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Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World
by
Lisa Lillien
Do you want to eat burgers, chocolate cake, frozen margaritas, fudge, and French fries—and still fit into your pants? Is life not worth living without brownies and onion rings? Do you want a surefire way to tame your cravings? From breakfast ideas and chopped salads to guilt-free junk food and cocktails, Hungry Girl recipes taste great but are low in fat and calories. Chec...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
April 29th 2008
by St. Martin's Griffin
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Jun 26, 2008
Deb
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
vegans or vegetarians looking for fluffy new recipes
Shelves:
cooking
This cook book has a lot of good ideas if you're into alternative foods and soy products; most of the recipes are written for single-servings, so they're ideal for solo cooks.
However, I didn't make anything from this cookbook: most of the recipes advocate fat-free cheese (or even soy cheese...*shudder*), soymeat subtitutes for real meat, and tofu everything. This is not "real world" cooking: it's escapism from cooking in the real world.
But, not all cooks and eaters are made alike. If thats what...more
However, I didn't make anything from this cookbook: most of the recipes advocate fat-free cheese (or even soy cheese...*shudder*), soymeat subtitutes for real meat, and tofu everything. This is not "real world" cooking: it's escapism from cooking in the real world.
But, not all cooks and eaters are made alike. If thats what...more
May 16, 2008
Megan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who's looking to eat and live healthier--but not give up the goodies!
Hungry Girl is Weight Watchers meets Rachel Ray! I just love her.
The helpful hints throughout the book make you want to read it like a novel. I was so interested in the "Shockers", which will hopefully help me steer clear, and the recipes seem so simple and easy, yet look yummy!
This will definitely be a go-to book for me long after I've reached my dieting goal. The tidbits scattered throughout the book will definitely help keep me on track when I'm searching for a healthy recipe.
I especially...more
The helpful hints throughout the book make you want to read it like a novel. I was so interested in the "Shockers", which will hopefully help me steer clear, and the recipes seem so simple and easy, yet look yummy!
This will definitely be a go-to book for me long after I've reached my dieting goal. The tidbits scattered throughout the book will definitely help keep me on track when I'm searching for a healthy recipe.
I especially...more
This book is terrible! The author claims to be a "self-appointed 'foodologist'" which means nothing. She just put together a bunch of recipes, substituting normal ingredients with "lite" "fat-free" "no-calorie" and "sugar-free" (splenda-flavored) foods, most of which are so processed and chemically flavored that they are not at all healthy. And as for cocktail hour? Mix your liquor with Diet Soda and drink Lite Beer!
I love HG. If you have not read her, subscribe to her list serve it is awesome and everything is in WW points. It is not in WW points in her cookbook though, butshe gives youall thedetaisl so you can figure it out easily. Also, nothing she suggests is ever high in points.
I have decided to try to eat healthier and picked this cookbook up at the library. I am anxious to try some of the recipes. So many of them sound tasty and they look to be simple to make. I have tried one of her recipes from the Dr. Oz website and it was pretty good, so I feel confident that the ones here will be good as well. I like that this is not a "diet" but rather suggestions for items to swap out to make dishes healthier with lower fat and sugar. Sometimes it just takes someone to say if...more
I've gone through Martha Stewart, Rachel Ray's "30 Minute" Meals (30 minutes to cook sure, after you've spent 5 hours searching 40 different grocery stores for some of the ridiculous ingredients she chooses. And then you need someone to chop it all up for you..THEN it's 30 minutes), Better Homes & Gardens, Cooking For Dummies, Weight Watchers cookbooks... you get the picture.
This is by far the easiest, best tasting, healthy cook book I've come across. I can't say that I'm completely sold on...more
This is by far the easiest, best tasting, healthy cook book I've come across. I can't say that I'm completely sold on...more
Hungry Girl cookbooks are a great tool for those wanting to watch what they eat, along with the calorie content. It is also great for single women as the portions to be made are smaller, usually for one or two people, which is great and makes cooking fun again. Helpful tips are given throughout the book, along with pictures of the food and tools needed. Simple and easy and good tasting are what this cookbook series is all about.
I love Hungry Girl cookbooks. They are wonderful, easy and super yum...more
I love Hungry Girl cookbooks. They are wonderful, easy and super yum...more
WOW! Lisa Lillien has penned two more books!
Not all of these recipes will make it to my table, but this cookbook is inspiring nonetheless.
My dear friend, Debbita, gave me her copy ( complete with recipes she tagged with ***** five stars for their fantastic flavors).
Sometimes, when I am out of control, like when I eat half a cream cheese pie in the course of a day, I enjoy reading Lillien's preaching on how long I would have to dance, vacuum, run, etc. before burning off a certain number of ca...more
Not all of these recipes will make it to my table, but this cookbook is inspiring nonetheless.
My dear friend, Debbita, gave me her copy ( complete with recipes she tagged with ***** five stars for their fantastic flavors).
