Eat Yourself Slim

This is the 25th book by Britain's best-known diet and fitness expert and yet still she manages to come up with new ideas. Based on her latest Eat Yourself Slim diet, the book is tailored to individual needs, teaching readers how to calculate their own optimum daily calorie intake and providing helpful advice on nutrition and how to stay motivated in the battle against the bulge. Her overriding message remains the same - eating low-fat foods is the way to shed the pounds - but this time there is a new element: a daily high-fat treat sure to encourage even the most reluctant slimmer. The recipes have been created by chef Dean Simpole-Clarke, who has worked with Conley on her previous cookery books and television programmes, and include traditional favourites such as watercress and potato soup and roast beef alongside contemporary dishes such as Thai chicken curry and lime cheesecake ice cream. The latter is but one of an encouraging, if surprising, array of deliciously creamy culinary delights! Vegetarians are well catered for. As well as a complete chapter devoted to the subject, providing helpful advice and tempting ideas such as Navajo tortillas and vegetable korma, many of the other recipes in the book are ideal for non-meat-eaters. It is Conley's aim to make slimming as pleasurable as possible and to this end the recipes are designed to be enjoyed by the whole family. Reinforcing the idea that dieting need not be a lonely pursuit, there is a whole section on entertaining with complete dinner-party menus. A final chapter deals exclusively with that time of year when many diets go by the board, providing many mouth-watering suggestions for a guilt-free festive season. (Kirkus UK)