This guide shows how self-esteem affects the quality of one's relationships. Relate counsellor Julia Cole suggests that low self-esteem -no matter whether due to one's character upbringing or adult experiences
- is one of the main reasons that people fail to have satisfying relationships. This book shows what makes people choose a particular partner &

Includes:: advice on how to: -manage a difficult relationship where one partner withdraws or suffers from depression or aggression -identify what is a healthy relationship -build strong 'couple esteem' for a healthy long-lasting relationship -and improve sex through exercises & advice.


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It is widely recognised that coronary heart disease is largely preventable through good diet & a healthy life-style. Eating for a healthy heart means reducing saturated fat & cholesterol & the recipes in this book have been specially created to provide a wonderful range of dishes for everyday eating. You can use every recipe in confidence that however delicious-sounding it is always low in fat & can safely be served to anyone on a low cholesterol diet. The recipes in the book have been devised with families in mind & can be cooked with the minimum of fuss. There are traditional dishes cooked with less fat such as Country Pork with Parsley Cobbler & Autumn Pheasant & also lots of new fresh ideas such as Red Pepper Soup with Lime & Oaty Herrings with Red Salsa that will surely become firm family favourites. There are dishes that are perfect for mid-week meals such as Tuna & Corn Fish Cakes & Caribbean Chicken Kebabs. The book also

Includes:: more sumptuous recipes for a supper or dinner party such as Moroccan Spiced Roast Poussin & Pan-fried Mediterranean Lamb. In addition theres a vegetable section with suggestions for hot low fat accompaniments & salads & plenty of pasta & pizza recipes too. Not only are there recipes for main meals: you will find quick snacks wonderful puddings & a superb selection of cakes breads & biscuits. Every recipe in this outstanding cookbook has at-a-glance nutritional information to help everyone who needs to cook healthy food for themselves or a family. All the recipes use easy-to-find ingredients & store cupboard st&-bys & there are clear step-by-step pictures to show all the techniques & cooking methods. It has never been easier or more tempting to eat both healthy & delicious low fat food!

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Good Housekeeping recipes tick all the boxes
- They look great They taste delicious They're easy to make Now learn how to be a
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Eating a low-GI diet is the ultimate path to high energy levels permanent weight loss & great health. This practical book offers 70 mouthwatering recipes for every occasion from quick-fix lunches such as Poached Eggs with Lentils & Rocket to delectable dinners including Baked Sweet Potato with Griddled Herb Chicken. Theres no need to miss out on pudding either with low-GI recipes for sweet treats such as Blackberry & Apple Tartlets & Fruity Bread & Butter Pudding. Together with expert information on how the glycaemic index works & why GI foods are so good for you with Low GI Cookbook" youll find living the GI life is easy." ...

This title offers recipes & expert advice on the Glycaemic Loading approach to weight loss & good health. It is an accessible & authoritative guide to using the glycaemic index for healthy natural weight loss with advice & recipes using low GI foods. It is a comprehensive expert introduction explains what GL means how foods are categorized & how they can be combined offers useful cooking & shopping tips & detailed at-a-glance low-GL meal planners. Choose from a range of delicious & satisfying recipes like Lentil Soup; Grilled Halloumi & Bean Salad; Sweet Potato Carrot & Prune Tagine; Seared Tuna Steaks with Red Onion Salsa; & Nectarines Baked with Nuts. Illustrated with 300 photographs each recipe comes with a full nutritional breakdown including GI & GL loading information. The benefits of low-GL diets
- natural weight loss & control over fluctuating energy levels
- are well known & this book is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know to maintain a low-GL diet plan. More than 70 carefully selected recipes offer a wealth of choice with something suitable for every occasion. Delicious dishes range from sustaining soups & versatile vegetarian meals to fish & shellfish dishes & even tempting desserts. The collection

Includes:: traditional family meals such as Chicken Casserole with Vegetables & Poached Pears in Scented Honey Syrup as well as more unusual dishes such as Spicy Beef Koftas with Chickpea Puree. With more than 300 images clear step-by-step guides structured meal planners & expert tips this is a highly accessible reference for anybody interested in sustained effective & healthy weight loss.



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Millions of people are following low-carb diets reaping the weight-loss & health benefits of low-carb eating. But it can get monotonous & if you are a real food lover it can be hard to find recipes that will provide variety & sophistication & that taste great too. The Low-Carb Gourmet" features uncomplicated recipes that will be a pleasure to serve & make mealtimes something to look forward to. If you are on or contemplating a low-carb diet " The Low-Carb Gourmet" will give you everything you need to make this kind of eating a way of life: tips on low-carb living cooking & shopping; inspiration for entertaining & family meals; & plus over 80 fabulous easy-to-prepare recipes." ...

