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Almost as frequently as I hear questions about vitamins, I am asked about my diet. As many of you know, as dedicated as I am to quality nutritional supplements, I am even more passionate about the food we eat. When I was a young athlete, I ate everything in sight with complete disregard for the health or quality of what I ate. My only concerns were the food's ability to fuel my athletic endeavors (the more calories the merrier) and support muscle tissue (tons of protein). Basically, I sought calories with a complete disregard for their quality and source. Fortunately, with age comes wisdom and now I always consider the consequences of the foods I eat, thus avoiding what I have always called dangerous "provocative" foods. For me, the most provocative foods are those that are highly processed and those with ingredients with a high glycemic index and added sugars or salt.

Muriel and I share these same goals, since the science is now quite clear on how to eat for optimum energy and ideal weight. Because Muriel and I eat so healthy, folks assume that our food must taste like cardboard. Nothing could be further from the truth. When friends and family eat at our home, they are always astounded that everything is so healthy, because it also tastes so delicious. Our prior books and their reviews are ample evidence that delicious food can still help you lose weight and ensure your best health. In this book, Muriel has revisited many of America's favorite foods and transformed them into healthy delicious meals. Whether it's pizza, sloppy Joes, mac and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, apple pie or cheesecake. All these foods and a few dozen others are made healthy and delicious, and are easy to prepare.

We have also removed most of the provocative ingredients I alluded to above. Specifically, even when called for, we add very little salt or sweetener to any recipe. We also do not use wheat or gluten nor typical pasta, rice, bread or even white potatoes or white rice.

I hope the everyday recipes in this book make it easier for you and those you love to reclaim your health from those who prefer to see you live otherwise.

Bon appétit!
—Andrew and Muriel SMOOTHIES
Andrew's Multi-Berry "Milkshake"
Angi's Nutritious Spinach and Kale Matcha Green Smoothie
Tropical Papaya and Pineapple Smoothie
Chocolate Cinnamon Smoothie
Muriel's "Get You Going" Date and Coffee Smoothie
BREAKFAST
Healthy High-Fiber Pancake
Andrew's Omelette with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Swiss Cheese and Herbs
Healthy Huevos (Eggs) with Mango and Tomato Salsa
Breakfast Bowl with Quinoa, Spinach and Eggs
“Good Morning” Gluten-Free Muffins
Homemade Almond Butter and Strawberry Jam (AB&J)

APPETIZERS
Turmeric Hummus
Shrimp Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Tuna Salad on a Bed of Avocado
Asian Turkey Meatballs with Satay Sauce
Angelica's Favorite Date

SOUPS and SALADS
“Some Like It Hot” Corn Chowder
Easy-To-Do Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Delicious Chinese Chicken Salad
Greek Salad with Kale and Watermelon
Kobb Salad with Shrimp
Broccoli Salad with Yellow Raisins and Pine Nuts
Chopped Kale Caesar (Kaesar) Salad with Parmesan Crisps

MAIN DISHES
Maple Chili Salmon
Tuna Burgers on Mushrooms
Faux-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Thyme
Our Sweet and Sour Chicken
Easy CoQ au Vin (Chicken in Wine Sauce)
Andrew's Mexican-Style Chicken Bowl
Sloppy Joes on Cauliflower
Spaghetti Squash with Bison Meatballs
Tomato Marinara Sauce
Hearty Turkey Chili
Garbanzo and Cauliflower Crust Pizza

SIDE DISHES
Parsnips Mashed with Carrots
Green Beans with Walnuts and Queso Fresco
Quinoa Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower Béchamel
Zucchini Parmesan Fries
Carrot, Raisin And Oat Bread
Simple and Easy Cornbread

DESSERTS
Apple Crumble Cocotte
Strawberry Parfaits
Mini Cheesecake with Date and Oat Crust