Stunning photos of the recipes prepared. I know I’ll make a few of these recipes especially the chicken tagine. Just had it in Morocco and now I’ll be able to make it at home.

I was excited to read an early copy of this cookbook since I see the Noom advertisements on social media and was really curious to explore this program. What I discovered is a very approachable way of cooking and eating that can help me and you get more healthy! This program is about “getting more nutrients and fewer calories out of every bite, without sacrificing taste or enjoyment”. There are no rules or restrictions, just rethinking how we prepare meals to get maximum balance and nutrition. I was reminded, in this book, that the more water a food contains, the lower it’s calorie density because water adds volume without adding calories making the food more filling. Nothing wrong with almonds, but I can’t eat as many, leaving me unsatisfied. This is NOT rocket science, I get it! But it’s always good to get a reminder and refresh on how we are preparing food and how to feed ourselves to be more healthy!

The Noom program is based on some familiar but powerful and easy to implement reminders such as, “moderation is more sustainable than restriction”, “eating at home is a SUPER STRATEGY”, and all the recipes are “flavor forward” and adaptable for cooks of any skill level. There are helpful guides for stocking the pantry and freezer and what tools are needed in the kitchen.

Now let’s get to the recipes, because they are GOOD! In the breakfast chapter, Chai spiced overnight oats, Black bean and quinoa burritos and Crispy Quinoa granola all all sounded delicious to me. A few of the recipes in Soup and Salad that I can’t wait to try are the Creamy tortilla soup, the Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo, and the Chopped salad with creamy lemon dressing. Meat and Poultry has some intriguing options like Chicken Piccata Pasta, Open Faced Patty Melts, and Grilled Shrimp and Papaya Pasta Salad. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well, such as, Mushroom stuffed lettuce cups, Spinach and feta hot pockets, and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. And finally Snacks and Desserts look delicious! I can’t wait to the Cereal Frozen Yogurt bark, Cacio e Pepe popcorn, Vietnamese Iced Coffee Granita and the Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge Pops!

I think this is going to be a fun and helpful cookbook to enjoy for years to come and I highly recommend to everyone!

Thank you Netgalley, Simon Element and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This cookbook will be available for purchase on January 2, 2024

I haven't used Noom but was familiar with it so I desired to read the cookbook. It's so much more than a recipe book though. There is great information about foods, kitchen gadgets, ingredients, and more. I found it to be helpful and something I'd like to have in my home. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

I found this cookbook to have a variety of healthy recipes to try. The pictures were bright and colorful and made me want to try the meals. I’ve tried one and enjoyed the meal- looking forward to trying some more.

This is a very accessible cookbook.

I find most cookbooks with healthy recipes are either harder to prepare or have unusual ingredients.. either things you don’t usually keep in your kitchen or things you’ve never even heard of.

This had simple ingredients with simple prep and everything looks delicious !

I think the granola with quinoa and some of the dressings are going to be new staples in our home.

Thank you Simon Element and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for my honest review !

This is a very good cookbook with a little bit of something for everyone. The pictures are vibrant and beautiful, and I love that the recipes don't have strange ingredients that are difficult to find. I don't consider myself an amazing cook by any stretch of the imagination, but these are simple recipes that even I can create. I would recommend it to everyone.