**Lose weight and love it with 150+ amazingly tasty recipes and smart
tips to stay on track.**Cooking that Counts delivers sustainable
1,200-1,500 calorie-controlled meal plans packed with tasty food in an
easy-to-use format. Unlike other weight-loss plans that rely on
processed meals and preportioned snacks, the Cooking Light solution
emphasizes delicious meals prepared with whole, natural foods and
teaches proper portion sizes to ensure you lose weight and keep it off,
for life.With more than 150 recipes, readers will enjoy menu variety
(hopefully picking up some new favorite recipes along the way!) as well
as some flexibility to enjoy desserts and alcohol while still losing
weight. More than just a cookbook, the Cooking Light editors offer
suggestions throughout to create full meals that meet daily calorie
goals, as well as providing simple serving suggestions for sides to help
readers stay on track without feeling deprived. Readers will find
information about fresh, convenient options for when time is tight,
including suggestions for healthy readymade foods, shopping guidance,
and make-ahead tips.