incorporates, and builds upon, the remarkable results and success stories of the original Flat Stomach Plan trial team. In this fantastic new healthy eating diet book, the original Flat Stomach Plan diet has been extended to include a greater variety of choice to suit all tastes. It comprises a 'free choice', three-meals-a-day eating plan, with healthy menus ranging from 'instant' supermarket branded meals to DIY gourmet recipes, including options for vegetarians. Plus, there are three separate ten-minute toning exercise routines containing the safest, most effective exercises to ensure weight loss around the stomach and waistline. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels - both men and women - readers can choose the routine that suits their ability and progress to the next one as their strength improves. Throughout, there are motivational tips, quotes from successful dieters as well as advice on keeping the weight off - and the stomach flat - for good. The perfect diet book for people who want to lose weight without the bore of calorie counting!
The Complete Guide To Ivf: An inside view of fertility clinics and treatment
by Kate BrianThe most recent studies show that 40,000 cycles of IVF are carried out in the UK each year - and approximately a million are carried out worldwide. It is estimated that at least 200,000 IVF babies are born annually - and this figure is constantly rising. With assisted conception increasing year on year, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO IVF offers an invaluable and insightful approach to the process. Packed with first-hand accounts of patients who have been through it, and Kate Brian's own experience of IVF, this book will de-mystify the treatment and give a 'behind-the-scenes' account of what really happens. Addressing the entire experience, right from the initial clinic visit through to the assisted conception cycle, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO IVF provides an accessible, down-to-earth and reassuring account of using IVF to conceive.
The Complete Guide to Living Well Gluten-Free: Everything You Need to Know to Go from Surviving to Thriving
by Beth HillsonGoing gluten-free? Go here first.Whether you've been diagnosed with a gluten-related condition or you're just striving for a healthier diet, you know that adopting a gluten-free lifestyle is easier said than done. Beth Hillson, president of the American Celiac Disease Association, was diagnosed forty years ago, and she knows these challenges firsthand. For decades, she has been a guru in the gluten-free community, answering questions about everything from diagnosis to food to lifestyle. Now, Beth combines her personal expertise with the latest research to offer:Essential info on celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, and other gluten-related disordersAdvice on choosing a doctor, getting tested, and exploring treatment optionsThe basics of the GF diet, including setting up a safe kitchen and simple recipesGuidance on living as a blended-diet family and raising gluten-free kidsFrank answers to personal questions on topics from "gluten smooching" to gas
The Complete Guide to Personal Training
by Morc CoulsonA complete reference guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for personal training clients. Contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd.The Complete Guide to Personal Training also covers all of the Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework pertaining to personal training, and provides the theoretical underpinning of how to programme appropriate exercise for your clients.Includes information on:The foundations of personal trainingPlanning and delivering exercise programmesTraining methods and exercise techniquesNutritionHealth and safetyIdeal for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry as well as those wishing to undertake qualifications in this area.
The Complete Guide to Personal Training (Complete Guides)
by Morc CoulsonA complete reference guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for personal training clients. Contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd.The Complete Guide to Personal Training also covers all of the Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework pertaining to personal training, and provides the theoretical underpinning of how to programme appropriate exercise for your clients.Includes information on:The foundations of personal trainingPlanning and delivering exercise programmesTraining methods and exercise techniques – this enhanced epub also contains nine videos of key exercisesNutritionHealth and safetyIdeal for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry as well as those wishing to undertake qualifications in this area.
The Complete Guide to Postnatal Fitness (Complete Guides)
by Judy DiFioreThe third edition of this Complete Guide. A guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby, including lots of exercises, advice, and all relevant anatomy and physiology. Clearly explained, fully updated and packed with exercises. Includes new guidance and up to date references, and all illustrations replaced with new photographs.
The Complete Guide to Postnatal Fitness (Complete Guides)
by Judy DiFioreThe third edition of this Complete Guide. A guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby, including lots of exercises, advice, and all relevant anatomy and physiology. Clearly explained, fully updated and packed with exercises. Includes new guidance and up to date references, and all illustrations replaced with new photographs.
