Helen Vlassara Knihy

Each year, medical treatments leave millions of patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties. Most hospitals deal with this by puréeing their food. The unfortunate result is that food becomes unappetizing, and patients fail to obtain the nutrition they need. Now, nutritionists Sandra Woodruff and Leah Gilbert-Henderson have written the Soft Foods for Easier Eating Cookbook , an easy-to-follow guide that offers maximum nutrition and taste with minimum discomfort.Part One highlights simple strategies for living with chewing and swallowing difficulties, and offers guidelines for modifying recipes for soft and smooth texture, and to increase or decrease calories, fat, and carbohydrates. Part Two presents over 150 recipes for smashing smoothies, sumptuous soups, hearty entrées, and more. Information on nutrition and texture accompany each recipe, making it easy to find dishes that satisfy both your dietary needs and your love of good food.

Always considered a vital nutrient, fiber is now being appreciated more than ever before. Its benefits are many--improved digestion, protection against cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and better weight control, to name a few. But to truly profit from fiber, it's vital to get it from nutrient-packed foods like fruits and vegetables. How can you do this and still keep your dishes easy to prepare and absolutely delicious? Now, dietitian and best-selling cookbook author Sandra Woodruff makes it simple to incorporate fiber into your diet. Filled with scrumptious fiber-rich recipes--including favorites like pizza and burgers--The Fabulous Fiber Cookbook makes it a breeze to benefit from fiber while creating great meals. Can you have your fiber and love it, too? You can, with The Fabulous Fiber Cookbook.

"All foods contain naturally ocurring toxic substances called AGEs - advanced glycation end products. Studies have shown that a buildup of AGEs increases oxidation and free radicals, hardens tissue, and creates chronic inflammation, leading to a host of illnesses. While many foods contain high AGE levels, many others contain very little. By knowing the best foods to choose and their optimal preparation methods, you can lower your consumption of these harmful substances. The AGE Food Guide is designed to help. This comprehensive guide lists hundreds of common foods and their AGE levels. In an easy-to-follow format, the foods are listed both alphabetically and within categories for quick and easy access." -- p. [4] of cover

Imagine naturally occurring toxic substances that are responsible for chronic disease and accelerated aging. When trying to discover why patients with diabetes are prone to complications such as heart disease, Dr. Helen Vlassara and her research team focused on compounds called advanced glycation end products, or AGEs, which enter the body through the diet. For years, these amazing studies remained virtually unknown to the public. Now, renowned researchers Dr. Vlassara and Dr. Gary Striker, and best-selling author Sandra Woodruff have written a complete guide to understanding AGEs and avoiding their harmful effects through the careful selection of foods and cooking techniques. Part One of Dr. Vlassara's AGE-Less Diet clearly explains what AGEs are, how they enter your body, and how they contribute to the development of chronic disease, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, dementia, obesity, and more. Most important, you'll learn how you can reduce AGEs and improve your health by making simple changes in the way you eat. Part Two offers over a hundred taste-tempting AGE-less recipes that show you just how easy--and delicious--it is to follow an AGE-less diet. By lowering your AGE levels, you can reduce the potential of developing any number of serious disorders and enjoy greater health. Dr. Vlassara's AGE-Less Diet will guide you in making a real difference in your life.