American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol [Paperback]

American Heart Association (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2005

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

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About the Author

The American Heart Association is the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living and diet. Its bestselling library of cookbooks includes The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition; American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook; American Heart Association One-Dish Meals; and American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook. The American Heart Association has affiliates that serve the entire United States. For more information, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) or visit americanheart.org.

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You probably know that a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol is good for your body, but do you know how delicious it can be? Let the third edition of the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook show you how to make heart-healthy foods a part of your lifestyle. With tantalizing choices such as Crab Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Zesty Potato Skins, Chicken and Spinach Enchilada Soup, Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce, and Chocolate Custard Cake with Raspberries, preparing healthful meals full of flavor and style is a snap.

This book is more than just tasty recipes. The American Heart Association, a long-trusted authority on heart health, provides information on how cholesterol affects the body, how diet and exercise affect your cholesterol levels, and how “good” and “bad” cholesterol are different. You’ll also learn how to plan meals and dine out healthfully. With this book in hand, you can take charge of your cholesterol and love every bite along the way.

Try this recipe for Spinach, Chick-pea, and Olive Pasta to see just how easy it is to eat well and take care of your heart.


Spinach, Chick-pea, and Olive Pasta

This one-dish meal is an eye-pleasing and satisfying combination of texture and flavor. It’s also a great way to enjoy the many benefits of iron- and calcium-rich spinach.

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 ounces dried radiatore or rotini pasta

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach (about 2 ounces)

15 ounce can no-salt-added chick-peas, rinsed if desired and drained

1 cup coarsely chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained (about 6 ½ ounces)

12 Kalamata olives, drained and chopped

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled

2 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup)


To Prepare

Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain in a colander and run under cold water until completely cooled. Drain well.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta. Add the pasta to the spinach mixture, tossing gently yet thoroughly to coat. Add the feta and toss gently.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 3 edition (September 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400098297
• ISBN-13: 978-1400098293
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Low Cholesterol
  • #39 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diets & Weight Loss > American Heart Association

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the normal quality recipes from AHA, May 17, 2007

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This review is from: American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol (Hardcover)

I purchased this book because we have cholesterol issues in the family, and so far, I've made 3 or 4 recipes involving beef. They've been very dry and not visually appealing (with kids, this is important!:)) I've found most of the entrees have been time consuming to prepare as well, lots of ingredients. Truthfully, the only thing I'm enjoying from the book is the information in the beginning about cholesterol and how it affects your health- lots of great informative points on this but the recipes are just not very tasty. I also own American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes, which is much better.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've tried..., March 28, 2006

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Molly M (Chico, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol (Hardcover)

I have several low-fat, health-conscious cookbooks and this one is the best. Of course, like anything else, there are some recipes that don't quite hit the mark, but overall, I have been overwhelmingly pleased. The recipes are exremely easy to follow and call for ingedients that are generally in my cupboards and fridge anyway. The meals made with this book don't taste as though they're "diet" food - the American Heart Association has come up with a collection of recipes that incorparates fresh produce, spices, logical substitutes (tofu for riccota, for example)to ensure deliciously rich results almost every time. I've been so impressed by this book that I've ordered one for each of my sisters too!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great meals. Easy to cook Bring Cholesterol back to normal., October 23, 2006

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t0m0ma5 - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol (Paperback)

This book not only has great recipes, but it also provides some good information on how to help bring your Cholesterol levels back to normal. I bought this because my levels were way off. My doctor requested a diet change and regular exercise or medication. I am not a fan of medication or their side effects so I decided to go the route of a diet. I picked this up based on the reviews, and I have not been disappointed.

The only con I have to say about this book are the serving sizes. In some instances, the meals seem better suited for appetizers. However, by adding more vegetables and fiber, you will find it will fill you up.

I lost 17 lbs in 2 weeks and my Cholesterol is exactly where it needs to be. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for healthy alternatives to everyday food.