Joan Holcomb: 4 books

Just about any weight loss program will advise people to drink adequate water, because it’s true: hydration is essential for good health and good weight loss. However, especially in the early part of a weight loss effort, plain water is boring. So why not try some of these recipes? The low-calorie...

One piece of advice often given to those in the midst of weight loss and weight maintenance is “eat fruit for dessert.” To my mind, this is one of the most ridiculous statements ever. Fruit is not a dessert. Fruit is a snack. Fruit can also be part of a meal. Fruit can be included in desserts,...

If you love salads and side dishes, the difficulty you may have when losing weight is to find a salad dressing, or a salad or side dish, which is tasty but not loaded with calories. These dressings, saucers, side dishes, and salads are all under 250 calories per serving. All recipes include...

Several studies have shown that people who consume soup before a meal eat measurably fewer calories during the meal than those who have nothing prior to mealtime. Soup can be filling and satisfying without having an excess of calories. It can, in itself, be a meal (or a snack). This cookbook...