These recipes are quite tolerant and variable. You can substitute other vegetables and fruits for those called for, try a marinade for beef with chicken or pork, and use different cheeses and seasonings.

One caveat: if a food has very few calories, the fat content may be over 30 percent. In salad dressings and some flavorings and condiments, there's no way to reduce the fat enough if a serving has 30 to 40 calories or fewer. Don't be afraid of using these recipes, especially if the fat used is a good fat like olive oil or nut oils.

The nutrition information for the recipes in this book has been calculated by NutriBase Clinical version 7.0. Total calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium amounts are included for each recipe.

Now let's get started on changing your diet to include healthy whole foods, the best amount of healthy fats, and more taste and flavor than you dreamed possible!