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Delicious dishes for fitness and health Product Information Times, they are a-changin'. As more and more people turn to a healthier, fitter lifestyle, they also want foods that are not only low-cal but also low-fuss. Cook'n Lite & Healthy offers sound and healthy menu items for families on the go. If you've taken a look at grocery store labels and their contents lately, you'll notice there's a whole lot more in the food we've been eating. While they make our food more palatable, fats, sugars, and salts all contribute to a higher calorie count. The result? Eating patterns that are less effective and maybe even harmful to our bodies. So, whether you're trying to combat calorie intake, are on a restricted diet, trying to make a switch in your family's cuisine, or are just naturally a healthy eater, the Cook'n Lite & Healthy CD is just for you. Includes
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Electronic Cookbook Simply tell Cook'n what ingredients you have on hand and in seconds, Cook'n will suggest several delicious recipes. Or, use Cook'n's exclusive "Recipe Browser" feature and page through pictures of finished dishes to look for ideas.
Recipe Manager Organizing your family recipe collection in the computer is easy with Cook'n. You already know how to put in your recipes, that's because Cook'n's recipe window looks just like a recipe card. And, "Quick-Fill" editing does much of the typing for you. Cook'n has simple cookbook-like chapters and categories that make it easy to find your recipes fast. Cook'n's Recipe Manager makes entertaining a snap. Simply select the number of guests you will be serving and enter it into your favorite recipe. Cook'n calculates the new ingredient amounts for you. No more of that measuring madness! Sharing recipes is easy. Print recipes on pre-formatted 3x5 or 4x6 cards, or just have Cook'n e-mail recipes to a friend. Cook'n can also share recipes with the Palm Pilot.
Menu Planner Combine recipes and food items to make complete meals. Then, drag and drop meals to make your own weekly or monthly menus. Menu planning instructions teach you how to cut prep time in half by using dove-tailing techniques when preparing your menus. Menu Planning has never been easier!
Grocery Shopping Assistant Cook'n automatically combines the food on your menus and makes a grocery shopping list. It even converts tablespoons of tomato paste to 8 oz. cans! Cook'n organizes your shopping list by aisle to save you time at the store. Cook'n also calculates the approximate cost of your shopping list. You can even download your shopping list to a PalmPilot organizer for easy access in the store.
Personal Home Nutritionist Cook'n will analyze the nutritional value of any recipe or menu (even the ones you add!). You don't have to be a nutritionist to understand it either -- that's because Cook'n nutrition facts window looks just like the label on a can. Cook'n has nutrition facts from the labels of 10,000 food products. You can choose between different brands to see what the nutritional effect is. Stop the guesswork among different brands and know which one is most appropriate for your needs. Now you can plan menus based on dietary needs and tastes. Prepare one delicious meal for the entire family.
Software pictured here is represented by the packaging for easier viewing. You will receive actual software on CD. System Requirements
