Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian

Vegetarian Journal, May-June, 2002 by Reed Mangels

Weight Watchers has published a helpful cookbook for vegetarians and others who enjoy vegetarian food and who want to lose weight. This book includes 150 recipes for appetizers, soups, entrees, grain and bean side dishes, and vegetable side dishes. Each recipe includes information on calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and calcium in a serving, as well as the number of diabetic exchanges and Point values for Weight Watchers Winning Points program. Symbols highlight recipes that can be made ahead of time, use only one pot, are microwave-friendly, or can be prepared in under 20 minutes. Nearly half the recipes are vegan; many others could be easily modified to eliminate animal products. Specific guidelines for weight loss are not given. This book would best be used by someone who is familiar with the Weight Watchers program.

Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian (ISBN 0-7645-6407-2) is published by Hungry Minds, Inc. It is 184 pages and retails for $14.95. Look for this book in your local bookstore. Reviewed by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD.