- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (7 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743248430
- ISBN-13: 978-0743248433
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 21 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 94,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Weight Watchers is the name that everyone associates with weight loss. For the past 35 years the organisation has helped millions of people in the UK lose weight. This series of bright, modern cookbooks allows dieters to eat the food they love, but in healthy, low-fat versions. The Pure Points Cookbook brings you 300 Weight Watchers recipes based on the Pure Points programme which promotes a balanced approach to eating. Dieters are encouraged to use fresh, healthy ingredients, helping them feel good and look good. At the same time no food is banned, because no one likes to be deprived of their favourite treat. Eleven chapters include: soups; starters and light meals; salads; fish; chicken and turkey; lamb, beef, pork and bacon; pasta, rice and beans; vegetarian; hot puddings; cold puddings; cakes and bakes.
About the Author
Sue Ashworth is the author of several cookbooks and is currently the cookery editor for Weight Watchers magazine.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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I have an extensive collection of cookbooks, particularly from TV chefs I enjoy watching, but generally find only a few recipes in each book that I actually want to try, and few of those that I want to try a second time. I bought this book in an effort to lose some weight, and am amazed to find it's actually one of the two best cookbooks I've ever used (the other being Ainsley Harriott's Low Fat Meals in Minutes, bought at almost the same time).
There are recipes on most pages that really tickle my taste buds, they're all healthy and very quick and easy to cook. I'm not exaggerating - I'm a fussy eater and a rubbish cook! I've always been distinctly dubious about low-fat foods, but I set my husband and I a challenge to eat only low-fat meals for three weeks. We're now on week four and loving every moment, because we're eating nicer and easier meals than we ever have before! My toddler loves them too (we cook without salt for her sake), though of course her meals are supplemented with full-fat milk and yoghurts.
My only word of criticism would be that the portions are sometimes unrealistic - they seem to aim for the same number of points/calories whether carbohydrates like rice or pasta are included or not. This means that while a meal that doesn't include the carbohydates in the recipe (ie the goulash we had tonight, served with plain rice on the side) is probably about right portion-wise, a 'four-person' recipe for a mix of meat and pasta (or whatever) is about right for two adults and one toddler.
Highly recommended!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've had this book for quite a while now, and this along with some other weight watchers books are invaluable. The meals are simple to cook, and do not require elaborate ingredients. Both myself and husband love them. Its rare we find a meal we do not like.
The only critisim is their idea of portions sizes, but with time you quickly become use to working out how much you need to make.
The only critisim is their idea of portions sizes, but with time you quickly become use to working out how much you need to make.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have an extensive collection of cookbooks, particularly from TV chefs I enjoy watching, but generally find only a few recipes in each book that I actually want to try, and few of those that I want to try a second time. I bought this book in an effort to lose some weight, and am amazed to find it's actually one of the two best cookbooks I've ever used (the other being Ainsley Harriott's Low Fat Meals in Minutes, bought at almost the same time).
There are recipes on most pages that really tickle my taste buds, they're all healthy and very quick and easy to cook. I'm not exaggerating - I'm a fussy eater and a rubbish cook! I've always been distinctly dubious about low-fat foods, but I set my husband and I a challenge to eat only low-fat meals for three weeks. We're now on week four and loving every moment, because we're eating nicer and easier meals than we ever have before! My toddler loves them too (we cook without salt for her sake), though of course her meals are supplemented with full-fat milk and yoghurts and she only has one low-fat meal a day.
My only word of criticism would be that the portions are sometimes unrealistic - they seem to aim for the same number of points/calories whether carbohydrates like rice or pasta are included or not. This means that while a meal that doesn't include the carbohydates in the recipe (ie the goulash we had tonight, served with plain rice on the side) is probably about right portion-wise, a 'four-person' recipe for a mix of meat and pasta (or whatever) is about right for two adults and one toddler.
Highly recommended!
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disappionted
I have recently joined weight watchers and bought the book to save me working out the points of each meal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jadetassi10
The Pure Points Cookbook
The book arrived on time and in pretty good condition. The recipes are really tasty, it makes dieting worth while.
Published 10 months ago by fek46
Great Cookbook
This is a great book, packed with delicious, easy to follow, low fat recipes. It also includes menu plans so you can combine dishes and work out the points values. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. N. Millican
The pure points cookbook
Having seen a copy belonging to a friend, I decided to buy one for myself. Ingredients are found in most home store cupboards. I don't need to use a tin of this or a tin of that. Read more
Published 14 months ago by sirikwa
Weight Watchers book
This is an amazing book, it was in very good condition, arrived promptly and am 100% satisfied, I would recommend it to anyone, the contents are endless and really inspiring. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. Margaret Burton
Fast delivery and good condition
I was impressed with the fast delivery and the good condition in which this book reached me. The recipes look very tempting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Laura
A real cook book for real people
I am very pleased with this purchase. I am not on any type of diet as such, but I am looking to change my eating habits after becoming too reliant on takeaways. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Haystacks78
The Pure Points Cookbook
This a good cook book with really tasty and satisfying recipes - it was recommended to me by a friend. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. Jean Wilson
Weight watchers The Pure Points Book
Excellent book with lots of different kinds of recipes and suggestions and all pointed for convenience. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2010 by S. Dean
Cookery made easy!
Great book - mine is well-thumbed and splattered: a tribute to how many recipes I use. It is not only for weight-watchers - but for anyone who wants tasty, healthy food. Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by Hilary Thomas
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