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Eat Drink and Weigh Less is a weight loss book designed to help dieters learn more about beneficial food replacements and healthy choices. Authors Mollie Katzen and Dr. Walter Willett help teach dieters how to make positive choices to promote an overall healthier lifestyle.

Background on Authors

Both Katzen and Willett have extensive backgrounds in health and medical expertise:

• Mollie Katzen:
  • Katzen is a New York Times best-selling author
  • She has sold a variety of top selling cookbooks
  • She is a member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition roundtable
• Dr. Walter Willett:
  • Willet is a noted researcher in nutrition
  • He is a professor of nutrition and medicine at the University of Harvard

How Does Eat, Drink and Weigh Less Work?

This diet program is designed to provide dieters with practical information that can be easily incorporated into daily lifestyles. The book guides dieters with tips and resources, while focusing on 9 specific “turning points,” which include:

• Incorporation of fruits and vegetables into one’s diet
• Incorporation of good fats
• Increasing healthy carbohydrates
• Choosing healthier proteins
• Increasing water and hydration
• Moderate alcohol intake
• Consume a daily multi-vitamin
• Increase physical activity
• Remain a mindful eater throughout the day

In addition to the 9 turning points, Eat Drink and Weigh Less also teaches dieters about gradual shifts towards healthier and better choices, while encouraging dieters to avoid any shocking or sudden changes.

What Can I Eat?

Dieters will be taught to choose healthy foods by utilizing the program’s food pyramid guide. The guide is broken into three specific sections:

• Foods for daily consumption
• Foods to eat less frequently and sparingly
• Optional alcohol and dark chocolate information

Generally, dieters eating on the Eat More Weigh Less program will increase their consumption of natural and healthy foods, such as:

• Whole grains
• Lean proteins and tofu
• Nuts
• Plant oils, such as olive oil
• Fruits and vegetables

Pros of Eat Drink and Weigh Less

• The diet promotes an overall lifestyle change
• The diet discourages drastic and short term changes
• Dieters are provided with over 100 recipes
• The program is based on expert information and scientific research
• The authors are widely respected experts
• The diet allows consumers to eat a variety of foods
• The diet is considered to be easy to follow and affordable
• The diet does not exclude any foods

Cons of Eat Drink and Weigh Less

• Some consumers report that the food pyramid and recipes are difficult to follow
• Some consumers report that there is a lack of information on exercises and fitness information
• There are fewer food options for vegetarians, although some non-meat and non-dairy options are explained and reviewed

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