Low-Fat Good Food Cookbook

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. (May)