Most of us simply arent willing to sacrifice culinary excellence for meals that are good for us. Its no wonder, then, that Cooking Light is Americas leading epicurean magazine and the most trusted authority on healthy cooking. And this newest hardcover beauty is the most comprehensive collection of 1,000 top-rated, double-tested, healthy, yet rich and tasty recipes ever combined in one cookbook.

The Cooking Light Complete Cookbook serves up a whopping 1,200 health-conscious, tasty recipes along with a free interactive DVD with 100 menu ideas, recipes, shopping lists, and how-to video clips.

Pasta? Pancakes? Pizza? It's time to say "hello" to forbidden foods and "see you later" to fad diets! The Food Lover's Healthy Habits Cookbook by nutrition expert Janet Helm, MS, RD and the editors at Cooking Light proves that, with the right tools, delicious and healthy can happily coexist in any lifestyle. This unique collection of more than 250 road-tested recipes, tips and solutions has done all of the thinking for you. Each section dishes up brand-new secrets to living a healthier life, straight from more than 50 nutrition and fitness experts, bloggers, chefs and Cooking Light readers.

The more than 800 recipes found in this book showcase the latest trends in healthy cooking, highlight the ingredients and flavors of world cuisines, and provide readers with an array of menus for every occasion. Full-color photos throughout.

Innovative recipes with carefully calculated ingredients (never more than ten) and attenuated prep times (no longer than 20 minutes) get cooks in and out of the kitchen in record time. The unique "Have It Your Way" chapter allows everyone to create his or her own special meal from one basic item and a plethora of toppings.

Mix & match your way to healthy eating! Choose 3 meals plus 2 snacks to equal 1,500 calories or less. It's easy! With more than 150 delicious recipes, there are endless combinations to create a day of balanced meals and snacks. No matter what you choose, the total will always be 1,500 calories or less-the amount the average woman needs to lose weight. You'll also find nutrition and exercise tips, advice for eating out, and ideas for enjoying a healthy lifestyle.