The Low-Carb Bible

by Elizabeth M. Ward

Discusses the pros and cons of different low-carbohydrate diets, offers advice on personalizing a diet and incorporating exercise, and includes over 150 low-carb recipes.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S, R.D., is a freelance writer and nutrition consultant in the Boston area. She is the author or co-author of Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids; Pregnancy Nutrition: Good Health for You and Your Baby, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Feeding Your Baby and Toddler. Ward writes for several publications, including Prevention, Men’s Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, American Baby, Boston Globe, Parents, and Parenting.

Reviews

[Sharon Orlopp · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Low-Carb Bible is a very thorough, detailed book that opens with a discussion about the differences between simple and complex carbs. Simple carbs (sugar, honey, molasses, high-fructose syrup, etc) have little nutritional value. Complex carbs (grains, corn, potatoes, etc) contain important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

The book analyzes many different diets and lists many food items, including details on calories, fiber, protein, total fat, and saturated fat.

There is also a section on exercise.

It's so hard, at times, to sift through the various opinions and research to determine what works best for eating healthy. When I looked at the ingredients in the recipes, such as EGG BEATERS and margarine, I realized that this wasn't the cookbook for me.

However, I think many people may enjoy and benefit from The Low-Carb Bible.

[Kym · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Low-Carb Bible thoroughly goes through many of the low-carb diets out there in 2003 and compares them with each other. Then, the recipes start. I was surprised by the amount of processed foods included in the recipes. Finally, at the end, Ward thanks at least 20 companies for the permission to use their recipes and photos. So, this was like a giant sponsored ad.

The recipes themselves seemed edible. I am planning to try some using real ingredients. This is one of those books where low-carb does not equal healthy.

[Mary Chambers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the instructional information to be rather inconsistent. This is the way it often is with generic diet books. They have to try to make it a "one-size-fits-all" book of information. But the recipes are great and that's what I'll mostly be using.

[Justice O'brien]

goood book read it