Cookbook Offers Delicious, Nutritious Choices

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CookbookOffers Delicious, Nutritious Choices (NAPSA)—Eating a healthier diet can be delicious. For more than a decade, Holly Clegg has shown people how in her “Trim & Terrific” cookbooks. Now, in partnership with the American Diabetes Association, she has created “Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking: Over 200 Recipes That Can Be On Your Table In 30 Minutes Or Less” (American Diabetes Association). The new book is filled with more than 200 delicious, nutritious and easy-to-prepare recipes, ideal for people with diabetes as well as anyone looking to stay healthy and feel great. The book includes great-tasting recipes for old favorites, such as Chicken Pot Pie, Corn Chowder and Banana Blueberry Muffins. The book is available at http://store.diabetes.org, at bookstores nationwide and by calling (800) ADA-ORDER (1-800-2326733). Here’s a savory, quick and healthy recipe from her book: Shrimp Scampi With White Beans 6 servings Serving size: scant 1 cup 1 tablespoonolive oil 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmedandcutinto 1inch pieces 1 tablespoon minced garlic This delicious, easy-to-prepare recipe book is a good choice for anyone looking to stay healthy and feel great. % teaspoon dried basil leaves Salt and pepperto taste (optional) 1.Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saut the asparagus and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add the shrimp and saut for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp just starts to turn pink. Add the tomatoes and beans and cook for another 3 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened. 2. In a small bowl, combine Roma tomatoes 1 (16-ounce) can great the chicken broth and cornstarch.Stir into the skillet and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring frequently. Add the basil and salt and pepper(if using). Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 very lean meat, calories 173, calories 2 teaspoons cornstarch rated fat 1 g, cholesterol 112 mg, sodium 374 mg,total carbohydrate 17 g, dietary fiber 6 g, sugars 3 g, protein 19 g. 1 poundpeeled, raw, medium shrimp 1% cups coarsely chopped northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth from fat 29, total fat 3 g, satu-