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Books : Health, Mind & Body : Diets & Weight Loss : Special Conditions : Low Cholesterol
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This is the user-friendly guide to the DASH diet. Proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication, it was developed in research sponsored by US National Institutes of Health, entitled, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). Each new research study continues to prove the benefits of the DASH Diet. The DASH diet is recommended by the U.S. treatment guidelines for hypertension. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocate this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. It is an eating plan that is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, is low in sodium, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. The DASH diet helps lower cholesterol and supports healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people.
However, many people have found it difficult to follow the DASH diet. This is the user-friendly book, designed to make it easy to DASH. It was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. Learn how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. Accommodate DASH even when eating on-the-run. Add more vegetables into your diet, even if you think you hate vegetables. Learn how to manage salt intake. Makeover your kitchen to simplify following DASH. Lose weight with the DASH d
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Approximately 80 million Americans suffer from one or more forms of cardiovascular disease, the country’s number one killer. A healthy diet is critical in preventing and managing this epidemic. This volume, updated to include new low-fat, low-cholesterol recipes, is a complete cookbook and dietary guide for anyone concerned with improving their health. Specifically targeted to those on special diets for reducing risk of heart attack, stroke, and obesity. And each recipe includes per-serving dietary contentfor easy daily control of calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Recipes are low in sodium and include seasoning suggestions for adding flavor to salt-free foods. With informational charts on fish and poultry, menu ideas, and many other helpful hints.
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Delight you tastebuds while protecting your health-with this unique collection of spectacular 'alternative' recipes from a noted pioneer in low-risk, high-quality cooking. Formerly director of the Pritikin Longevity Center Cooking School, Roth brings expertise and imagination to more than 300 recipes, cost saving as well as delicious.
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The Carbohydrate Counting Cookbook A cookbook you can count on. This innovative cookbook makes it easy to use the carbohydrate counting meal planning method and enjoy greater freedom in your food choices. Each delicious recipe includes the number of carbohydrate choices and grams of carbohydrate per serving, taking the guesswork out of portion sizes and carbohydrate amounts. You'll also find sample menus that help you keep your carbohydrate intake consistent from day to day. The whole family will love the recipes for beverages, appetizers, breads, salads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Savory selections include:
* Pumpkin Spice Muffins
* Italian Artichoke Dip
* Western Style Chicken Pizza
* Dijon Basted Pork Tenderloin
* Brown Sugar Butternut Squash
* Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
This book is specially bound to stay flat while using.
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This new twist on old-fashioned, favorite family style recipes takes into account the current emphasis on low-fat, no-cholesterol and vegetarian cooking. "Finally, a really great no-meat barbecue book. Healthy and fun. An unbeatable combination."--Lindsay Wagner and Ariane Spade, co-authors of The High Road to Health. National author media.
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Are you troubled by scary headlines linking high cholesterol levels with heart disease? Wary of cholesterol-lowering drugs that trigger worrisome side effects? Cholesterol Cures offers hundreds of natural ways to keep your cholesterol in check-- without drugs!
Since this book was first released, scientists have discovered that some foods once considered off-limits actually help boost "good" cholesterol and lower "bad" cholesterol.
In this revised and updated edition, you'll learn the heart-healthy benefits of:
Chocolate * Guacamole * Applie Pie * Olives * Peanut Butter * Orange Juice * Real salad dressings * Fish * Wine ... and more
Get the real scoop on:
* Cholesterol-lowering eggs, salad dressings, margarines, and snack bars
* New anti-cholesterol supplements and herbs (such as niacin and red yeast rice extract)
* The fat and cholesterol content of 500 everyday foods
You'll discover how:
* Chili peppers lower triglycerides, a type of blood fat related to cholesterol
* Chicory, a coffee substitute, clobbers cholesterol
* Red meat can be part of a low-fat, low choesterol diet
* Yoga can help cut high cholesterol
Includes a menu plan and recipes for lowering your cholesterol 30 points in 30 days
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Filled with over 500 delicious recipes - including many gourmet delights you may have thought were off-limits - this is the cookbook that has already helped millions of Americans enjoy the pleasures of good eating while they maintain their good health. Designed for anyone looking for economical, low-calorie, low-fat meals, here is a comprehensive guide to help you buy, prepare and serve the proper foods to maintain your ideal weight and reduce the risks of heart disease. This updated fourth edition includes: New emphasis on feeding youngsters; The most up-to-date research findings; Greater emphasis on weight control and sodium modification; A completely revised eating out section; Expanded information on microwave cookery; A completely up-to-date Fat/Cholesterol Chart.
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Protect your heart health!
At-a-glance information on trans fats, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, cholesterol in over 1500 brand name and common foods.
Avoid "killer" fats!
Which of these high-fat foods should you avoid: Nuts? Avocados? Steak? Margarine? Potato chips? You probably know about the health risks of consuming saturated fat and high-cholesterol foods. But did you know the real killer is trans fats-- a common fat in packaged foods and baked goods?
This handy counter identifies all types of fats in the foods you eat-- including trans fats. And health writer Sheila Buff clearly explains which are the "bad fats" you need to avoid and which "good fats" are a must for lifelong health. Eating fats wisely is a key to maintaining heart health and reducing your risk of cancer, stroke, and diabetes. This volume puts you in control!
Don't miss:
* Where the killer fats lurk, and how you can avoid them.
* Why margarine isn't healthier than butter-- and why it may be harmful to your heart.
* The role of trans fats in childhood obesity and asthma.
* Beneficial effects of fish oil, olive oil, and flax-seed oil!
* Why a low-fat diet is not the best diet.
* The Mediterranean diet...a way to live longer and healthier!
* Snack foods-- high in trans fats, low in nutrition.
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This informative guide that explains the "good fats" and "bad fats" helps readers maintain a balance between the two. The author presents information on how to prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of cancer, lower cholesterol, and promote weight loss. Also includes recipes on how to prepare "good fat" foods, from fried chicken to French fries.
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A twentieth anniversary edition features over six hundred healthy and tempting recipes, a nutritional analysis for each, quick dishes for busy schedules, shopping guidelines, tips on dining out, and cardiovascular information. Reissue.
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Heart Healthy recipes from the American Heart Association.
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