Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #502780 in Books
• Published on: 1994-05-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.17" h x 6.18" w x 9.33" l, 1.33 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

From Publishers Weekly
People who must lower their fat content for health reasons have to approach food, eating and exercise in a new way; yet coming up with interesting low-fat meals can be a challenge. The Katahns ( The T-Factor Diet ) here compile recipes to cover virtually any eating situation. In each of the recipes, the total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, calorie, sodium and fiber content are cited, so that no matter what your dietary concerns, you can tailor a meal to fit them. Also included are chapters on meatless meals and tofu. The Katahns acknowledge that most people don't have the time for lengthy preparation, which is why they have tried to keep the recipes simple. The recipes are well written and easy to follow, even for the inexperienced. The authors have also tried to show mercy by providing some low-fat recipes for such things as Kahlua chocolate cheesecake and triple cheese manicotti. But most recipes emphasize vegetables, fruit, complex carbohydrates and seasonings in place of fatty foods. Commercially available low-fat dairy products and egg substitutes are also used. For those who must change their dietary habits, this is a very good place to start learning how. Advice on organizing and stocking the kitchen is provided, along with information on the role of exercise in weight loss. Illustrations not seen by PW. 60,000 first printing; author tour.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
The Katahns are the authors of The Rotation Diet Cookbook (Norton, 1987); Martin is also author of The T-Factor Diet (Norton, 1989) and other best-selling diet books. This newest endeavor includes dozens of low-fat recipes, along with readable information on nutrition and exercise; the authors' approach is realistic rather than extreme, their tone comfortable and wellmeaning. The recipes, on the whole, are generally familiar ones, dishes readily available in other low-fat cookbooks. However, the Katahn name guarantees popularity; for most diet/health collections.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
The Katahns' latest book is addessed to mainstream Americans who, for whatever reason, can't, won't, or don't cook or eat the right kinds of foods. Everything is streamlined and simply presented; better yet, both preparation and cooking times (most dishes are quick to fix) are indicated. Skip the introductory lectures about nutrition and go straight to the 320 recipes; among the familiar comfort foods, now lower in fat, are salmon mousse, minestrone, fajitas, veal Florentine, oven-fried chicken, spinach lasagna, Italian whole-wheat bread, turkey melt, and chocolate chip cookies. Barbara Jacobs