Remember how simple and comforting food used to be? When you were a kid, there was nothing better than waking up to a thick slice of French toast, maple syrup and butter running over the edges, filling the kitchen with the smell of autumnal goodness. Or coming home from school to a thick wedge of lasagna, the tangy sauce tickling your tongue and the melted mozzarella stringing little spider webs between your plate and fork. Of course, that was then. You were a kid. You didn’t know any better. Now you’re a grown-up, and when you hear French toast, lasagna, or any of a hundred other childhood favorites, you think, Egads! Carbs! Saturated fats! Sugar! I can’t eat that! Being a grown-up sucks, doesn’t it? Well, this book is about to change all that. Eat This, Not That! Skinny Comfort Foods is here to make all your favorites a lot less scary—and to help you lose weight, eat great, and start enjoying the company of some wonderful old friends. All you need are a few smart swaps, and a quiver of simple recipes. Once you know a handful of secrets, you’ll be indulging in all your favorite comfort foods, and watching the pounds disappear. Rediscover favorites like: - Mac and Cheese: Ours will save you 890 calories and 74 grams of fat compared to the typical restaurant version.
- Steak and potatoes: With 500 fewer calories and 50 fewer fat grams.
- Supreme Pizza: Save 380 calories and 32 grams of fat per two-slice serving.
So what do you say? Are you ready to start taking comfort in food again? |