Weight Watchers Cookbooks

The Weight Watchers diet program prides itself on providing real solutions for every situation a dieter may face. Educating its members about the preparation of diet-friendly meals is an essential component of the Weight Watchers’ mission. Fortunately, you do not have to be following the plan to benefit from the variety of Weight Watchers cookbooks in print at this time.

What Are Weight Watchers Cookbooks?

Cookbooks published under the Weight Watchers trademark offer nutritional information beyond calories, fat, and sodium content of its recipes. Since the program operates by a Point system, all of the recent books include Points for each recipe selection. Furthermore, since Points are determined by calories, fat and fiber, these figures are included as well.

Why Use These Recipe Collections?

The Weight Watcher recipes use real food found in your local supermarket. There are no mystical ingredients to obtain or obscure instructions to follow. Whether you are trying to lose weight or not, the cookbooks are nutrition savvy, and provide practical directions for every day use.

Reviews

The Weight Watchers collection is designed with all types of cooks in mind. For this reason, there are different styles of terminology and menus in the various books. The following reviews are offered to help you decipher through the more than 25 titles on bookstands today:

Simply The Best- This is a collection of recipes from Weight Watchers staff and members. Published in 1999, it has been touted for its fast, easy and family-friendly selections. The Spicy Turkey -Bean Chili, Seven Layer Dip, and Broccoli Mushroom Quiche are just a few of the prize-winning choices you will find within its pages.

Simply The Best Italian-For the Italian food lover who is aiming to shed some pounds or keep the pounds off, this book offers over 250 timeless Italian dishes. From eggplant parmesan to braciola, all the selections include information about the traditional Italian kitchen.

New Complete Cookbook- Published in 1998, this standard “Betty Crocker”-type book offers basic cooking methods for any type of cook, novice or experienced. You will find all the dishes that create the Thanksgiving feast, as well as vegetarian and “New American” menu choices to prepare.

Perfect Food Perfect Health-Although this soft-cover, magazine-style source may not be as popular as the others thus far mentioned, it introduces readers to ingredients of great nutritional value to dieters. Grains, such as quinoa, and a variety of beans are just a few of the featured ingredients. Although not completely a vegetarian recipe collection, the theme is all-natural, wholesome fare.

Great Cooking Every Day-Weight Watchers sought the help of the Culinary Institute of America to create a cooking guide for the more sophisticated chef in mind. From artichokes to arugula, the recipes are cleverly designed to excite even the most experienced food critic. Tips about kitchen equipment and advanced preparation techniques are included.

The Coach Approach-This inspiring book is a motivational tool and cookbook all in one. It not only provides convenient meal ideas, it includes thought-provoking quizzes and ideas to address behavior issues associated with eating habits. The pages are filled with suggestions and tips written in a clear, understandable language.

Where To Find Them

Weight Watchers cookbooks can be found at your local Weight Watchers meeting places during operating hours. Weight Watchers online (http://www.weightwatchers.com) and other online sources, including Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com) also offer several cookbook titles. You can check the diet and health section of your local bookstore and library for the cookbooks as well.