Leslie Beck, RD (www.lesliebeck.com)
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Reviewed Cookbooks
Looking for a new cookbook to add to your collection? If the answer is yes, you've arrived at the right place. In this section, you'll find our reviews of new and popular cookbooks.
We'll tell you what we liked about them and what we didn't, and ultimately whether we think they're worth adding to your bookshelf.
Quinoa 365
Author: Patricia Green ,
Whitecap Books Ltd., 2010If quinoa isn’t a staple in your kitchen, it’s time to pick up Quinoa 365, a new cookbook from first-time Canadian authors Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming.
Read our reviewFor the Love of Salad
Author: Jeanelle Mitchell,
Whitecap Books Ltd., 2010With fresh produce still in season, there’s no better time to pick up For the Love of Salad, a new cookbook from Canadian best-selling author Jeanelle Mitchell.
Read our reviewFast, Fresh & Green
Author: Susan Middleton,
Chronicle Books, 2010If your vegetable repertoire ends at roasted potatoes, boiled carrots and steamed broccoli, it’s time to pick up a copy of Fast, Fresh & Green, a new collection of recipes from cookbook author and food aficionado Susie Middleton.
Read our reviewRose Reisman’s Family Favorites
,Rose Reisman is no stranger to healthy cooking. She’s published eighteen books (yes, count them eighteen!) and she’s the owner of a successful Toronto-based catering company and restaurant!
Read our reviewLighthearted at Home – The Very Best of Anne Lindsay
Author: Anne Lindsay,
Wiley, 2010Canadian culinary icon and renowned cookbook author, Anne Lindsay, has released yet another collection of healthy recipes.
Read our reviewWhat Do I Eat Now?
Author: Patricia Geil,
American Diabetes Association, 2009When it comes to healthy eating, knowing which foods – and how much – you should eat can be a daunting task. Throw a recent diagnosis of diabetes into the mix and things can get even more complicated.
Read our reviewCooking Light Annual Recipes 2010
Author: Cooking light,
Oxmoor House, 2009Cooking Light has done it again! The popular healthy eating and lifestyle magazine has just released yet another cookbook filled to the rim with recipes that are just as delicious as they are healthy.
Read our reviewBob’s Red Mill Cookbook
Author: Miriam Backes,
Running Press, 2009If you're left scratching your head when it comes to preparing whole grains like quinoa, millet and wheat berries, look no further than Bob's Red Mill Cookbook.
Read our reviewCanyon Ranch: Nourish
Author: Scott Uehlein,
Viking Studio, 2009Named “Best Spa for Food” by Gourmet magazine, Canyon Ranch is one of the world's premier wellness destinations, treating its guests to nutritious meals that satisfy the senses and the soul.
Read our reviewFresh with Anna Olson
Author: Anna Olson,
Whitecap Books Ltd., 2009Perfect for entertaining, this cookbook has something for everyone and would make a great gift too!
Read our reviewThe Best of Chef at Home
Author: Michael Smith,
Whitecap Books, 2009The laid-back approach chef Michael Smith will help even the most intrepid cook become a creative chef at home.
Read our reviewSuper Immunity Foods
,This cookbook features the top 25 foods that will help boost your body's defenses to speed recovery from health conditions that weaken immunity.
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Books by Leslie
The Complete AZ Nutrition Encyclopedia, by Leslie Beck RD The Complete Nutrition Guide for Women, by Leslie Beck RD- Heart Healthy Foods for Life
- Foods that Fight Disease
- No-Fail Diet
- Healthy Eating for Pre-Teens and Teens
- Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
- Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide for Women
- The Complete Nutrition Guide to Menopause
- Leslie Beck's Nutrition Encyclopedia
- 10 Steps to Healthy Eating