A Potful of Recipes: A Healthy Exchanges Cookbook

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Summary: Eating healthy does not need to mean rice cakes forever!
Review: After my husband had a heart attack four months ago, it became my job to redirect our family eating habits. Because I knew I had to have good tasting food for this to succeed, I began the hunt for new recipes. During the "education" phase of my husband's cardiac rehab program, we were introduced to the cookbooks of Joanna Lund. I noticed the ingredients were ones I already had in my kitchen. The finished products were facsimilies of things we already liked. I bought the book - tried a few things and when I saw my husband look for seconds - I KNEW this was one of the best buys I had made in four months! Each menu is broken down by calories, fat grams, proteins etc as well as diabetic substitutes. Strongly recommend.

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Summary: Is this healthy?
Review: I agree with some of the other reviewers. Joanna Lund's books do not contain healthy recipes, they are full of processed foods. The fat content may be low, but what about the sodium, sugar, and carbohydrate count. There are many other excellent crockpot cookbooks out there, that use real food.

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Summary: Is this healthy?
Review: I agree with some of the other reviewers. Joanna Lund's books do not contain healthy recipes, they are full of processed foods. The fat content may be low, but what about the sodium, sugar, and carbohydrate count. There are many other excellent crockpot cookbooks out there, that use real food.

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Summary: A GREAT BOOK!
Review: I am a mother of 5, 3 of which are toddlers. Let me just say that I really needed a cookbook to fix quick, healthy and tasty meals. This is the book. I love the convenience of throwing everything in the pot early in the morning, but didn't have good recipes. Well, not anymore! If you love your crockpot but need the recipes, you have found your Pot-of-Gold! Here are some names of some delicious recipes I have tried, Spicy Apricot Glazed Chicken (yummy), Super Swiss Steak (super!), Raspberry Dessert Strata (delicious)! Trust me, you cannot go wrong with this book. If you want great recipes for your crock pot, then buy this book!

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Summary: Extremely disappointing
Review: I purchased this book expecting to find healthy recipes for crockpot cooking. If your definition of "healthy" consists of using processed foods, such as canned soups and processed cheese, than this book is for you. Personally, I prefer recipes that consist of real, whole foods that are nutritious and simple to prepare. I ended up donating this book to my local library. Maybe someone else will find a use for it. Yuck!

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Summary: A Potful of Recipes
Review: I tried several recipes in this book before I decided to add a rating. I'm impressed. Some of the recipes call for longer cooking times than they really need, but the cook can adjust that to his/her taste. I bought several for family members for Christmas.

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Summary: A Little Disappointing
Review: This book is great for simple meals, but it relies too heavily on processed foods. There are too many recipes that include a can of Healthy Choice Cream of Something Soup. Some recipes are identical except for one ingredient and a different title. The real value to this book is the calorie, fat, and fiber count, etc. The dessert and vegetable sections look great.

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Summary: Extremely disappointing
Review: This cookbook is exactly what I wanted! All of the recipes are easy to make with little-to-no preparation (other than waiting for it to be done). I can find ALL of the ingredients in the local grocery store AND... I don't have to use the oven! I have just about all of Joanna's cookbooks, and this is by far my favorite! I also like the spiral binding so that the cookbook lays flat.

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Summary: Exactly what I wanted!
Review: This cookbook is exactly what I wanted! All of the recipes are easy to make with little-to-no preparation (other than waiting for it to be done). I can find ALL of the ingredients in the local grocery store AND... I don't have to use the oven! I have just about all of Joanna's cookbooks, and this is by far my favorite! I also like the spiral binding so that the cookbook lays flat.

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Summary: Very inspiring and easy, wholesome food
Review: This cookbook is truly a necessity for my kitchen!! As a busy mom who is always carting her kids from Tae Kwon Do to other after school activites, it's hard to be home in time to prepare a meal (not to mention the fact that I'm usually too tired come that witching hour). I love how I can prepare the meals around lunchtime when I'm at my peak and can then have the aroma fill the house in just a few hours. The ingredients are simple and economical and everyone in my house will eat them!! That's a miracle in itself!! Buy this book...you will be happy you did. I can't wait to try the "pot full of oatmeal". What an idea...make breakfast before you go to bed!!