I'm trying to spend more time in the kitchen, and eat healthier. I'm generally a picky eater, but I'm trying to broaden my palette.

I do need to lose weight, but I'm patient with that. I'd rather lose weight slowly and exercise with no worries than have to change my diet a second time once I'm lean.

Portability is key, since I'm going to try and bring my lunch to work, and I bike commute. Also looking for good bike snacks.

I've been looking at the feed zone,
http://www.amazon.com/...0RSBXW7XBYAEN56BAM4V
Feed zone portables
http://www.amazon.com/...0RSBXW7XBYAEN56BAM4V
The ultimate energy bar cookbook
http://www.amazon.com/...0RSBXW7XBYAEN56BAM4V
The athletes palate
http://www.amazon.com/...p;keywords=Feed+zone
And the racing weight cookbook
http://www.amazon.com/...p;keywords=Feed+zone

Are any of these better than others? Anything to definitely get or avoid?