The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition (Complete Guides)
by Anita BeanThe Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. What you eat and drink are important considerations when it comes to maximising your sports performance. Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, or just enjoy regular workouts, well-chosen nutrition strategies can enhance your performance and recovery after exercise. This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research and provides all the tools to help you reach your performance goals. This ninth edition includes accessible guidance on the following topics: · Maximising endurance, strength, performance and recovery · How to calculate your optimal energy, carbohydrate and protein requirements· Advice on improving body composition· The most popular sports supplements · Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and eating disorders · Hydration strategies to prevent hypohydration and overhydration · Specific advice for masters athletes, young athletes and plant-based athletes· Nutrition strategies to prepare for competition· Immune health and recovery from injury· Gut health and how to avoid gut problems during exercise
The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition (Complete Guides)
by Anita BeanThe Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. What you eat and drink are important considerations when it comes to maximising your sports performance. Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, or just enjoy regular workouts, well-chosen nutrition strategies can enhance your performance and recovery after exercise. This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research and provides all the tools to help you reach your performance goals. This ninth edition includes accessible guidance on the following topics: · Maximising endurance, strength, performance and recovery · How to calculate your optimal energy, carbohydrate and protein requirements· Advice on improving body composition· The most popular sports supplements · Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and eating disorders · Hydration strategies to prevent hypohydration and overhydration · Specific advice for masters athletes, young athletes and plant-based athletes· Nutrition strategies to prepare for competition· Immune health and recovery from injury· Gut health and how to avoid gut problems during exercise.
The Complete Guide To Sports Nutrition (PDF)
by Anita BeanThe Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. This fully updated and revised edition incorporates the latest cutting-edge research. Written by one of the country's most respected sports nutritionists, it provides the latest research and information to help you succeed. This seventh edition includes accessible guidance on the following topics: maximising endurance, strength and performance how to calculate your optimal calorie, carbohydrate and protein requirements advice on improving body composition specific advice for women, children and vegetarians eating plans to cut body fat, gain muscle and prepare for competition sport-specific nutritional advice.
The Complete Halogen Oven Cookbook: How to Cook Easy and Delicious Meals Using Your Halogen Oven
by Sarah FlowerIn this comprehensive and fully illustrated book, Sarah shares with you the many tips and tricks she has learned while cooking with virtually all the available Halogen oven models. You'll find many of your old family favourites in this book, now with colour photos, plus many of the new dishes that Sarah has created and personally tested. You'll also find recipes specially designed for one or two people, and complete meals you can prepare without ever using the conventional hob. For further advice about how to use your halogen oven and be part of a growing community of halogen oven users visit www.everydayhalogen.com.
Complete Hip And Thigh Diet
by Rosemary ConleyAs thousands of successful slimmers have testified, the Complete Hip and Thigh Diet is, quite simply, the diet that works. Slimmers the world over have trimmed inches off those parts other diets failed to reach, transforming their shape and improving their health. And what's more - those unwanted inches have stayed away! This fully updated and expanded edition of Rosemary Conley's diet book provides further evidence of the diet's long-term success. With a wider selection of flexible menus, over 150 recipes, more options for vegetarians, maintenance instructions and straightforward fat-charts, and a new programme of exercises for the hips and thighs, dieting has never been simpler. There's plenty to eat and no calories or units to count, just incredible results to enjoy! The perfect diet book for people who want to lose weight without the bore of calorie counting.
The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet: The revolutionary plan for managing symptoms in IBS, Crohn's disease, coeliac disease and other digestive disorders (Low-fodmap Diet Ser.)
by Dr Sue Shepherd Dr Peter GibsonThe clear, accessible guide to the only medically proven programme to treat IBS, The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet introduces this cutting-edge approach for the first time. Based on extensive clinical research, this book will show anyone suffering from IBS, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance and related conditions how to relieve symptoms through simple changes to the food we eat.FODMAPS (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols) are poorly absorbed short-chain sugars that the body finds difficult to digest. They act as 'fast food' for gut bacteria, leading to imbalances in gut flora, bloating and discomfort. This book reveals how to identify and avoid foods that are likely to cause symptoms and gives delicious, healthy alternatives to include in their place.Full of essential information, 80 fabulous recipes, beautiful photography, meal plans and suggestions for eating out and special occasions, The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet marks a turning point in the treatment of IBS.
