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Snack Girl to the Rescue!: A Real-Life Guide to Losing Weight and Getting Healthy with 100 Recipes Under 400 Calories
From popular blogger Lisa Cain, aka "Snack Girl," a common-sense guide to healthier eating and weight loss, including 100 Weight Watchers-friendly recipes. Since 2009, Lisa Cain has been blogging at Snack-Girl.com about how to make healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle. Her mission is to share the secrets and recipes that have helped her stay fit and healthy, without sacrificing fun or flavor. Snack Girl to the Rescue contains Lisa's best advice on avoiding common weight-loss pitfalls, shopping healthier on a budget, and getting in shape, along with 100 recipes for fun, quick, and affordable meals and snacks. Written in Snack Girl's signature voice--down to earth, encouraging, and funny--this is the go-to resource for anyone looking to incorporate healthier food choices into their lives, whether they are looking to lose weight, have more energy, or just feel more confident about their family's nutrition.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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Lisa Cain
8 books1 followerLisa Cain is the founder of Snack-Girl.com, an award winning website about healthy eating and losing weight. Her book, Snack Girl to Rescue!, came out in April and has 100 simple, delicious recipes under 400 calories that won't break the bank.
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November 25, 2014
This is an excellent book with superb, easy-to-make recipes. I've cooked at least 10 in the past months, and I've made all of them at least twice with the exception of the chili recipe, which I didn't love. The rest are superb, and have me loving vegetables!
The only thing I don't like is the index, which is poorly done. It searches more by recipe title than by key ingredient.
Still, this is a perfect book to read if you want to throw out diets and just start eating healthily for life.
The only thing I don't like is the index, which is poorly done. It searches more by recipe title than by key ingredient.
Still, this is a perfect book to read if you want to throw out diets and just start eating healthily for life.
July 19, 2014
I'm inspired. I'm hungry.
January 4, 2014
I like reading books about getting healthy and this one caught my eye.
This book is split into two parts. The first part is about encouragement and guidance:
* Healthy weight and healthy image - various diets, weight loss pills, prepackaged foods/shakes/cleanses, journaling, etc.
* Healthy cooking - utensils, costs, supermarket versus organic, getting your family to eat healthy, etc.
* Everyday temptations
* Emotional eating
* Exercise
* Food marketing - packaging, buzz words, processing, labels, etc.
The second part are recipes. I tend to be fairly fussy and found that most of them looked easy to make and delicious.
I've read lots of books on getting healthy and really enjoyed this one. I didn't learn anything new but it was a great reminder that it's not that hard to get back/stay on track.
I liked the writing style. A lot of these types of books are written by doctors and nutritionists ... while the information is solid, the writing tends to be scientific and serious. This book isn't like that at all ... there was lots of great information and it had a conversational manner as if the author was chatting with me.
The author is a mom of two and keeps that in mind as she discusses her strategies ... she doesn't have the time to make anything fancy. In fact, she doesn't really enjoy cooking but she wants ensure that her family eats healthy most of the time. The ingredients she uses aren't expensive and are things you probably have in your kitchen anyway.
I'd never heard of Snack Girl but I've since added her link to my blog list.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/01...
This book is split into two parts. The first part is about encouragement and guidance:
* Healthy weight and healthy image - various diets, weight loss pills, prepackaged foods/shakes/cleanses, journaling, etc.
* Healthy cooking - utensils, costs, supermarket versus organic, getting your family to eat healthy, etc.
* Everyday temptations
* Emotional eating
* Exercise
* Food marketing - packaging, buzz words, processing, labels, etc.
The second part are recipes. I tend to be fairly fussy and found that most of them looked easy to make and delicious.
I've read lots of books on getting healthy and really enjoyed this one. I didn't learn anything new but it was a great reminder that it's not that hard to get back/stay on track.
I liked the writing style. A lot of these types of books are written by doctors and nutritionists ... while the information is solid, the writing tends to be scientific and serious. This book isn't like that at all ... there was lots of great information and it had a conversational manner as if the author was chatting with me.
The author is a mom of two and keeps that in mind as she discusses her strategies ... she doesn't have the time to make anything fancy. In fact, she doesn't really enjoy cooking but she wants ensure that her family eats healthy most of the time. The ingredients she uses aren't expensive and are things you probably have in your kitchen anyway.
I'd never heard of Snack Girl but I've since added her link to my blog list.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/01...
June 11, 2014
I've never heard of the popular blog, Snack Girl, before but was quite interested in this cookbook when I read about it. Snack Girl to the Rescue! by Lisa Cain is filled with "easy, delicious food for breakfast, lunch & dinner". 100 recipes under 400 calories.