Sometimes, when I am out of control, like when I eat half a cream cheese pie in the course of a day, I enjoy reading Lillien's preaching on how long I would have to dance, vacuum, run, etc. before burning off a certain number of ca...more
I cannot wait to try these Weight Watchers friendly recipes! Yup, I live by myself and you know what? I dislike cooking a recipe that serves 4. I eat one serving and then I'm forced to choke down 3 more servings as left overs. Growdy. I always end up throwing food away. That's depressing. These recipes are designed for one and perfect for bringing my lunch to work! Hollah!
I'll be trying the Crazy Good Turkey Taco Meatloaf; hacked and whacked BLT salad; freakishly good french onion soup; and the...more
I'll be trying the Crazy Good Turkey Taco Meatloaf; hacked and whacked BLT salad; freakishly good french onion soup; and the...more
Jan 03, 2010
Mollie *scoutrmom*
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
dieters
Recommended to Mollie *scoutrmom* by:
Weight Watchers members
Shelves:
cooking-diet,
read-in-2010
My library had this as 641.5635 LIL 6a in the Dewey Decimal System. I'm on Weight Watchers, so I skipped most of the recipes and read the beginnings and the Survival Guides at the back of the book...excellent! I found the writing style calculated to appeal to those with a limited attention span, but that's OK. This was never intended to be literature. I give it one star for writing style and five stars for quality of content, averaging out at a 3. I'll be trying a recipe from the book.
Just because something is low in calories does not been it's lacking corn syrup, canola oil, or any other nasty, processed crap. Here's an example of the ingredients in one recipe:
powdered creamer, lite chocolate syrup, sweetener packet, sugar free fudgsicle, fat free ice cream, 100 cal pack Oreos.
Do you really want that in your body, even if its only X amount of calories? I'd rather eat real ice cream and make healthier decisions the rest of the day.
powdered creamer, lite chocolate syrup, sweetener packet, sugar free fudgsicle, fat free ice cream, 100 cal pack Oreos.
Do you really want that in your body, even if its only X amount of calories? I'd rather eat real ice cream and make healthier decisions the rest of the day.
I no longer have this book, but I used to own it. There were a few recipes in the book that I would make such as the sweet potato (butternut squash) fries, and a couple things with the tofu noodles and laughing cow cheese.
I got rid of it, because I don't really eat fake food anymore and sooooo many of her recipes call for splenda, sugar-free/fat-free pudding, Fiber One cereal, etc. I would much rather eat good quality products free of chemicals.
I got rid of it, because I don't really eat fake food anymore and sooooo many of her recipes call for splenda, sugar-free/fat-free pudding, Fiber One cereal, etc. I would much rather eat good quality products free of chemicals.
While I like Hungry Girl's 200 under 200 better, this cookbook is still great! Lots of awesome tips and food substitutions make it easy to serve low-cal and low-fat alternatives to some of my favorite foods. Great ideas in general even though some of their "staple" foods are hard to find in regular grocery stores.
The book is easy to read and most of the recipes are easy to make and taste just as good (sometimes even better) than the originals.
The book is easy to read and most of the recipes are easy to make and taste just as good (sometimes even better) than the originals.
If you're into eating processed stuff that just happens to be lighter in calories or nonfat, then pick up this book. If you're trying to learn how to eat well and want to eat fresh food, run away.
Before getting this books, I'd recommend you going to her website and seeing what you're in for first. Then decide if you want to pay for these recipes.
Yes, they're low in WW points and calories... but eating more processed stuff doesn't seem all that healthy.
Before getting this books, I'd recommend you going to her website and seeing what you're in for first. Then decide if you want to pay for these recipes.
Yes, they're low in WW points and calories... but eating more processed stuff doesn't seem all that healthy.
I loved this book. Where was this book when I was single and cooking for myself?
Although I actually used some of these recipes in my single days, this is an excellent book for women that want to learn how to eat better. It's realistic, fun, and almost everything is tailored for single servings. It's not like other cookbooks that tailor the ingredients for feeds 6 and you have to 1/6 all of the ingredients. HA!
Although I actually used some of these recipes in my single days, this is an excellent book for women that want to learn how to eat better. It's realistic, fun, and almost everything is tailored for single servings. It's not like other cookbooks that tailor the ingredients for feeds 6 and you have to 1/6 all of the ingredients. HA!
Too heavy (haha - unintentional pun) on fake foods, including artificial sweeteners, for my taste. Lots of fat-free dairy etc. (She is apparently a big fan of "Cool Whip Free" as well - ick!). While I am obviously no expert on healthy eating, I just don't think these "recipes" are the answer. There are a few recipes I might try, like the baked squash fries. For now I'll just stay fat.
