American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet [Paperback]

American Heart Association (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 11, 2007

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 Soup

Meats such as Caribbean Jerk Pork; Sirloin with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce

Seafood such as Cajun Snapper; Halibut with Cilantro Pesto

Vegetarian Entrées such as Fettuccine Alfredo; Cheese-Topped Stuffed
Eggplant

Salads such as Balsamic-Marinated Vegetables; Tomato-Artichoke Toss

Poultry such as Tarragon Turkey Medallions; Cumin-Lime Chicken

Breads and Breakfast Dishes such as Rosemary Rye Bread; Oatmeal-Banana Waffles with Strawberry Sauce

Desserts such as Denver Chocolate Pudding Cake; Lemon Cream with Raspberries and Gingersnap Topping

Side Dishes such as Scalloped Potatoes; Parmesan-Lemon Spinach

The American Heart Association is the nation’s most trusted authority on cardiovascular health. Its bestselling library of books includes:

•American Heart Association No-Fad Diet
•The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition
•American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition
•American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook
•American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook
•American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook
•American Heart Association One-Dish Meals


From the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The American Heart Association has affiliates that serve the entire United States. For more information, please visit americanheart.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721).

The American Heart Association is the nation’s most trusted authority on cardiovascular health. Its bestselling library of books includes:

•American Heart Association No-Fad Diet
•The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition
•American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition
•American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook
•American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook
•American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook
•American Heart Association One-Dish Meals


From the Hardcover edition.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Tarragon Turkey Medallions
A Recipe from American Heart Association Low Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition
Preparation of this entrée is very fast paced, so have your side dishes ready before you begin cooking it. Mixed salad greens topped with Cider Vinaigrette and Rice and Vegetable Pilaf make good accompaniments.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1-pound turkey tenderloin, all visible fat discarded
• Vegetable oil spray
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
Serves 4
(3 ounces turkey per serving)
To Prepare:
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
Cut the turkey crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Heat over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook the turkey slices in a single layer for 2 minutes. Turn the turkey and cook for 3 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. Transfer the turkey to a serving plate.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Cook for 15 to 20 seconds, or until the mixture reducesto 2 tablespoons, stirring constantly with a flat spatula.
To serve, drizzle the sauce over the turkey.
Variation:
Tarragon Pork Medallions
Substitute a 1-pound pork tenderloin for the turkey; cook as directed above.
Nutrition Information:
Turkey Medallions
(per serving)
Calories 149
Total Fat 3.5 g
-Saturated 0.5 g
-Polyunsaturated 0.5 g
-Monounsaturated 2 g
Cholesterol 77 mg
Sodium 196 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
-Fiber 0 g
-Sugars 0 g
Protein 27 g
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 265 mg

Dietary Exchanges:
3 very lean meat
Pork Medallions
(per serving)
Calories 155
Total Fat 6 g
-Saturated 1.5 g
-Polyunsaturated 0.5 g
-Monounsaturated 3 g
Cholesterol 63 mg
Sodium 191 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
-Fiber 0 g
-Sugars 0 g
Protein 23 g
Calcium 9 mg
Potassium 366 mg

Dietary Exchanges:
3 lean meat


From the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 3rd edition (September 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400097622
• ISBN-13: 978-1400097623
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

118 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lowering Sodium Without Lowering Taste!, May 27, 2006

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L Smith "acozylover" (Macomb, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet (AHA, American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook) (Hardcover)

Most Americans could benefit from lowering the sodium in their diets. Canned foods, processed foods, and fast food all contribute to the high fat, high salt diets that many of us eat. When faced with getting older or health issues, many people turn to their doctors for help with this American epidemic. But why not start now? If you have high blood pressure, are obese, or are just looking to improve your diet, this cookbook is a must for you!

Filled with tons of great recipes (and an additional 50 from the last addition), this book includes categories such as Appetizers & Snacks, Seafood, Meats, Soups, Vegetarian Entrees, and even Desserts. All of the recipes include complete nutrient information and include calories, fat (including saturated, polyunsaturated, and monosaturated), cholesterol, sodium, carbs, protein, calcium, potassium, and dietary exchanges. The only things missing from this addition are a spiral binding (to help it lay flat) and full color photos of each recipe.

Some of my family's favorites include: Blackberry & Balsamic Chicken, Grilled Sesame Chicken, Cowboy Steak with Portobello Mushrooms, Slow Cooker Beef and Red Beans, Baked Pork Chops with Apple Dressing, Braised Lentil and Vegetable Medley, Strawberry Orange Sauce, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Flan Caramel, Potato Skin Nachos, and Vegetable Beef Soup.

Enjoy!

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Takes time getting accustomed to!, January 14, 2007

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This review is from: American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet (AHA, American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook) (Hardcover)

I have tried a few of the recipes and enjoyed them. My hubby wasn't too thrilled.

I am voluntarily trying to reduce my sodium intake as my blood pressure has steadily crept up over the last few years, as has my weight! It isn't easy for me because I like salty foods but this cookbook has helped and will continue to help.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasty quick meals, May 11, 2008

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Teach95 "peakn95" - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet (Paperback)

I bought this book because I wanted to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating. I noticed in some of the other cookbooks I was using the amount of sodium I was taking in was quite high. I almost didn't purchase it because it didn't have any pictures, and I am glad I changed my mind. The recipes I have tried so far have been easy and very tasty. My daughters(6 & 8) ate up the Crustless Garden Quiche, Zesty Oven-Fried Potatoes, Poached Salmon, and Thyme Fish Steaks. All were very quick to make on a weeknight. Also very delicous is the chocolate chip banana bread which we have made together twice. It did not take long to make and they did most of the work the second time.

The appendix also has helpful advice on shopping, cooking , and making substitutions. I look forward to making more recipes fromt this book.