5 Responses to “Dr. Atkins’ Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook: Companion to Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution”

1. A. Ryan on September 18th, 2010 5:07 am

   Easy-read, simple recipes. Short ingredient lists. A cookbook that’s clearly organized into short chapters according to meat type. This is what I should have had when I started the Atkins’ Diet last year.

   Unlike its predecessor, Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Cookbook, this Quick & Easy Diet Cookbook is very handy. It’s just the thing after a long day when you don’t want to get into an elaborate cooking session. I can pull some meat out of the fridge and look up a recipe; chances are, I will have everything I need stocked in my low-carb pantry and fridge. Most of the main dish recipes take under one half hour to prep and finish, and the ones I’ve tried are all taste-satisfying winners.

   There is a beginning chapter that explains how to trim the carb content down if you’re in the early Induction phase of the diet. Mostly, though, the meals are all low-carb enough for the Ongoing Weight Loss and Maintenance phases. I think dieters who are into other low carb diets will find it useful, too. There is no guesswork about how many carbs per serving when you measure your ingredients correctly and consult the carb, calorie, etc. counts at the bottom of the page.

   Finally, I want to thank the team that finished this book after the Doctor’s tragic accident last year. It’s great that his “estate” is carrying on his good work to help this country and many more around the world learn how to get healthy and stay that way. Thank you all, and may God bless.
   
   -Andrea, aka Merribelle

   Rating: 5 / 5

2. Anonymous on September 18th, 2010 5:48 am

   I’ve been following the Atkins diet for a short time and decided to buy this to save time preparing meals. This is just a great help in following the Atkins way of eating. The recipes truly are “quick and easy” and delicious. Another plus is that the book isn’t overmelmingly long (not one of those “1,000 mouth watering recipes”)! There are several recipes for each section (ie; beef, poultry, appetizers, seafood, desserts, etc.) – just enough to give you varied menu ideas but not overwelm you with decisions.
   This is good eating even for those who are not dieting.
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. Nicole R. Craner on September 18th, 2010 7:26 am

   First let me say that I absolutely love the Atkins Diet, I lost 60 pounds in 3 months but I dont think this book is quick in easy. Some of the recipes call for ATKINS products which have been discontinued such as Atkins quick and easy bake mix. I tried to find these products by going th the Atkins website but everything except the bars and shakes have been discontinued. Also a lot of the recipes call for uncommon ingredients so unless you have the money to go out an buy all these ingredients dont by this book. I recommend that South Beach Quck and Easy cookbook because the diets are similar especially the first phase and these recipes are much easier.
   Rating: 3 / 5

4. Lauren D. Alpert on September 18th, 2010 9:37 am

   I purchased this, thinking that it was “new” (as the title suggested), but was disappointed to find out that it was very old and played-out. Many of the recipes listed have low carb ingredients that are no longer available in stores. In addition to that, the recipes are banal and bland. I am not a chef, and could’ve thought of most of these myself. Therefore, I do not recommend this product, and I believe it is a true waste of money. You are better off buying George Stella’s low carb cookbook.
   Rating: 1 / 5

5. Buddhagirl on September 18th, 2010 9:45 am

   I like this new version. It tells which Phase the recipe would be appropriate for at the bottom. Atkin’s cookbook recipes always work!
   Rating: 5 / 5

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