American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter Brand: Brand: Clarkson Potter

This revised and expanded third edition of the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook is an indispensable resource for sodium-watchers.The statistics are in—65 million Americans have high blood pressure, and nearly 5 million suffer from congestive heart failure. Whether you have these health problems now or want to avoid having them in the future, keeping your sodium intake low is one of the best ways to help your heart.The human body requires sodium to function properly, but if you are like most other Americans, you consume about ten times more than you need. If that’s because you think low-sodium food means low flavor, think again! The American Heart Association shows here that a low-salt diet is not only good for you but delicious, too.Encompassing everything from appetizers and soups to entrées and desserts, the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition, is a wonderful collection of more than 200 scrumptious low-sodium recipes—50 of them brand-new to this edition. Whether you’re in the mood for a beloved classic dish or an up-to-the-minute future favorite, you’ll find just the thing to please your palate—and you’ll learn that shaking the salt habit is easier than ever before. The American Heart Association knows that food is one of life’s great pleasures and that no one should have to sacrifice tasty meals for a healthful lifestyle. This new edition of one of its classic cookbooks is the perfect guide to making flavorful, satisfying low-sodium food. With the latest dietary information and tips on substituting ingredients, avoiding hidden sodium, and dining out, the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition, will help you follow a low-sodium diet—and thoroughly enjoy it.More than 200 low-sodium recipes, including:Appetizers such as Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip; Spinach-Artichoke Hummus Soups such as Onion Soup with Cheesy Pita Crisps; Corn and Green Chile ...

Manufacturer: Harmony

Convenience and eating healthfully can go hand in hand, and with the American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook, 2nd Edition, you can spend less time in the kitchen and still achieve great results at the table.      This revised and expanded edition of the classic cookbook includes more than 200 speedy dishes, of which 60 are brand new. Prep and cooking times are provided for all recipes, so you’ll know how much time you’ll need in the kitchen. And rest assured, no dish takes longer than 20 minutes to prepare, and many recipes can be made in 30 minutes from start to finish.       In fewer than 10 minutes, you can start your day with Confetti Scrambler or Mandarin Breakfast Parfaits. No one will guess you whipped up dinner in 20 minutes when you serve Chicken with Tarragon Oil, Baked Tilapia with Pineapple Reduction, or Beef Tenderloin on Herbed White Beans. When meals are this simple and good for you, even appetizers, snacks, sides, and desserts can be on the docket. You’ll find recipes for Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, Edamame Salsa, Warm Chicken and Papaya Salad, Citrus Kale with Dried Cranberries, Chocolate-Banana Mini Cupcakes, Grilled Peaches with Almond Liqueur, and much more!       Make the most of your time in the kitchen and in the grocery store with helpful tools such as: · Meal-planning strategies, including a sample dinner plan and a chart template to customize your own meals week-by-week· Guidelines for maximizing nutritious foods and minimizing nutrient-poor foods· Shopping strategies, including lists of health-smart staples· Tips on organizing your kitchen for the greatest efficiency· Quick-cooking techniques and short prep tricksWith this new edition of one of the American Heart Association’s first and most popular cookbooks, you’ll have a resource right at your fingertips for making your own quick and easy meals that will o...

Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association Brand: American Heart Association (COR)/ American Diabete

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you need to eat heart-healthy meals everyone can enjoy. These simple, flavorful, heart-healthy recipes were designed for those looking to improve or maintain their cardiovascular health. Each recipe was designed for two - perfect for adults without children in the house or for people living alone who want to keep leftovers to a minimum. With over 170 recipes, there are plenty of options to keep your heart at its healthiest and your blood glucose under control.

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter

In our hectic era, who has time to spend hours in the kitchen creating tasty, healthful meals? Yet when we try to eat fast, we almost always resort to eating fat (think: fast food). This indispensable cookbook from one of the most trusted names in the health field breaks the fast-fat connection. Nearly every one of its mouthwatering, low-fat, low-cholesterol recipes can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Here is the opportunity for millions of Americans to start living the more healthful lifestyle they know they should.

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter

By now, you’ve heard of (and maybe tried) them all: the low-carb diet, the grapefruit diet, the miracle diet . . . the list goes on and on. Fad diets may promise a quick fix, but few deliver lasting results. If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re still struggling to lose weight and get in shape—without harming your long-term health in the process. It’s time to leave behind the one-size-fits-all approach to dieting. Now, the American Heart Association, the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No-Fad Diet helps you create a personalized plan to lose weight in a healthful way. After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely, and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good.This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes, including Cream of Triple-Mushroom Soup, Tilapia Cham-pignon, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes, and Vanilla Soufflé with Brandy-Plum Sauce. You’ll also find two weeks of sample menus, guidelines for meal planning, useful tips on dining out and food shopping, and sound advice for staying on track to reach your target weight. If you’re fed up with fads and want a diet that can provide a lifetime of effective weight control, No-Fad Diet is the book for you.Tired of losing weight and gaining it back?Sick of fad diets and gimmicks?Frustrated by crazy food restrictions?Try the No-Fad Diet What’s the only effective way to lose weight and keep it off? It’s simple: Calories in must be less than calories out. But since the factors that contribute to this not-so-magic formula are different for everyone, a one-size diet plan does not fit all. The No-Fad Diet includes:•Tips on turning negative thinking into posit...

