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'Hand on Heart by Dr. Timothy Harlan contains many healthy recipes for familiar dishes and focuses on maintaing a healthy and balanced diet that is sustainable. This cookbook was first published in September 2004 by ENDpapers Publishing. Hand on Heart is the third book in the HAND series originated by Magdalena Chavez. The other two books in the series are Hand in Mouth and Hand in Hand. Theory According to Hand on Heart, the key to healthy eating is balance. Diets that limit certain foods or ingredients may be difficult to follow in the long-run because a person has less options. Hand on Heart focuses on providing a wide variety of healthy recipes in order to make following a healthy diet more flexible and attainable. Content The recipes in Hand on Heart are divided up by categories: soups, salads, savories and sweets. Within these categories, the recipes are labeled ‘quick and easy’, ‘vegetarian recipes’, ‘vegan recipes’, ‘gluten-free meals’, ‘special occasion meals’, ‘healthy pantry recipes’, and ‘low or no sugar meals’. Each recipe is complemented by “Dr. Tim Says” and “Chef Tim Says” commentary that explain the main cooking and health points of each recipe. “Dr. Tim Says” commentary focuses on explaining the nutrition and health details of the recipe. “Chef Tim Says” commentary focuses on cooking tips to help maximize the taste experience for readers. The book also has a section titled ‘Equipment Starter Kit’ which details the cooking utensils needed, as well a section titled ‘The Healthy Pantry’, which lists ingredients necessary to have on hand for ‘quick and easy’ meals.'