Book Review

Fat Free and Easy
by Jennifer Raymond
Review by Rebecca Hess

Seasoned vegans and those brand new to the cruelty free life will find Fat Free and Easy extremely informative and easy to follow. This book is written in a very simple, clear, concise fashion that will be appreciated be those of us used to complicated, fancy dishes that take hours to prepare. Ms. Raymond's recipes are designed to help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also delicious and satisfying.

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In her introduction Ms. Raymond writes "Working with beautiful, fresh ingredients, preparing meals which are delicious as well as healthful, can be a real inspiration". Before the recipes begin the reader will receive a lesson in cutting fat intake, the health consequences of a high fat diet, meeting protein needs, and menu planning. She also provides an ingredients glossary and a recipe index.

Her recipes are divided into chapters on breakfast foods, breads & muffins, sandwiches, sauces & spreads, salads & dressings, soups & stews, vegetables, grains & side dishes, main dishes and sweets. The nutritional information is provided at the end of each recipe. I discovered some fabulous meals such as Roasted Vegetables with Pasta and Hearty Chili Mac. Pumpkin Spice Muffins are equally delicious for breakfast or dessert.

I love the simplistic way in which Fat-Free & Easy is formatted. The recipes are typed in a large, clear font and are very easy to follow. There are no photographs, but the recipes and ingredients speak for themselves. This book is full of delicious, nutritious recipes that all will enjoy. The benefits of eating a plant-based, low fat diet are clear. Ms. Raymond helps to make this lifestyle a delicious and satisfying one.

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Rebecca Hess lives in New Jersey with her husband Steve and their crazy cats. She holds a masters degree in theatre and loves being part of vegfamily and getting to try so many great vegan products!

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