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- "Sophia's Recommended Recipes," 1971 - Jean Nidetch, a 40-year-old homemaker who struggled with dieting, founded Weight Watchers in 1963. The program she devised brought dieters together to share stories of their weight loss struggles and highlight successful eating strategies. Weight Watchers recipe booklets offered program friendly recipes utilizing branded products. This regional booklet offers recommended recipes from area director Sophia Branoff.
- 1971
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"Sophia's Recommended Recipes," 1971
Jean Nidetch, a 40-year-old homemaker who struggled with dieting, founded Weight Watchers in 1963. The program she devised brought dieters together to share stories of their weight loss struggles and highlight successful eating strategies. Weight Watchers recipe booklets offered program friendly recipes utilizing branded products. This regional booklet offers recommended recipes from area director Sophia Branoff.
- "Cooking with Sweet 'N Low Granulated Sugar Substitute," 1965 -
- 1965
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"Cooking with Sweet 'N Low Granulated Sugar Substitute," 1965
- "The Skinny Book From the Editors of Better Home and Gardens," 1975 - "The Skinny Book," published by Better Homes and Gardens and sponsored by diet soda brands TAB and Fresca, promoted a low-calorie method of dieting. With recipe titles like "Islander Bikini Turkey," "Skinny Dip," and "Lanky Vegetable Cube Steaks," it reflected the prevailing attitude that skinniness was desirable, and equaled healthiness.
- 1975
- Collections - Artifact
"The Skinny Book From the Editors of Better Home and Gardens," 1975
"The Skinny Book," published by Better Homes and Gardens and sponsored by diet soda brands TAB and Fresca, promoted a low-calorie method of dieting. With recipe titles like "Islander Bikini Turkey," "Skinny Dip," and "Lanky Vegetable Cube Steaks," it reflected the prevailing attitude that skinniness was desirable, and equaled healthiness.