The American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook: Second Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

American Heart Association (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 2003

Dedicated to healthy eating, the American Heart Association has always provided readers with delicious ways to reduce their sodium intake– without sacrificing taste. Now it offers a completely revised and updated edition of the must-have cookbook for anyone trying to decrease the salt in his or her diet. Encompassing everything from appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts, this is a wonderful collection of more two hundred may start with Hot and Smoky Chipolte-Garlic Dip, move on to Grilled Pork Medallions with Apple Cider Sauce or maybe the Cajun Snapper, and finish with a decadent-tasting Denver Chocolate Pudding Cake.

Each of the mouth-watering dishes, including fifty brand-new ones, includes a nutrient analysis. The book also provides the latest dietary information and tips on substituting ingredients, avoiding hidden sodium, and dining out while sticking to your low-sodium plan. It shows you how to accomplish your goals–and proves how stylish and flavorful eating heart-healthy can be!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Those in the know have been counting on American Heart Association books for years; the wide variety of recipes gets the whole family on track for heart-smart eating.”
–Good Housekeeping

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Dedicated to healthy eating, the American Heart Association has always provided readers with delicious ways to reduce their sodium intake? without sacrificing taste. Now it offers a completely revised and updated edition of the must-have cookbook for anyone trying to decrease the salt in his or her diet. Encompassing everything from appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts, this is a wonderful collection of more two hundred may start with Hot and Smoky Chipolte-Garlic Dip, move on to Grilled Pork Medallions with Apple Cider Sauce or maybe the Cajun Snapper, and finish with a decadent-tasting Denver Chocolate Pudding Cake.

Each of the mouth-watering dishes, including fifty brand-new ones, includes a nutrient analysis. The book also provides the latest dietary information and tips on substituting ingredients, avoiding hidden sodium, and dining out while sticking to your low-sodium plan. It shows you how to accomplish your goals?and proves how stylish and flavorful eating heart-healthy can be!

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 2 edition (November 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345461835
• ISBN-13: 978-0345461834
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #427,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Low Fat
  • #7 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Diets & Weight Loss > Diets > Low Fat
  • #32 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Low Salt

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!, July 18, 2008

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C. Stull (Westminster, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook: Second Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

My mom was told she needed to reduce her salt for cardiac reasons so I got this book from the local library and loved it so much I decided to buy it. You don't even miss the salt with these recipes.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE HELP ME COOK LOW SODIUM, June 7, 2009

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Bonnie Graham (SPRINGFIELD,MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook: Second Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

WHEN I WAS TOLD I HAD TO COOK LOW SODIUM I WAS AT A LOSS. SO TO THE LIBREAY I WENT AND FOUND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION LOW SALT COOKBOOK SECOND EDITION. I MARKED ALL THE RECIPES AND REALIZED I NEEDED MY OWN BOOK . THE BOOK STORE TOLD ME 19.95 SO I WENT TO AMAZON.COM AND NOT ONLY DID I GET THE SECOND EDITION I ALSO GOT THE THIRD EDITION FOR ONLY 20.68 THAT WAS SHIPPING AND HANDLEING ONE WAS NEW AND THE OTHER SLIGHTLY USED. THEY WERE BOTH IN GREAT SHAPE AND I WAS SO PLEASED THAT I HAVE BEEN TELLING EVERYONE.AND I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO ORDER AGAIN IN FACT WHEN MY NUTRISHIONEST SUGGESTED A BOOK "WHAT TO EAT WHEN EATING OUT" I DIDN'T EVEN CALL THE BOOKSTORE I JUST GOT ON THE WEB PAGE AND ORDERED AND ONCE AGAIN I WAS SO HAPPY WITH SERVICE AND PRICE AND NOW I HAVE ANOTHER ONE TO ORDER. TO ANYONE THAT NEEDS A BOOK CHECK OUT AMAZON.COM