I must not have read the description well because for some reason I assumed this was a cookbook of snacks. I was happy to find actual meal ideas within the pages. I also enjoyed the fact that the first third of the book is more about healthy eating, healthy shopping, and healthy ideas. I love to "read" cookbooks so was thrilled that this book has a little 'meat' to it, rather than just recipes.
The recipes themselves look simple, filling, and like something my family would actually eat. Not to mention pretty frugal. All these make it a win in my book. I'm especially excited about the crockpot recipes as well as the overnight breakfasts (is anyone else not a morning person? I'm excited that I can whip up some batter the night before and just bake it the next morning).
My only complaint is that there are no pictures whatsoever. This is more of a simplistic cookbook that gets down to the nitty gritty. I'm assuming that since these recipes were originally on her blog that you are able to find pictures of the foods there. But I do like my cookbooks with some pictures.
Overall a great cookbook for simple, healthy meal ideas and I'll be sure to give these recipes a try!
I must not have read the description well because for some reason I assumed this was a cookbook of snacks. I was happy to find actual meal ideas within the pages. I also enjoyed the fact that the first third of the book is more about healthy eating, healthy shopping, and healthy ideas. I love to "read" cookbooks so was thrilled that this book has a little 'meat' to it, rather than just recipes.
The recipes themselves look simple, filling, and like something my family would actually eat. Not to mention pretty frugal. All these make it a win in my book. I'm especially excited about the crockpot recipes as well as the overnight breakfasts (is anyone else not a morning person? I'm excited that I can whip up some batter the night before and just bake it the next morning).
My only complaint is that there are no pictures whatsoever. This is more of a simplistic cookbook that gets down to the nitty gritty. I'm assuming that since these recipes were originally on her blog that you are able to find pictures of the foods there. But I do like my cookbooks with some pictures.
Overall a great cookbook for simple, healthy meal ideas and I'll be sure to give these recipes a try!
May 19, 2015
Borrowed this from the library (yaey Overdrive account!) for healthy snack ideas and cos I thought the cover was cool (haha)... avocado toast noms... read through the first part (background and her foray into losing weight = fairly interesting reading) and skimmed through the rest where she goes through diet fads (like her I don't believe in fad diets but like going through them to keep good & chuck the silly) and deceptive info on food packaging (actually in an ideal world I would like to eat from whole foods that don't come in packaging) and skipped the bits about exercise & active living (preaching to the choir). Hmm... I should probably check out the website...
April 24, 2014
Lots of good recipes, just one problem. WHERE ARE MY PICS? I can't stand a cookbook without pictures. The recipes could be the greatest in the world, but unless I can see what it's supposed to look like, you've lost me. Maybe I'll go back to it one day?
August 23, 2014
Snack Girl to the Rescue! You know that friend we all have that manages to eat healthy ALL THE TIME with no effort at all? Well, Lisa Cain is 'that' friend. I've followed her blog for a while and always find something easy, delicious and healthy to eat. I was so excited to get a copy of this book to review and I really liked it.
Lisa writes like she is your best friend that just dropped by to say hello and give you a few quick tips about whatever you are eating. The recipes are literally no muss/no fuss-easy to make and taste good. Lisa gives the reader a TON of common sense advice along with easy to do diet & lifestyle changes or tweaks.
I did wish there were pictures to help beginners know what the food should look like. There are so many nice photos on her blog so not sure why none made it into the book. Other than that, I liked the book and will be trying more of the recipes. This is a great starter book if you want to get healthier while eating delicious food. I received a copy of the book-the review is my own. 3 stars.
Lisa writes like she is your best friend that just dropped by to say hello and give you a few quick tips about whatever you are eating. The recipes are literally no muss/no fuss-easy to make and taste good. Lisa gives the reader a TON of common sense advice along with easy to do diet & lifestyle changes or tweaks.
I did wish there were pictures to help beginners know what the food should look like. There are so many nice photos on her blog so not sure why none made it into the book. Other than that, I liked the book and will be trying more of the recipes. This is a great starter book if you want to get healthier while eating delicious food. I received a copy of the book-the review is my own. 3 stars.
August 21, 2014
I absolutely love this book!!!
I have been on a weight-loss journey for over a year now to lose 100 pounds…(I’ve lost around 70 as of this review) and I’m always looking for new sources of information and inspiration. I am so thrilled to have discovered Snack Girl.
This book is a phenomenal resource…full of tips and recipes.
I love that Lisa shares her own personal story of health along with giving readers the low-down on all the good, bad and ugly methods out there (scary!)
This book is practical and applicable and well….edible!
It features tons of recipes to get you started on the road to great health.
I tried several of these recipes and they were all wonderful!
