The Best of Clean Eating: Over 200 Mouthwatering Recipes to Keep You Lean and Healthy

by Clean Eating

The editors of "Clean Eating" magazine, which provides a wholesome variety of low-fat, seasonal, local, budge-friendly, quick-and-easy recipes, have chosen their top 200 recipes to be included in their first-ever cookbook. Includes 20 bonus new recipes.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Health, Nonfiction, Nutrition, Food, Reference

271 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 2010

Reviews

[Monica **can't read fast enough** · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, let me just admit that I have been living dirty my entire adult life and it never really bothered me before. When you're young and cute, a little crash dieting and you could fit your little hinie right back into those favorite jeans. Now that I am on the back end of 42 I am noticing very disturbing changes. I could stop eating all together and my body can just live off of the stored fat and my metabolism would be none the wiser since the first bite of bread would put that scale right back to where it liked being. My body's ability to tolerate some of the things that I could eat before is definitely gone as well. McDonald's, not without a little Maalox. Ice cream, Lactaid please-everyone around will thank me. Pizza and Mexican food, yeah I carry tums in my purse now. So after much soul searching and debate with my husband over whether or not I was ready to make a lifestyle change, I finally decided that maybe I should actually start taking care of myself as well as him, the kids, and the dog. My dog, a miniature schnauzer named Bubba with a myriad of allergies seems to be on a more specialized diet than me, so I decided to make a change and buy this book. Ya'll it's great. My family and I have enjoyed the things that I have made from here and not just in the "that's pretty good for diet food" way, this stuff is actually flavorful. The only miss was the shrimp and barley, my husband felt like it was too close to oatmeal consistency.I still eat dirty,but this cookbook is making it much easier to get a little cleaner.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the magazines, including several recipes that have become holiday standards in my home. I was delighted when my mother bought me the cookbook (unknowingly containing the very recipes I was hoarding, so I thankfully got to pass on the magazines). Everything I have tried from Clean Eating has been spot on: even the rare time a recipe has not been a hit, it has been solid/well composed - I believe all of these recipes were well tested before publication. The cookbook has a wide variety of items to make, so we never get bored (I have even suggested an attempt to make all the recipes in the cookbook).

While I would normally suggest a cookbook with more instruction (on technique: it has lovely features on food) for one's first or only cookbook, if you know the basic techniques, this cookbook makes a great, healthy all-around North American cuisine cookbook. If you already have an established collection, this is a great addition with a variety of meals and something for every appetite.

[Nina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I use cookbooks as a jumping off point and this one has some good inspirations. I cook most of my own meals so I did not find it overwhelming. I bought it used and will continue to try more recipes before passing it along

[Alayne · Rating 1 out of 5]

A bit too extreme but I get the idea - I'm not going to spend 2.5 hours preparing breakfast!

[Marjorie Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

These recipes are delicious and novel without being overcomplicated. I love using this cookbook.

[Rachelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Best of Clean Eating... how-to tips combined with excellent recipes to get your family eating healthier. Good variety of cuisines, focus on vegetables and fruits. Simple Meals full of flavor.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read cookbooks when we eat (since my 3 year old take at least an hour to finish most meals). . .this wouldn't work for us. Most of the recipes have too many ingredients that I don't already have (and am not sure it would be worthwhile to purchase). Also, I don't know how well some of the dishes would go over. That being said, the meatballs stuffed with cherry tomatoes were AWESOME (though I didn't follow the recipe completely - more took their idea and ran with it).

[Janeen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the many 'clean' ingredients and diverse substitutes in recipes. Unforuntately, I didn't feel that there was a good enough introduction and definition of clean eating. Not enough desserts in my opinion....but the oatmeal pancakes and apple pie were divine! I love the idea of an oatmeal/whole wheat flour pie shell.

[Erika Nerdypants · Rating 2 out of 5]

The recipes in here were just a little too hardcore healthy eating for me, but I'm sure that for some people this is the ultimate in "clean" eating. I guess I'm just looking for something a little more moderate.

[Christiana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clean eating requires a lot of ingredients.

[Darla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great recipes- many I tried, even my picky husband & 9 year old will eat! Not too many ingredients for most selections, at least in my opinion, and very few "odd-ball" ones, like kombu.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing, simple recipes. Great ideas on how to make classics healthier and other tips throughout!

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I start reading this book I couldn't stop doing it. I made a lot of this recipes. They are my favorite cook books now. Then my husband buy a magazine. I'm in heaven. I love to cook.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly, the recipes look awesome but I didn't have time to try any before Christmas... So I'm marking the book so I remember to come back to it.

[Michelle Madlener · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!!! Do you love food? Do you love good food? Do you want to live a healthier life style and want good food at the same time? This is the perfect cook book!!! :-)

[Jessica Liew · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our most used cookbooks. A great introduction for those who want to eat clean.

[Carri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource for those who are clean eating.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love learning new recipes and this book has some great ones. I can't wait to start trying them out.

[Doris Raines · Rating 5 out of 5]

A. Good. Clean. Book.

[Betty Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Making a dish from this tonight!