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Book Description
One of the greatest challenges for vegetarians is keeping the fat levels in their diet at a healthy level — Weight Watchers makes that easy with fresh, delicious meals that are short on fat, and long on flavor. Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian brings you 150 easy recipes that highlight the best of vegetarian food — from delectable lasagna and other pastas, to pizza, main course salads and sandwiches, skillet meals, appetizers and creative side dishes. Recipes are low in fat, especially saturated fat, which has been linked to heart disease and many forms of cancer.

What kind of book is Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian?

According to the description, it brings 150 easy recipes that highlight vegetarian food, and that the meals are meant to be short on fat and long on flavor.

What does the description say about fat and health?

It says one of the greatest challenges for vegetarians is keeping fat at a healthy level, and that the recipes are low in fat, especially saturated fat. The description adds that saturated fat has been linked to heart disease and many forms of cancer. That is the description’s statement and is not medical advice.

What recipes can I expect?

The recipes include lasagna and other pastas, pizza, main-course salads and sandwiches, skillet meals, appetizers and creative side dishes.

Who is the author?

Weight Watchers is named as the author in the title.

Summary of the book description only, not medical advice.

How do I read labels when I want lower fat?

Fat is only one part of the picture, and “low fat” does not always mean healthy. The FDA guide to the Nutrition Facts label shows serving size, calories, fat, added sugars and the percent daily value. Compare per serving and notice how much the pack says a serving is.

Types of fat differ. The Harvard Nutrition Source page on types of fat says healthier unsaturated fats come from plant foods such as olive oil, nuts and seeds, and that saturated and trans fats are the ones to limit.

Low-fat products can contain more sugar to make up for taste. Choose vegetables, beans, whole grains and fruit as the bulk of the meal. For a structured plan, the NIDDK advice on weight-loss programs suggests asking questions about any program before you join.

More on this blog: Diet and Fitness: How Carbs, Fat and Protein Fit Together and Healthy Diet: A Guide to Weight Loss

Book: Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian by Weight Watchers
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