This has really simple, really quick, really good ideas and recipes. Another bonus -- most of the recipes are for 1 serving, so no need to make the rest of the family eat your diet food (unless, of course, they want to!). The only down side -- I like pictures in my cookbooks and there were not enough of them in this one. Check out the author's website, too -- www.hungry-girl.com
The restaurant section is helpful, but the recipes weren't my cup of tea. I'm more of a cook from scratch, not cook from cans, kind of girl. I can also figure out that using reduced fat cream cheese (or sour cream) instead of regular will cut calories.
If you are not a cook from scratch kind of cook this will be helpful, if you are you will be disappointed. (
If you are not a cook from scratch kind of cook this will be helpful, if you are you will be disappointed. (
“I picked this up at the library to get my occasional cookbook fix. It has some interesting looking recipes and I like all the nutritional information; however, each recipe is only one serving and since I cook for 5 people, 4 of them large, starving boys this one just isn't practical for me. I may suggest it for my college-age daughter, though.
This is a must-buy for me!
These recipes use substitutions to make fattening favorites lower in calories and fat. I tasted some chocolate muffins made from cake mix and pumpkin that were wonderful.
There are also some tips for cutting down on calories and handling challenging eating situations such as eating out and traveling.
These recipes use substitutions to make fattening favorites lower in calories and fat. I tasted some chocolate muffins made from cake mix and pumpkin that were wonderful.
There are also some tips for cutting down on calories and handling challenging eating situations such as eating out and traveling.
Definitely an average of 4-star qualities and 2-star qualities. On the one hand, there were some great ideas about adding healthier crunch to things, like with the fiber cereal and crushed rice cakes. The single-serving recipes were a refreshing change. Also some really good general restaurant tips in the back. On the other, there was much more use of chemicals and other processed items than I would be comfortable using. And the cutsie style gets old.
This is a great book for ideas on low-cal snacks. There's heavy reliance on Splenda, soy, and processed food, but for someone like me, it's easier to wean my way into cooking by using shortcuts. One of the things I like about these recipes is that they're mostly designed for one serving, which is unusual. It's also got recipes for parties, so it's not just a solo cookbook, though. Weight Watchers has worked in conjunction with the author for some of the recipes, so if you're familiar with their...more
This book has some very simple, healthy, wonderful-tasting recipes that I've enjoyed cooking. However, there are certain sections I'll never use, including an entire section devoted to coffee, which I cannot stand to drink. Worth picking up if you're trying to eat more healthy but want a simple way to do it.
Great onion ring recipy just 153 calories and 2 points weight watchers. You get to eat the whole thing.
Great Pot pie just 235 where store brands average 1000 calories. Easy and done in no time and way less calories than the commercial individual brands. Weight Watchers just 5 points
Great Pot pie just 235 where store brands average 1000 calories. Easy and done in no time and way less calories than the commercial individual brands. Weight Watchers just 5 points
The idea of the book is fun. The author takes traditional recipes and makes them over to be more healthy. There are fun facts throughout the book. However, she tries too hard to be cool. Most recipe titles included something like "crazy-good", "rockin'", or "fiber-ific".
Good recipes for indulgences. Okay, some foods just can't be subbed, but at least Lillien gives it the ol' college try. She has turned me on to Fiber One Cereal, Laughing Cow Lite cheeses, Canned pumpkin, and butternut squash. The chili recipe in this book is good.
Great. I have found lots of receipes and they are actually good. There are receipes that call for like soy and stuff like that, but she gives you other suggestions or you can do your own.
I have done several receipes out of here.
I have done several receipes out of here.
This is a great cook book for those that are trying to be good with their eating habits! It contains easy recipes that are yummy! They also have a website that you can sign up for and receive new recipes everyday. I'm a fan!
Lisa Lillien is not a nutritionist, she's just hungry. She is the founder of www.hungry-girl.com, and close to half a million loyal fans receive her daily emails containing guilt-free recipes, food and product reviews, dieting news, shockers, and more. From breakfast ideas and chopped salads to guilt-free junk food and cocktails, Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World, recipes taste great but are low in fat and calories.
We met Lisa Lillien when she v...more
We met Lisa Lillien when she v...more
Substitution cooking. Every recipe I've tried out of this book has been pretty tasty. I never would have tried Almond Breeze milk substitute otherwise (makes the best chai ever, srsly), so for that alone, worth the price.
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The creator of HungryGirl.com shares her best tips, recipes, and advice to live a healthy and full life!"
Lisa Lillien is not a nutritionist, she's just hungry. She's the founder of Hungry Girl, the website and daily email service providing approximately one million fans with guilt-free recipes, food and product reviews, dieting news, shockers and more. She also writes weekly columns for WeightWatc...more
More about Lisa Lillien...
Lisa Lillien is not a nutritionist, she's just hungry. She's the founder of Hungry Girl, the website and daily email service providing approximately one million fans with guilt-free recipes, food and product reviews, dieting news, shockers and more. She also writes weekly columns for WeightWatc...more
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