From Junk Food to Joy Food: All the Foods You Love to Eat... Only Better

I've lost 299 pounds and I'm currently in a successful maintenance mode. I eat well--and only things I truly enjoy, but my biggest challenge has been increasing the variety of my choices. Enter Joy Bauer's latest book--and wow, here's the variety I was looking for in my food plan. Joy's food philosophy as it applies to weight loss and simply taking better care, in general, mirrors not just my thoughts--it mirrors my experience. Joy is spot on. I'm looking forward to learning a lot from her work! Make it easy, make it healthier, make it taste incredible--and I'm there, every time. And that's exactly what she does with this book.The first recipe I tried was Barbecue "Ribs." I chose this one for a reason.Several years ago, after learning of the BBQ Rib menu at a special function I was set to attend, I did my calorie counting research and was absolutely appalled at what I found. One single rib, depending on size, could be anywhere from 250 calories to 450 or more---for one rib!!It didn't fit into my calorie budget at all. So I declined the ribs on that occasion. And on every other occasion since...Because it was that night--over six years ago, I declared ribs off limits simply based on calorie value. I concluded there would never be a circumstance worth the caloric investment required for BBQ Ribs.Until now.Joy wrote, "I totally rethought ribs." And now, thanks to her, I have too!!I couldn't find a sugar free BBQ Sauce, so I made my own.--and following Joy's recipe, the double serving (8oz) of "ribs" checked in at a very manageable 389 calories. I'm impressed.The "ribs" were incredibly delicious--with all the taste of meaty-dripping with sauce, ribs. It was plenty of food (more than enough, actually)--and a great calorie value!I would have never thought to rework "ribs" in this exceptionally creative and delicious way.Embracing my weight loss maintenance food plan starts with truly enjoying what I'm eating each day. The more variety I can add to my regular selection of good choices, the better! Thank you, Joy, for putting together an exceptional book that helps me do exactly that!I'm not DIEting, I'm LIVING!

Easy, healthy recipes for foods and desserts! Satisfy that sweet tooth or craving and not feel guilty. Quick, healthy recipes with easy to find ingredients!

I love cookbooks, especially ones that are meant for the heathly eater. I tried several recipes and loved them all. I especially like the hollandaise sauce. Its a perfect and healthy alternative to the real thing. I will always make instead of the high calorie regular version. As far as the entire book it is well illustrated and easy to follow. I like the tips and calorie comparison of the junk food regular version to the new and improved version. It really makes you notice how bad you've been eating! I was surprised as to some of the ingredient supplements, but others were common sense to me as I cook a lot and am aware of typical ways to cut fat and calories. But overall, I am pleased with this cookbook and it was a good price compared to full retail.

This is by far Joy's BEST book! The recipes are easy to make and delicious!! It's even inspired my 15 year old daughter to cook! Some of our family favorites so far - apple cobbler oatmeal, cheesy meat lasagna rolls, chicken enchiladas, vegetable lo mein (mine!) and I'm not sure which desserts to list because so far they're ALL so good!! The book is playful, happy and makes you want to try them all. Great job and thank you!!

I read a book by Alberto Villoldo where he talked about growing a new body. I enjoyed the book and began following it because it was simple. Along the way I read a book by the Food Babe and learned a lot. I have been searching for a cookbook with simple and nutritious meals. This book was what I was looking for. I didn’t read past the first recipe before I was trying them. They were easy to make and very little time to make them. At some point I will most likely make all of them if I haven’t by the time you read this review. These are very low sugar and additive free. I look forward to this author's next cookbook.

The book was okay. It did not have a lot of recipes in it. I was able to learn how to substitute lower calorie items and am adapting my own recipes. I probably would not buy from this author again. Seller was great.

I haven't prepared any of the recipes, but while browsing through it I found several that I'm anxious to try out. The ones I saw looked very quick and easy.

Amazing.....co-worker bought for herself and college son. Bought for my mom, now my dad is eating things he loves, but has no idea the healthy things that are in it. Brownie recipe: Did a taste test with a friend, he hates black beans......he took several bits and could not guess it was black beans. Now he looks forward to me creating new additions in the brownies. (SF Cheesecake Pudding mix or PB 2 or frozen dark cherries w/ juice). What I do: Use strainer for beans, do not just rinse in can, add the water straight to processor, not can. Use SF brownie mix (on Amazon) DO NOT ADD OIL like box recipe says. Continue with recipe. Take 1/4 of batter, add your flavors, pour on top. Use parchment paper. Make double batch in a glass pan, do not cook as long as box recipe says (knife test, still have mixture on knife) remove from oven. Lift out of glass dish by parchment paper, let rest. Slice, place in zip lock bags, put in refrigerator. Heat: A few seconds in microwave inside the plastic bag. Enjoy with milk.

Joy has some great recipes and I love them all!

Nit worth it

This is what my mom wanted

Recipes are not difficult to make with easily accessible ingredients. Anyone interested in losing weight or maintaining a weight-loss would find this book useful. I purchased a second copy as a gift for someone who deserved it.

This is an excellent cook book that encourages the home cook to think of healthy alternatives to "junk food". It shows the cook how to be creative and shop wisely to create healthy meals. Excellent recipes for all tastes.