Manufacturer: Triumph Dining

This Essential Guide is the all inclusive one stop shop to gluten and allergen free baking. Six chapters each dedicated to a specific non-gluten containing flour include 50+ diverse recipes that are packed with the information you need for successful gluten-free baking. From delicious Stove Top English Muffins, Cheesy Skillet biscuits, and Chocolate Babka Bread to Fig Newtons, Graham Crackers and Funnel Cake. Learn how to make these unique and hard to find allergen free recipes. Brittany and Iris will help you: Learn how to successfully bake with each flour Learn how to best substitute each flour Understand the basics of baking without eggs, corn, soy, dairy Learn the ins and outs of all the unrefined sugars and how to exchange them. Also Included are baking tips from some of today's leading gluten-free experts: Elana Amsterdam, Beth Hillson, Ricki Hellar, Amy Green, Linsey Herman, Kelly Brozyna, and Katie Higgins. This complete guide will provide you with all the information and useful tips you need to prepare wonderful baked goods you never thought possible and will gift you with the knowledge to create your own.

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter Brand: Brand: Clarkson Potter

Now, eating more healthfully can also mean bringing more taste, fun, and variety into the foods you eat. For nearly a decade, the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook has helped over 800,000 readers make healthful eating a pleasure as well as a virtue. This new, fully revised edition is a great way to savor the delicious flavor of both old favorites and innovative new recipes.Inside, you'll find a rich menu of delicious, heart-healthy dishes, from breakfast treats, tasty soups and salads, and enticing main dishes to delicious appetizers and decadent desserts. There are plenty of one-dish and quick-to-make options for cooks on the go, as well as a wide assortment of vegetarian entrees and side dishes.Some of the Delicious Recipes Awaiting You:Crab Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceClam and Potato Chowder with Fresh HerbsThai Chicken with Basil and Vegetables-- Spicy Baked Pork ChopsChicken Fajitas-- Salmon and Pasta SaladGrilled Portobello Mushrooms with Couscous and GreensChocolate Custard Cake with Raspberries-- Chocolate CappuccinoGingerbread Pancakes with Apple-Berry ToppingCharming illustrations, lots of cooks tips, and two gorgeous full-color photo sections help bring these mouthwatering recipes to life. As with all the other AHA cookbooks, each recipe includes full nutritional information. In addition, you'll learn how to tell the "good" cholesterol from the "bad," how to shop, and how to prepare foods more sensibly.The American Heart Association has authored a bestselling library of cookbooks and health guides, including the AHA Quick and Easy Cookbook; AHA Around the World Cookbook; AHA Cookbook, Fifth Edition; AHA Kids' Cookbook; AHA Low-Salt Cookbook; AHA Family Guide to Stroke; AHA Guide to Heart Attack Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention; AHA Brand Name Fat and Cholesterol Counter, Second Edition; 6 Weeks to Get Out the Fat; and Fitting in Fitness. If you're interested in being kind to your heart without short-changing your ta...

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter

The nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the third edition of this bestselling cookbook, with updated health information and 50 all-new recipes.Eating well is essential to living well. Choosing nutritious food can be complicated, however, especially in a world of fad diets and conflicting health advice. Now in its latest edition, the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook helps you sort through the confusion. With more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes and accompanying nutritional analyses, this useful cookbook is the perfect tool for creating meals that are sensible, healthful, and absolutely delicious. It also explains how cholesterol affects the body, how “good” and “bad” cholesterol differ, and how you can use the latest science and nutritional information to meet your heart-health goals.• Crab Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce • Stuffed Chile Peppers • Lobster Bisque with Leeks and Shallots • Warm Mushroom Salad • Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce • Spicy Lentil Curry • Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas • Cardamom-Lemon Muffins • Mocha Cheesecake

Manufacturer: Random House Large Print

Eating well is essential to living well. This becomes ever more apparent as scientists continue to unravel the connection between the food we eat and our health. Choosing healthful food can be complicated, however, especially in a world of fad diets and conflicting reports. This third edition of the american heart association low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook helps you sort through the confusion and gives you information you can trust—plus recipes you will love. Taste and variety abound in this collection of good-for-you recipes. From Smoked Salmon Dip with Cucumber and Herbs to Chocolate Custard Cake with Raspberries, the american heart association low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook offers more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes—including 50 exciting new recipes. The accompanying nutritional analyses will help you create meals that are sensible, healthful, and absolutely delicious.This bestselling volume is also an invaluable resource for information on heart health. The completely revised text gives you an updated perspective on how diet and exercise contribute to your well-being. It explains how cholesterol affects the body, offers critical facts about “good” and “bad” cholesterol, provides tips for preparing heart-healthy foods, and much more. Discover how easy it is to avoid excess saturated fat and cholesterol while enjoying mouthwatering foods. With this book in your kitchen, you can take charge of your diet and love every bite along the way.