The Complete Low FODMAP Diet Plan: Relieve symptoms of IBS using a food-first approach
by Priya TewTake control of IBS with this ground-breaking diet planThe low-FODMAP diet is a medically proven approach to managing and relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and known to cause unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating, excessive gas and stomach pain. Full of essential information, this easy-to-follow beginner's guide will help you understand and apply the diet with the support of your dietitian, and shows you how, by making simple changes to what you eat, you can alleviate symptoms of IBS and live life to the full again. Includes: A comprehensive table of foods to avoid A detailed explanation of the three-stage process of restriction, reintroduction and personalisation 75 delicious gut-friendly recipes
The Complete Milk Street TV Show Cookbook (2017-2019): Every Recipe from Every Episode of the Popular TV Show
by Christopher KimballCooking doesn't have to be a chore: get ready for fresh and familiar flavors and elevate your cooking with all 225+ easy, healthy recipes from the hit TV show. Featuring every recipe from every episode of the show, this cookbook is the perfect kitchen companion for every occasion and the ultimate guide to high-quality and low-effort cuisine. Packed with creative, comforting flavors and prepared with simple and smart techniques, these recipes are instant classics. You'll get to enjoy dozens of delectable dishes, such as: Thai Fried Rice, Cacio e Pepe, Charred Brussels Sprouts, Harissa Roasted Potatoes, Cape Malay Chicken Curry, and even Central Mexican Guacamole and Israeli Hummus -- classics with a twist! Organized by type of dish -- from salads, soups, grains, and vegetable sides to simple dinners and 21st-century desserts -- this cookbook will deliver big flavors fast and change the way you cook forever. Welcome to the new home cooking. Welcome to Milk Street.
Complete Puppy & Dog Care: What every dog owner needs to know
by Dr Bruce FogleWhether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a crossbreed, in this updated edition of Complete Puppy & Dog Care, practising vet Dr Bruce Fogle tells you all you need to know to keep your dog happy. From which breed to choose, to tips for helping your dog bond with the family, as well as health advice and information on nutrition, training and playing, this book has everything you need to know.In Complete Puppy & Dog Care, Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and wellbeing. Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free homecoming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, to feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness. There is even advice on the latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness, along with advice on all the newest diets that are becoming popular (including raw and organic), and fully updated lists of contact details for trainers and professional organisations.Packed with information, Complete Puppy & Dog Care is an essential guide for any dog owner.
The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 200 Delicious Easy Recipes
by Cara HobdayThis must-have guide is an invaluable companion to your slow cooker. From a mid-week supper to a more elaborate dinner party, The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook is on-hand with dishes that can be prepared with little fuss. Containing over 200 tried-and-tested recipes, Cara shows you how to make best use of your slow cooker and create a delicious range of nutritious and healthy dishes – and with minimal preparation time in the morning, you are guaranteed to enjoy a hearty, hot dinner every evening. Choose from a light and tasty Provençale Pasta Sauce or Seafood Risotto; rustle up a winter warmer such as Chicken with Bacon, Leeks and Mustard or a creamy Lamb and Cauliflower Kashmir Curry; and impress your friends with Slow-roasted Duck and Apples followed by an indulgent Toffee and Pecan Pudding. You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to make a delicious meal – your slow cooker will do the hard work for you. Filled with quick, tasty, and easy-to-follow recipe ideas, this is the only slow cooker cookbook you will ever need. The cookbook also contains guidance on choosing a slow cooker according to your needs; how to care for your cooker and how to adapt cooking times and recipes for different scenarios. There is also a chapter of ideas for how to spice up a Sunday roast as well as buying advice and troubleshooting tips.