Some of my favorites were…
Revamped Chocolate Cake Mix Cupcakes
and….
Simplest Comforting Pasta
These recipes were simple to make and delish!! (I just hate complicated ingredients and recipes…ugh!)
I recommend this book to anyone desiring a healthier lifestyle!
I love it!
I have been on a weight-loss journey for over a year now to lose 100 pounds…(I’ve lost around 70 as of this review) and I’m always looking for new sources of information and inspiration. I am so thrilled to have discovered Snack Girl.
This book is a phenomenal resource…full of tips and recipes.
I love that Lisa shares her own personal story of health along with giving readers the low-down on all the good, bad and ugly methods out there (scary!)
This book is practical and applicable and well….edible!
It features tons of recipes to get you started on the road to great health.
I tried several of these recipes and they were all wonderful!
Some of my favorites were…
Revamped Chocolate Cake Mix Cupcakes
and….
Simplest Comforting Pasta
These recipes were simple to make and delish!! (I just hate complicated ingredients and recipes…ugh!)
I recommend this book to anyone desiring a healthier lifestyle!
I love it!
November 19, 2013
Finally! A book about healthy eating that doesn't try to make you feel bad about yourself. Snack Girl To The Rescue is filled with wonderful tips about eating healthy without making a reader feel guilty for every misstep along the way. It's from a woman who understands the difficulties many women deal with every day and gives small and simple suggestions to start becoming healthy without completely changing your life in 24 hrs. Filled with wonderful and affordable recipes and personal experiences, Snack Girl will make you want to start making healthy changes today instead of promising yourself you'll start them tomorrow.
April 10, 2014
I wrote this book to be accessible for people who are trying to lose weight, eat healthy, and enjoy food. I hope it is funny, encouraging, and inspiring.
The book is filled with stories (my own and others) from people who have learned from their healthy journey and 100 recipes to give you a practical way to start now.
My story is about trying a bunch of restrictive diets and finding that I couldn't do them. My solutions are realistic and you can pick the book up - find your most common stumbling blocks - and get doable answers.
The book is filled with stories (my own and others) from people who have learned from their healthy journey and 100 recipes to give you a practical way to start now.
My story is about trying a bunch of restrictive diets and finding that I couldn't do them. My solutions are realistic and you can pick the book up - find your most common stumbling blocks - and get doable answers.
July 10, 2014
I love Snack Girl's blog and read it regularly so you know I love her and her recipes. The book was funny and enjoyable to read but a bit of a disappointment for someone who isn't just starting out with healthy eating. Not a lot of new & useful information. I'll try some of the recipes as I know she tests them all but I'm glad I borrowed it from the library instead of buying the book. I'll stick with the humorous, useful blog.
June 10, 2016
This is a really great book. Originally I got it to just peruse the recipes, but once I actually started reading the text, I was hooked. Info about food/eating related books, info about nutrition, food marketing, emotional eating, etc... Got some helpful hints (books to read, apps to check out) and highly recommend. The recipes were an afterthought and none really caught my eye (except for the Lemon Drop Martini!)
October 27, 2014
I really love Lisa's reasonable take on gaining a healthier life. She's not a fanatic and her advice is something anyone can incorporate. Her recipes sound really great too. Not too complicated or too many odd and fake ingredients. I'm looking forward to trying some out!
January 17, 2015
Interesting book. I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes. Many of them aren't going to work for me though because they are HUGE! I never need to make 10 or 12 or more servings of anything. Maybe this book would work better for people cooking for a very large family.
September 4, 2015
worthless!!!! most recipes shave you make a full size snack, but then you look at the fine print and it's 2-4 serving meaning if you eat what you make you are way over the calorie count for the day. Pinterest has better meals tips than this book.
January 8, 2014
Felt like a lot of common sense to me but there is probably a large audience for whom this is news. In that case this is a great no nonsense realistic guide to getting healthy.
June 17, 2014
About half the book is motivational and the other half recipes. I like the author's sense of humor, and I like a few of the recipes. Will try making more of the recipes.
July 22, 2014
It was a bit of a mixed bag for me, I loved the being of the book, the advice and the style of writing but most of the recipes fell flat for me.
April 26, 2015
Snack Girl's approach is practical and affordable.
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March 27, 2016Meh. None of these recipes are inspiring or look particularly good.
April 8, 2016
enjoyed her style of communication. Copied and have used several of the recipes and suggestions
May 2, 2016
First part about dieting and such; second part are recipes. Some of these are meals and not snacks, recipes are organizes as breakfast, mains, sides, snacks and desserts.
June 18, 2014
I found this book to be full of useful information and tasty simple recipes.
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