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Not willing to sacrifice taste when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle? Great taste and nutrition come together in The Healthy Beef Cookbook: Steaks, Salads, Stir-fry and More--Over 130 Luscious Lean Beef Recipes for Every Occasion (Wiley). The book is produced by the food and nutrition experts of the American Dietetic Association and the beef authorities at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

The Healthy Beef Cookbook was unveiled at the American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in St. Louis, Mo., in late October. The book is available through the Nebraska Beef Council office for $25, which includes tax and shipping charges.

Co-authored by Richard Chamberlain, nationally known chef and owner of Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House in Dallas, Texas, and registered dietitian Betsy Hornick, The Healthy Beef Cookbook contains more than 130 delicious and nutrient-rich recipes, color photos, nutrition tips and culinary techniques that feature lean beef. Many of the recipes take 30 minutes or less to prepare.

"Consumers can eat healthfully and enjoy their favorite foods," said registered dietitian Kaiti Roeder, director of Nutrition and Education at the Nebraska Beef Council. "The Healthy Beef Cookbook offers everyone ways to easily prepare delicious meals that are loaded with nutrients."

Co-authors Chamberlain and Hornick combine their culinary and nutrition expertise to bring great-tasting lean beef to the table. Chamberlain adds his creative touches to bring out the delicious flavor in lean beef, while Hornick offers consumers real-life tips to help them enjoy more nutrient-rich foods as part of a healthful, balanced lifestyle.

Each recipe in The Healthy Beef Cookbook was thoroughly tested at the checkoff-funded Culinary Center at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to ensure they would be tasty and easy for any home cook to prepare.

To order The Healthy Beef Cookbook as a holiday gift or for yourself, call the Nebraska Beef Council office at 1-800-421-5326 or log onto www.nebeef.org for ordering information.