The Complete Sous Vide Supreme Cookbook
by Jo McAuleyThe sous vide technique has been the secret of great chefs around the world for decades.Providing foolproof results, the method involves cooking vacuum-sealed pouches in a water bath at a precisely-controlled temperature. This retains the juices and aromas lost by traditional cooking as well as retaining all the nutrients.Now sous vide machines are affordable for all and this cookbook contains 80 day-to-day delicious recipes you can cook at home. Covering a full range of cuisines and courses, this cookbook showcases the full range of benefits the machine has to offer.SousVide Supreme is the leading affordable water oven around the world, but whatever home model you've bought, this cookbook will be indispensable.
Completely Perfect: 120 Essential Recipes for Every Cook
by Felicity Cloake'The nation's taster-in-chief title belongs unequivocally to Felicity Cloake' Daily MailFrom the Guardian 'How to Make' columnist and author of PERFECT: an essential compilation of the best tried-and-tested versions of your favourite classic recipesHow can I make deliciously squidgy chocolate brownies?Is there a fool-proof way to poach an egg?Does washing mushrooms really spoil them?What's the secret of perfect pastry?Could a glass of milk turn a good bolognese into a great one?Felicity Cloake has rigorously tried and tested recipes from all the greats - from Nigella Lawson and Delia Smith to Nigel Slater and Simon Hopkinson - to create the perfect version of hundreds of classic dishes. Completely Perfect pulls together the best of those essential recipes, from the perfect beef wellington to the perfect poached egg.Never again will you have to rifle through countless different books to find your perfect roast chicken recipe, mayonnaise method or that incredible tomato sauce - it's all here in this book, based on Felicity's popular Guardian columns, along with dozens of invaluable prepping and cooking tips that no discerning cook should live without.
The Complexity of Adolescent Obesity: Causes, Correlates, and Consequences
by Peter D. VashThis title includes a number of Open Access chapters.The research contained in this valuable compendium offers a much-needed perspective on one of the most dangerous health crises our world faces today: obesity. Obesity has become an epidemic, a fact frequently discussed in the media, with many references to both childhood and adult obesity. These
Composing the Cheese Plate: Recipes, Pairings, and Platings for the Inventive Cheese Course
by Brian Keyser Leigh FriendA complete introduction to everything you need to know about designing and plating beautiful cheese boards.Cheese need not stand alone! Composing the Cheese Plate isn't just another cheese book -- it's a gateway into the wonderful world of pairing and plating your favorite cheeses with dozens of sweet and savory condiments. Fromager Brian Keyser and pastry chef Leigh Friend provide inventive recipes that go way beyond the average crackers and jam. Instead, think chutneys, pestos, purees, whole grain mustards, fruit curds, nut brittles, pickles, honeys, and more! Included are 70 recipes for cheese accompaniments and the philosophy behind pairing flavors, notes on affinage, seasonality, and presentation, a cheese cutting guide, cheese and condiment pairing guides, and everything you'd ever want to know about cheese so you can create impressive, unique cheese boards for your next party or gathering.
Composing the Cheese Plate: Recipes, Pairings, and Platings for the Inventive Cheese Course
by Brian Keyser Leigh FriendA complete introduction to everything you need to know about designing and plating beautiful cheese boards. Cheese need not stand alone! Composing the Cheese Plate isn't just another cheese book -- it's a gateway into the wonderful world of pairing and plating your favorite cheeses with dozens of sweet and savory condiments. Fromager Brian Keyser and pastry chef Leigh Friend provide inventive recipes that go way beyond the average crackers and jam. Instead, think chutneys, pestos, purees, whole grain mustards, fruit curds, nut brittles, pickles, honeys, and more! Included are 70 recipes for cheese accompaniments and the philosophy behind pairing flavors, notes on affinage, seasonality, and presentation, a cheese cutting guide, cheese and condiment pairing guides, and everything you'd ever want to know about cheese so you can create impressive, unique cheese boards for your next party or gathering.