New Releases by Nicola Graimes

After writing several award-winning health and nutrition titles that have had great success in the UK, Nicola Graimes makes her debut in the US market with the first book to focus on children and brain power and the foods that truly can improve intelligence and those that can hinder it. With her exciting positive twist on the link between the food that children eat and their mental development, Graimes offers parents new ways and reasons to give their children (from pregnancy through primary school) and the essential foods and nutrients they require. BRAIN FOODS FOR KIDS includes: -A clear and easy-to-follow introduction to the principles of good childhood nutrition and information on all the latest science on brain-boosting foods -Practical, kid-tested advice on incorporating the essential foods into a child-friendly diet -Special "brain-box" features to explain the health-giving, mind-boosting properties of each of the featured dishes -Teaches how to recognize foods containing additives and pesticides, and how to choose healthy, nutritious ingredients -Advice on using diet to control and avoid behavioral problems such as ADHD Graimes divides the book into two sections. The first is full of advice, bursting with color photographs and helpful scientific facts as palatable for adult readers as the recipes are for their children. The second part covers more than 100 recipes for every meal of the day, parties, picnics, and plenty of delicious snacks. And the perforated at-a-glance weekly menu planner can be torn out for posting on the fridge.

Presents over thirty recipes for breakfast, snacks, entrees, and desserts with easy-to-follow instructions and includes a recipe chart to record when each meal was prepared.

Put the fun back into healthy eating with this bright and colorful cookbook. This lively collection encourages kids to consider what they eat and how it affects their bodies, without preaching. Yummy interpretations of old classics, as well as new recipes destined to become classic help turn eating into a delicious treat. Features all new photography and lively step-by-step text. Covers breakfast, light meals, main meals and delicious desserts. Packed with fun facts and information about nutrition and healthy cooking techniques.

Childhood obesity is quickly becoming epidemic, and one look into the average lunchbox shows why: high-salt, high-fat, and high-sugar convenience foods rule the day, setting kids on a dangerous path towards lifelong health problems. Changing these bad habits starts with making simple dietary adjustments. Designed to maintain kids? energy throughout the school day, these 100 immune system-boosting recipes include healthy sandwiches, soups, salads, and wraps?even delicious cookies, cakes, and other yummy desserts! Each easy-to-follow recipe is accompanied by a wealth of nutritional information, as well as clever tips for preparing multiple meals ahead of time, and time-saving food storage ideas. Some 100 color photographs show how the foods should be prepared, and give presentation ideas that will appeal to kids of all ages. --publisher.

The wok is easily the most versatile cooking vessel ever invented. Its one-pan approach saves time and trouble--and makes clean-up simpler, too. But what gives woks their worldwide popularity is the unbeatable food they produce--as these 365 luscious dishes so richly prove. Wok-steamed fish delivers more taste, and wok-fried vegetables preserve more of their nutritional value than other methods. Better still, each of these tempting curries, stir-fries, and soups can be prepared in minutes. The lavishly illustrated recipes include green vegetable curry and spiced noodles, mussels in tomato broth, Hoisin duck with pancakes, and sesame and tahini spinach, and represent a range of great cuisines from Chinese and Indian to Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese.

Everything you need to know about beans, plus 150 healthy and wholesome low-fat recipes for everyday and special occasions using rice, chickpeas, split peas, barley, couscous, bulgar wheat, lentils, quinoa and buckwheat - all shown in over 700 step-by

"Weaning your baby or trying to get your toddler to eat the right things can cause worries for new parents and experienced parents alike. Baby and Toddler Meal Planner gives you all the right information about what to offer when, and offers a fabulous selection of delicious, easy-to-make recipes. There are smooth fruit and vegetables purées for the very young baby, and more grown-up dishes for the 3 and 4 year old. There is also a selection of meal planners, which will help you plan all the meals for the coming week, and detailed information on salt, sugar and additives in food - all the things that parents worry about. So, whether you have a newborn first baby or a number of toddlers, this handy book will inspire and provide plenty of useful information." -back cover.

When children learn how to eat right at an early age, they take pleasure in it for the rest of their long, healthy lives. This guide shows parents how to involve youngsters in planning and preparing meals, so that eating right becomes a hands-on family activity. Colorful page design and mouth-watering photography are supplemented by solid nutritional information and practical advice. Author Nicola Graimes, a mother of two, highlights one fruit or vegetable at a time. She explains portions and nutritional values, and provides simple recipes--including Leek and Potato Soup, All-in-One Tuna Risotto, Chinese Rice with Salmon Kebobs, and Toffee Apple Cinnamon Buns--that families can prepare together. At the end of the book is a pull-out calendar and happy-faced vegetable and fruit stickers. As children eat fruits and vegetables during the day, the stickers give them a fun way to keep track of their daily intake, while they reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, obesity, and other health problems.

Offers advice on which foods to avoid and which foods to eat for people having food allergies. All recipes are completely free of gluten, wheat and dairy products and provide nutritional information on calories, carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Asparagus Flan and Ricotta, Szechuan Aubergine, Tropical Fruit with Hot Rum and Cinnamon Sauce - are you ready to try any one of these and over 300 other vegetarian recipes? If you are, then this is the cookbook for you. ''Vegetarian'' includes a comprehensive food guide with step-by-step instructions and color photos to an enticing collection of recipes - bon appetite.

Essential reading for anyone who is thinking about giving their body a break from the toxic stresses of modern life.

Recipes for healthy vegetarian meals for children of all ages. Includes information on providing a balanced diet.

-- A beautifully illustrated guide to whole foods and vegetarian diets; from how to select the best ingredients to essential storing, preparation and cooking techniques -- Learn about the key health benefits and the traditional healing qualities of a fabulous range of organic and unprocessed foods -- The superb food directory includes all types of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, pulses and grains, cooking oils, soy bean products, pasta and noodles, as well as dairy produce such as soft and hard cheeses, yogurt, eggs, cream and milk -- With advice on how to reduce dietary fat and increase dietary fibre, and an invaluable table of the essential vitamins and minerals; what they are, what they do and the best vegetarian sources for each one -- With quick recipe ideas for you to reap the benefits of healthy whole food eating straight away

Over the last few years, research into the effects of food on health has given a new look to healthy eating. Numerous studies have revealed the positive benefits of eating the right balance of natural foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans - ingredients that are the foundation of a vegetarian whole foods diet. This text is a comprehensive guide to these nutritious ingredients, and includes over 100 vegetarian recipes, from breakfasts and brunches to main meals; from side dishes and salads to desserts and bakes.

Over 50 delicious, healthy recipes to cleanse your system and revitalize your body.