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.

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.

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.