Jerky has been a vital source of sustenance for centuries. But what started out as an important food for travellers and a way to safely preserve meat in the days before refrigeration has become the health nut's favourite snack, the hiker and sportsman's manna, the dieter's delight and a boon for gourmet food sellers. But why stop at beef, or even meat? Jerky Everything encompasses not only a variety of dried meat snacks but also veggie and fruit jerkies. Forget the ho-hum beef sticks of the past, Jerky Everything offers tasty dried treats for every palate, with flavours that range from orange beef to cheddar bacon to pina colada. Yes, you heard it here first-you can make yummy pineapple jerky at home! Recipes for meat jerkies make low-calorie, high-protein treats that curb hunger pangs. Recipes for fruit and veggie jerkies make wholesome treats that will help pick you up when your energy is waning. Homemade jerky is a thing apart from its shop-bought equivalents; most of these recipes are even compatible with paleo, Atkins and low-fat eating regimens.

Athletes know how important protein is to a diet, which is why protein pancakes are the breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack of choice for people who care about feeling-and looking-great. Easy to make and delicious to eat, protein pancakes have the same all-American taste of their carb-heavy counterparts, but are oh-so-much better for a body. With high-protein ingredients like quinoa, oatmeal, eggs, nuts, and various flours, more than 50 recipes include: Honey Banana Pancakes Dark Chocolate Pancakes Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Chai Pancakes Flip for protein, pancake-style.

Protein is the magic bullet to staying lean and strong as we age. Time and again, studies show that eating more protein can help with weight loss, strength building, and energy. Protein shakes are a classic way to consume this important nutrient, but they often get a bad rap for being chalky and hard to swallow. Until now. Pamela Braun has developed recipes for modern and fresh shakes that taste great and truly satisfy. With high-protein ingredients like almond butter, coconut milk, hemp hearts, and yogurt, these shakes will please every taste and budget. More than 50 recipes include: Orange Cream Shake Mocha Shake Mexican Chocolate Shake Pumpkin Spice Shake Start living better and longer, one protein drink a day.

We all scream for ice cream...even those of us with dietary restrictions. The Paleo or Primal lifestyle doesn't have to be restrictive any longer, as there are now a host of dairy-free dessert options to satisfy your sweet tooth. Using nut milks, natural sugars, and no artificial additives, these recipes mimic the same creamy texture and sweet taste of regular ice cream. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, delicious frozen treats like these can be whipped up in a flash: Salted Caramel Crack Ice Cream Bulletproof Coffee Affogato Vanilla Cherry Sorbet Watermelon Lime Granita Frozen Chocolate Cream Pie The Paleo-style of eating seems to be here to stay. This cookbook takes it to another level.

Coconut oil should be a staple in every healthy person's pantry. It is a superfood powerhouse in cooking, bringing moistness to baked goods and stability in the saucepan. It helps support the immune system with good-for-you fats. Use it for softer skin and more manageable hair. It's the secret to better coffee: blended in with a morning joe, coconut oil increases energy and satisfies the appetite for hours. The Coconut Oil Companion provides instruction on how to get the most out of coconut oil, from recipes for cooking and baking, to health and wellness, beauty, and household uses, including: * Healthy Baking * Conditioning Hair Mask * Dental Care * All- Natural Soap * Bath Bombs * Furniture Polish Readers can take a natural approach to health, beauty, and home with coconut oil.