In the UK 7 out of 10 people over the age of 45 have high cholesterol levels (Bupa 2007). Although there are no clear symptoms high cholesterol levels have been associated with heart disease & stroke
- two of Britains biggest killers. There are several factors that can cause high cholesterol; an unhealthy diet being overweight & a lack of exercise are three of the main contenders. As a result some of the best ways to control & reduce cholesterol levels are losing weight eating a heart-healthy diet & taking regular exercise. Although eating healthily may sound simple its often difficult to know which foods to avoid when trying to lower cholesterol. Fully adapted for the UK market Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies reveals which food you should eat & helps readers make small changes to their diet to achieve big results. Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies
Includes::* The latest dietary & medical information on cholesterol & how to control it* Over 90 delicious recipes as well as low fat cooking techniques & ways to lower cholesterol on a daily basis* Sensible advice on finding the right foods when shopping planning menus & adapting recipes to suit family & friends.

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This title features 180 easy to make delicious healthy recipes the whole family will love shown step by step in over 800 photographs. This is the best-ever cooks collection of over 180 irresistible no-fat & low-fat tempting desserts. It features a wonderful variety of healthy sweet dishes from deliciously satisfying pies & puddings to fresh fruit salads sorbets & everything in between. All recipes are illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs & beautiful pictures of the finished dish. Every recipe has nutritional notes with at-a-glance fat & calorie contents. This volume isnt just a recipe book in the introductory pages you will find just about everything you need to know about fat-free cooking: guidelines for healthy eating simple ways to cut down on fat fat-free cooking techniques & information on how to cook with low-fat & no-fat products. If you adore desserts & want to eat more healthily then this book is the only dessert book you need. Every kind of dessert is here including irresistible crepes indulgent gateaux airy roulades & creamy cheesecakes. When time is short there are plenty of simple but imaginative recipes while the more adventurous recipes are perfect for a dinner party. ...

This title features over 180 inspiring & delicious easy-to-make step-by-step recipes for healthy meat-free meals with over 750 photographs. It

Includes:: more than 180 deliciously meat-free dishes with all the taste but none of the fat. It features tempting soups appetizers snacks salads main courses accompaniments & deceptively indulgent-looking desserts & bakes. It

Includes:: low-fat versions of classics such as vegetarian moussaka lasagne cassoulet hot pots paellas & pies as well as enticing new ideas such as Spiced Mango Soup with Yogurt Tofu & Pepper Kebabs Couscous Salad Leek Squash & Tomato Gratin & Pineapple Crush with Strawberries & Lychees. It offers expert advice on healthy eating with guidelines for cutting out the fat while retaining all the taste. Every dish is shown step by step in 750 photographs. Packed with a fantastic delicious delicous yet healthy vegetarian recipes this essential cookbook is perfect for today's lifestyles. Meat-free eating is often assumed to be healthier but many classic vegetarian dishes still have a high fat content. This unique book provides the answer with tasty recipes that are virtually fat-free as well. The comprehensive selection of recipes

Includes:: soups appetizers side dishes salads accompaniments & main courses as well as enticing low-fat puddings desserts & bakes. Jamaican Black Bean Pot Roasted Ratatouille Moussaka & Banana Maple & Lime Pancakes are just a few of the tempting recipes that this book has to offer.





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First published in 2005 in B format as The Holford Low-GL Diet this book quickly established itself as one of Patrick Holford's core nutrition titles. Patrick is at the forefront of research into fast safe & lasting weight loss pinpointing that the secret of successful weight loss is to balance your blood sugar. By eating foods with a low glycemic load (GL) you can balance your blood sugar & not only lose weight quickly but keep it off feel full of energy & enjoy greatly enhanced health. In the four years since first publication thousands of people have followed Patrick's low-GL system with great success & numerous scientific trials have validated the initial research. As well as encouraging weight loss it has been proven that a low-GL diet can slow down the ageing process improve mood & memory lower cholesterol without drugs prevent & reverse diabetes & heart disease & cut cancer risk. This expanded & updated edition
- THE LOW-GL DIET BIBLE
- is packed with new information on why low GL beats low-fat low-calorie & high-protein diets every time & why it is number one for weight loss & good health.

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